RECYCLING INFORMATION

Electronics Recycling Event : Fall 2009 is Cancelled, Next Event Spring 2010

Compost Depot Opened on April 4, 2009

Curbside Pick-up Recycling Schedule

We  encourage you to put your recyclables out the night before, but they must be at curbside  BEFORE  6:00 AM  on the collection day itself.


Electronics recycling - May 2009Electronics recycling - May 2009
Electronics Recycling - May 2009

If there are any problems with a collection, call before 10:00 am on the Monday morning following collection day.  973-659-3490..

If it’s snowing,  your recyclables may not be picked up on the scheduled day. Either put them out at curbside on the next collection day, or take them to the Tanglewood Lane Recycling Depot.

If it’s a windy day, put heavier materials on top of  the containers  to prevent lighter materials from blowing away.  

If it's raining, if possible cover the mixed paper containers with a lid. Also put drain holes in the bottom of container.

If your trash and recyclables are collected on the same day, it’s imperative that you label all containers properly to avoid confusion. Decals for trash and recycling containers are available at the public works department and at the municipal building. There is no cost for the decals.

Use a recycling identification decal  if you use lids on  your containers.

Containers must have handlesMaximum weight for any container is 50 lbs.

RememberDifferent  trucks  pick up different items.

Garbage Disposal and Bulk Pick-upCall Chatham Disposal 973-379-1268.


ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS:  go to www.mcmua.com or
call 973-659-3490

TANGLEWOOD LANE RECYCLING DEPOT

Open on Tuesday 8:30-11:30 am and Saturdays  8:00 am -12 noon. 
Questions? Call 973-377-5114 or 973-635-4600.

Newspaper dropped off at the Tanglewood Lane Recycling Depot must be kept separate from the mixed paper.

Condominium/Townhouse residents:   You MUST recycle the materials that are listed below. Contact your association for more details.

Compost Stickers and Information:  These will be available after March 1 at the Municipal Building, Public Works or the Compost site (when open). Proof of residency is required. Questions? Call 973-377- 5114 or 973-635-4600.


How to Prepare Recyclables
for Curbside Collection

PREPARATION OF PAPER FOR CURBSIDE COLLECTION

Put all of the following types of paper together in a
reusable container with a lid and handles.

Newspaper
Newspaper no longer needs to be tied. If you orefer to bundle and tie newspapers, you may still do so; otherwise, put them into a re-usable contained with all of the other paper listed.
Magazines, catalogs, coupons
Non-foil / non-metallic gift wrap and carbonless paper
Junk mail and envelopes
Office Paper
Computer and copy paper, manila folders, No metal clips, No carbon paper
Soft Cover Books
Soft cover workbooks, paperback books, phone books and books with hard covers removed (put the hard covers into the trash)
Chipboard and boxboard
Cereal and pasta boxes, gift boxes, notebook backings, egg cartons, cores from paper towels, No metallic coating of any kind. No beer and soda six/twelve pack cartons. No frozen food packaging. No gable-top milk/juice cartons. No juice boxes.
Brown paper bags (kraft bags)
Corrugated cardboard boxes
Empty and flatten corrugated cardboard boxes and put into container with all other mixed paper. If the cardboard does not fit into a container, flatten, cross-tie and place next to container. Remove all contents such as Styrofoam peanuts, blocks and plastic bags. dospose of these items in the trash.

Bottles and Cans

Aluminum Cans
Be sure to rinse. No foil or pie plates.
Glass bottles and jars
Clear, brown, green glass bottles and jars - NO drinking glasses, mirrors, light bulbs, ceramic, window glass or Pyrex. Remove lids and rinse the bottles and jars. No need to remove the labls.

Plastic bottles coded
Check for #1 & #2 on bottles only. Remove lids and rinse bottles. Bottles have necks or openings that are narrower than their bases. No buckets, toys, plastic bags or lids. No plastic containers other than plastic bottles.

Steel (tin) cans
Rinse, but there's no need to remove lids and labels.
Paint and aerosol cans
Metal paint cans must be empty, dry and open with lids removed. Aerosol cans must be empty with plastic nozzles removed.

