Bulky Rigid Plastics Recycling The Borough of Rutherfo
Borough of Rutherford
Sustainable Jersey Application 2014
Name of Action: Bulky Rigid Plastics Recycling
The Borough of Rutherford along with it’s recycling contractor Green Sky, accepts for recycling bulky rigid plastics such as molded lawn chairs, toys, buckets and other bulky non food containers. The collection of these recyclables occurs weekly and can also be dropped off at either the DPW during the week, or the recycling depot on Saturdays. Residents are informed of what can be recycled as part of the annual mailing with trash/recycling and vegetation collection schedules. The information is also on the Borough website, and the recycling coordinator participates in several functions around town answering questions about recycling in the Borough. http://rutherford-nj.com/government/departments/public-works/recycling-information/
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Recycling Information
Through the years as the recycling program develops, we try to inform our residents of what we are recycling and how to dispose of the material. The following information and guidelines will help you and the Borough in your recycling efforts. What to do with trash, recyclables & hazardous waste. Garbage / Trash is any non-recyclable waste material generated from the kitchen. Containers shall not exceed 32 gallons in capacity or 50lbs in weight. Mixed Paper – (ALL RECYCLABLE) Residents will include all clean paper, boxes, corrugated cardboard, newspapers, magazines, phone books and only clean PIZZA boxes (no oily residue) in a secure curb side container or string tie in bundles no higher than 12 inches, and or place in secure containers. Remember on WINDY DAYS TO SECURE ALL THE RECYCLABLES from blowing all over the street! Tires – Contact your local tire dealership or auto service provider. Stumps/Logs (NO DIRT), Concrete/Brick/Stone – Pre-scheduled collection, call the DPW for appointment @ 201 460-3000 x 4000< Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) www.bcua.org – check for disposal schedule and all proper disposal procedures. Or call 201 807-5825. Items such as: Paints, Antifreeze, Motor Oil & Filters, Pesticides, Fluorescent lights, Mercury switches, Drain cleaners, Bug sprays, and Batteries. All types, Propane Cylinders, Varnishes, Glues and Gasoline. Please check the web site… Heavy Trash – All non-food items / bulk waste are all a scheduled pickup. Call the DPW at 201 460-3000 x4000 http://rutherford-nj.com/government/departments/public-works/recycling-information/
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E-Waste – Curbside scheduled pick-up on Thursday’s. Items collected are Computers, TV/VCR, Laptops, Printers, Speakers, DVD, Cell Phones, Keyboards, Monitors, Printers, & Speakers. Call the DPW to schedule a pickup at 201 460-3000 x4000. Or you may drop them off at the BCUA in Moonachie, 5 days a week! Check the web site for information (www.bcua.org) or call 201 807-5825 Christmas Trees – Place curbside the month of Jan on your Vegetation Day. (DO NOT PLACE IN PLASTIC BAGS) Vegetative Waste – The bi-weekly collections will include grass, yard waste and brush. Brush must be bundled in 4 foot lengths and all loose material must be placed in open containers or biodegradable paper bags. (DO NOT PLACE IN PLASTIC BAGS). Leaves & Yard Debris – – BIODEGRADABLE Paper Bags or place in containers to be picked up bi-weekly on your vegetation day. Remember…Saturday drop-off at the DPW garage between 9AM – 1PM. Items that maybe dropped-off are vegetative waste, comingle / recyclables, and all paper / cardboard products. DPW OFFICE NUMBER IS 201 460-3000 x4000, GIVE US A CALL, our office hours are 7:AM to 3:PM, Monday thru Friday. SOURCE REDUCTION – Residents can contribute directly to the reduction of solid waste by using the “Cut It and Leave It” approach to grass and purchasing items in bulk quantities that do not use excessive packaging material. Back to the Department of Public Works
Copyright © 2014 The Borough of Rutherford, New Jersey. All Rights Reserved
http://rutherford-nj.com/government/departments/public-works/recycling-information/
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Sustainable Jersey Application 2014
Name of Action: Bulky Rigid Plastics Recycling
