2012 Residential Waste & Recycling Guide

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1 Borough of South River Department of Public Works 2012 Residential Waste & Recycling Guide John M. Krenzel, Mayor Donna Farren, Councilwoman Peter Guindi, Councilman James Hutchison, Councilman Thomas Roselli, Councilman John Trzeciak, Councilman Matthew Vaughn, Councilman Printed on Recycled Paper

2 SOUTH RIVER John M. Krenzel, Mayor Office of the Mayor Borough of South River 48 Washington Street South River, NJ Phone: Dear South River Resident: This 2012 Residential Waste & Recycling Guide contains useful information on the many services we provide for the residents of South River. For your convenience, the monthly calendar includes information regarding garbage collection, recycling, leaf pick-up and other programs you may require. Phone numbers, addresses and websites are also provided. Based on your enthusiastic participation in our programs, I know that you will take the time to review this Guide. New this year, the Department of Public Works will be issuing biodegradable leaf bags to our residents for easier leaf collection. Please refer to the Leaf Collection section of this Guide for more information. Our website, has the latest advisories and/or events. My administration is committed to providing quality services while stabilizing municipal property taxes. We will continue our efforts to establish cost saving initiatives. We encourage you to hang this Guide in a place where you and your family can refer to it frequently. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact my office at or the Department of Public Works at Sincerely, John Krenzel John Krenzel, Mayor

3 2012 OFFICIAL HOLIDAY SCHEDULE New Year s Day President s Day Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran s Day Thanksgiving Day Day Following Christmas Day Monday, January 2 nd Monday, February 20 th Friday, April 6 th Monday, May 28 th Wednesday, July 4 th Monday, September 3 rd Monday, October 8 th Monday, November 12 th Thursday, November 22 nd Friday, November 23 rd Tuesday, December 25 th The Borough Offices will be closed on the above holidays. There will be no garbage collection, yardwaste or bulk pick-ups on these days. WHAT IS STORMWATER POLLUTION? Water from rain and melting snow that flows over lawns, parking lots and streets is known as stormwater runoff. This water travels along gutters into catch basins and through storm drain pipes and ditches. The water is not usually treated and discharges into local waterbodies. Along the way, the stormwater picks up trash (fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, styrofoam cups, etc.) and toxins and other pollutants (gas, motor oil, antifreeze, fertilizers, pesticides and pet droppings). This polluted stormwater can kill fish and other wildlife, destroy wildlife habitat, contaminate drinking water sources and force the closing of beaches because of health threats to swimmers. Human activity is largely responsible for the stormwater pollution. Everything that we put on the ground or into the storm drain can end up in our water. Each of us has a responsibility to make sure these contaminants stay out of our water. Clean water is up to you. For more information on stormwater related topics, visit MUNICIPAL OFFICES/EMPLOYEES Borough Administrator Andrew J. Salerno ext. 118 Executive Assistant/Registrar Debra Jones ext. 118 Chief Financial Officer Joseph Zanga ext. 112 Deputy Director of Finance Dawn Rodriguez ext. 111 Borough Clerk Patricia O Connor ext. 116 Dep. Borough Clerk/Dep. Registrar Sheryl Nevin ext. 115 Health Department ext. 125 Revenue Collector Richard Dudas ext. 110 Utilities/Collections ext. 104/102 Tax Collector Richard Dudas ext. 106 Deputy Tax Collector Debbie Lackey ext. 103/109 Construction Official/Building Insp. Glenn Lauritsen ext. 121 Code Enforcement Officer Ronnie Zammit ext. 127 Plumbing Inspector ext. 106 Electrical Inspector ext. 126 Fire Marshal/Fire Inspector Arthur Londensky ext. 136 Building Department Joann Calvo ext. 122 Receptionist Jean Toropiw ext. 114 Department of Public Works George J. Lyons Electric Utilities Rick Fallon Recycling Coordinator Donna Stoddard Office on Aging Kim Bell Recreation Department Police-Fire-Rescue Call For Emergencies Dial 9-1-1

4 General Information Contacts: Department of Public Works 9 Ivan Way South River, NJ Phone: Fax: dpw@southrivernj.org Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Director: George J. Lyons Recycling Coordinator: Donna M. Stoddard Recycling Drop-Off Center 9 Ivan Way, South River, NJ Hours of Operation: Every Saturday, except November 24, :00 am to 1:00 pm BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER PAPER SHRED EVENT SATURDAY, NOV. 3, 2012 DPW COMPLEX 9 IVAN WAY 9:00 AM TO NOON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Office of the Director Phone Complaints/Compliments Public Buildings & Grounds Phone Public Buildings, Borough Lots & Easements Streets Phone Street Sweeping, Paving, Pot Holes, Storm Drains, Ice/Snow Removal, Street Signs Sewer Phone Sewer Back-Ups & Manhole Problems Electric Utility Phone Wires Down, Street Lights, Service Disruption Parks & Trees Phone Public Tree Removal/Damage & Park Property Sanitation & Recycling Phone Trash, Recycling, Special Pick-Up & Yard Waste Collection