NOTES:

  • Remove cap/lid.
  • Put metal cap/lid into recycling container.
  • Put plastic cap/lid into trash.
  • Rinse all bottles and cans
  • Do Not put recyclable bottles and cans into plastic or paper bags.

 


ADDITIONAL MANDATED RECYCLED MATERlALS FOR MORRIS COUNTY

Appliances - Composed predominantly of metal. Picked up at curbside 2nd Wednesday of the month. Freon must be removed by a licensed person and stickered for removal (Raimo 973-347-4545, Ideal Refrigeration 973-539-0289, Economy Appl Servo 973-635-5665, Morris Co. Appl. Co 973-538-4348, Par-Troy Metal & AIC 973-428-1236». Any questions concerning pickups call Chatham Disposal 973-379-1268. www.mcmua.com -Home pagelMaterials

Batteries (hazardous dry cell) -rechargeable nickel-cadmium, nickel iron, nickel metal hydride, lithium ion, small lead acid, etc. Found in cellular & cordless phones, laptops, cameras, remote controls, toys and cordless tools. Morris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility 973-829-8006 or Staples Stores

Batteries (Lead acid) -Car, boats, campers, etc. Contact the Morris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility 973-829-8006 or www.mcmua.com for drop off sites.

Branches -Tanglewood Lane Compost Site.

Brush -Tanglewood Lane Compost Site.

Grass -Tanglewood Lane Compost Site.

Leaves -Tanglewood Lane Compost Site


Motor Oil (Used) -Private service stations or Household Hazardous Waste Facility 973-829-8006.

Oil-Contaminated Soil - Dept of Environmental Protection 1-609-292-9880 or www.state.nj.us/dep/dshw.

Shredded Paper - Put in brown paper bags.

Stumps -www.mcmua.com -Home page Materials

Whole Tires --Department of Public Works $2.00 per tire 973-377-5114.

 
MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

Batteries (non-hazardous dry cell) - Alkaline and carbon zinc dry cell AAA, AA, C, D, AND 9V non-rechargeable made after 1994 may be thrown in the garbage. No longer considered hazardous
Bulk Material - Call Chatham Disposal 973-379-1268.
CarpetslPadding - Carpet Cycle 908-353-5900.
Cell Phones - Great Swamp Outdoor Center 973-635-6629
Christmas Trees - Drop off trees at the Tanglewood Lane Recycling Depot when it is open.
Concrete/Asphalt -Tilcon 973-366-7741 or Grinnell 973-383-9300
Electronics - Computers, Monitors, TV's, Printers, Fax, etc. Morris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility 973-829-8006 or the Chatham Twsp. Electronics' Drop Off Day, check home page for dates
Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Ballasts, Mercury Switches & Thermostats - Morris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility 973-829-8006
Foam Packing, Peanuts - Peanut Hot Line (1-800-828-2214) for disposal options or Mailboxes, UPS Store, Universal Packing and Shipping.
Household Hazardous Waste Material-Call 973-829-8006 for disposal instructions or visit www.mcmua.com .
Ink Cartridges -- Staples Stores
Latex Paint - For partially full can add Kitty litter, stir and let dry completely. Put in regular trash with lid off. If the can is full pour excess in another can and follow the preceding instructions.
Medications -- Click Here
Morris Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Reuses, Recycles & Resells building materials, tools, furniture& appliances. For information, to donate items, shop or volunteer call 973-366-3358 or go to www.morrisrestore.org .
Propane Tanks -- Pioneer Rentals 973-635-7870 or Dreyer Lumber 973-635-5151
Paint (Oil based) - Morris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility 973-829-8006.
Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors - Return to manufacturer listed on back.
Syringes - Morristown Memorial Hospital 973-971-4177 or Doctors office.
Used Clothing - Market Street Mission and Amvets collection boxes are at the Tanglewood Lane Recycling Depot. All clothing, must be placed in plastic bags or the items will be discarded.

 

 

 

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