The Borough of Rutherford along with it’s recycling contractor Green Sky, accepts for recycling bulky rigid plastics such as molded lawn chairs, toys, buckets and other bulky non food containers. The collection of these recyclables occurs weekly and can also be dropped off at either the DPW during the week, or the recycling depot on Saturdays. Residents are informed of what can be recycled as part of the annual mailing with trash/recycling and vegetation collection schedules. The information is also on the Borough website, and the recycling coordinator participates in several functions around town answering questions about recycling in the Borough. http://rutherford-nj.com/government/departments/public-works/recycling-information/
5/31/2014
The Borough of Rutherford, New JerseyRecycling Information | The Borough of Rutherford, New Jersey
Home Committees » Departments » Government » News and Events » Residents » Contact
Recycling Information
Through the years as the recycling program develops, we try to inform our residents of what we are recycling and how to dispose of the material. The following information and guidelines will help you and the Borough in your recycling efforts. What to do with trash, recyclables & hazardous waste. Garbage / Trash is any non-recyclable waste material generated from the kitchen. Containers shall not exceed 32 gallons in capacity or 50lbs in weight. Mixed Paper – (ALL RECYCLABLE) Residents will include all clean paper, boxes, corrugated cardboard, newspapers, magazines, phone books and only clean PIZZA boxes (no oily residue) in a secure curb side container or string tie in bundles no higher than 12 inches, and or place in secure containers. Remember on WINDY DAYS TO SECURE ALL THE RECYCLABLES from blowing all over the street! Tires – Contact your local tire dealership or auto service provider. Stumps/Logs (NO DIRT), Concrete/Brick/Stone – Pre-scheduled collection, call the DPW for appointment @ 201 460-3000 x 4000< Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) www.bcua.org – check for disposal schedule and all proper disposal procedures. Or call 201 807-5825. Items such as: Paints, Antifreeze, Motor Oil & Filters, Pesticides, Fluorescent lights, Mercury switches, Drain cleaners, Bug sprays, and Batteries. All types, Propane Cylinders, Varnishes, Glues and Gasoline. Please check the web site… Heavy Trash – All non-food items / bulk waste are all a scheduled pickup. Call the DPW at 201 460-3000 x4000 http://rutherford-nj.com/government/departments/public-works/recycling-information/
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The Borough of Rutherford, New JerseyRecycling Information | The Borough of Rutherford, New Jersey
E-Waste – Curbside scheduled pick-up on Thursday’s. Items collected are Computers, TV/VCR, Laptops, Printers, Speakers, DVD, Cell Phones, Keyboards, Monitors, Printers, & Speakers. Call the DPW to schedule a pickup at 201 460-3000 x4000. Or you may drop them off at the BCUA in Moonachie, 5 days a week! Check the web site for information (www.bcua.org) or call 201 807-5825 Christmas Trees – Place curbside the month of Jan on your Vegetation Day. (DO NOT PLACE IN PLASTIC BAGS) Vegetative Waste – The bi-weekly collections will include grass, yard waste and brush. Brush must be bundled in 4 foot lengths and all loose material must be placed in open containers or biodegradable paper bags. (DO NOT PLACE IN PLASTIC BAGS). Leaves & Yard Debris – – BIODEGRADABLE Paper Bags or place in containers to be picked up bi-weekly on your vegetation day. Remember…Saturday drop-off at the DPW garage between 9AM – 1PM. Items that maybe dropped-off are vegetative waste, comingle / recyclables, and all paper / cardboard products. DPW OFFICE NUMBER IS 201 460-3000 x4000, GIVE US A CALL, our office hours are 7:AM to 3:PM, Monday thru Friday. SOURCE REDUCTION – Residents can contribute directly to the reduction of solid waste by using the “Cut It and Leave It” approach to grass and purchasing items in bulk quantities that do not use excessive packaging material. Back to the Department of Public Works
Copyright © 2014 The Borough of Rutherford, New Jersey. All Rights Reserved
http://rutherford-nj.com/government/departments/public-works/recycling-information/
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