5 Recycling Guide South River Recycles If you are a NEW HOME OWNER, please contact for information regarding recycling containers. Material Accepted How to Prepare Not Accepted NEWSPAPER & MIXED PAPER Newspapers, flyers & junk mail Magazines & catalogs Paperbacks, phone books & hardcover books (remove covers) Pizza boxes, tissue boxes, cereal boxes, shoe boxes & gift boxes Place newspaper and mixed paper in the blue rectangular bin Remove and discard covers from hardcover books x Newspaper & mixed paper in plastic bags or paper leaf bags CARDBOARD/PAPERBOARD Corrugated cardboard Layered cardboard with a center that is shaped into ridges, folds or grooves Flatten the cardboard and tie the sheets into stacks no larger than 24 square and 24 high The maximum number of recycling bundles of cardboard that the collector will pick-up from individual households is six per collection x Cardboard in bundles larger than 24 inches square x Cardboard in plastic bags CANS, BOTTLES & PLASTIC Tin, steel, aluminum & soda, beer, canned pet food, soup & tuna cans Glass bottles & jars (including juice, soda, beer & liquor bottles, mayo & spaghetti jars) Milk & juice jugs, water bottles, laundry detergent, shampoo & soda bottles Crush cans to maximize capacity Rinse all glass containers and remove & dispose of lids Rinse plastic containers & crush them. Remove & dispose of caps #1 PETE and #2 HDPE containers are accepted x Drinking glasses, window glasses x Mirrors, Pyrex glassware x Light bulbs, plastic toys x Plastic packaging, aluminum foil x Gardening or garage plastics x Polystyrene or Styrofoam (such as plastic cups or food trays The Borough provides a curbside recycling collection program with Middlesex County Improvement Authority for basic recyclable items (commingled containers, newspaper, magazines, mixed paper, corrugated cardboard and/or hard plastics). The curbside recycling program is a simple and efficient way for residents to properly dispose of recyclables. Recyclables must be placed at your curbside in appropriate recycling containers the night before your scheduled pick-up. A Drop-Off Center for South River residents is located at 9 Ivan Way. Residents can drop off all the basic recyclables included in the recycling collection program, as well as motor oil. The Drop-Off Center is open every Saturday (except 11/24/2012), at 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY ITEMS OUTSIDE THE GATE WHEN THE DROP-OFF CENTER IS CLOSED.

6 2012 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days 8:00 am 2:00 pm Middlesex County Residents Only The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management holds Household Hazardous Waste Collection days for Middlesex County Residents ONLY. Below is the 2012 Schedule: Sunday, March 18 th Saturday, May 19 th Sunday, July 15 th Saturday, September 15 th Sunday, November 18 th Middlesex County College Middlesex County Highways Division Old Bridge Public Works Woodbridge Public Works Middlesex County College WHAT TO BRING: Adhesives Drain Cleaners Mercury Pool Chemicals Aerosol Cans Fluorescent Bulbs Motor Oil/Filters Propane Tanks Anti Freeze Gasoline Paints (Latex/Oil) Stains/Varnishes Brake Fluid Gas/Oil Mix Paint Thinner Thermometers Car Batteries Kerosene Pesticides/Herbicides Thermostats Cleaners Lighter Fluids Photographic Chemicals Rechargeable & Button Cell Batteries Must be individually bagged or tape each terminal end prior to transport Asbestos Containing Materials - Call to pre-register Must be double bagged WHAT NOT TO BRING: Appliances/Furniture Empty Containers Infectious/Medical Waste Tires Electronics Explosives & Munitions Smoke Detectors Items listed are not intended to be all inclusive. Call if you have questions about any other items. NO CONTAINERS OVER 10 GALLONS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Middlesex County Solid Waste Management,

7 2012 RECYCLING SCHEDULE NOTE: The Borough Public Works holidays DO NOT affect the recycling collection schedule. North End Recycling Schedule Every Other Thursday January 5 & 19 July 5 & 19 February 2 & 16 August 2 & 16 & 30 March 1 & 15 & 29 September 13 & 27 April 12 & 26 October 11 & 25 May 10 & 24 November 8 & 24* June 7 & 21 December 6 & 20 *Thanksgiving Collection - Nov. 22 nd changed to Nov. 24 th South End Recycling Schedule Every Other Friday January 6 & 20 July 6 & 20 February 3 & 17 August 3 & 17 & 31 March 2 & 16 & 30 September 14 & 28 April 13 & 27 October 12 & 26 May 11 & 25 November 9 & 23 June 8 & 22 December 7 & 21 *Recycling Questions? or If you are a NEW home owner, please contact for information regarding recycling containers. Please visit Middlesex County Solid Waste Website for info on tire & paint drop-off locations, shred events and more: BULK PICK-UPS Larger bulk items (furniture, appliances, etc.) are picked up by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call the Dept. of Public Works at to arrange for a scheduled pick-up. Calls should be made on Mondays after 10:00 am. Any resident placing large items at the curb without a scheduled pick-up will be issued a summons by the Code Enforcement Officer. The Department of Public Works DOES NOT pick up building materials, cement/bricks, electronics, tires or paint. ELECTRONICS The Electronic Waste Management Act came into effect on Jan. 1, 2011 which prohibits the disposal of covered electronic devices with waste. Residents may drop-off, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, the following electronics to the DPW yard: Personal Computers, Laptops, Monitors, Printers, Keyboards, Mouse, Scanners, and TVs up to 32. Please call to make an appointment. Proof of residency required. TV s larger than 32 must be taken to SIMS Recycling Solutions, 401 Mill Road, Edison, NJ. Please call for more information. HOUSEHOLD BATTERY RECYCLING Alkaline Batteries fall below Federal and State hazardous waste standards and can be disposed of in the regular trash. RECHARGEABLE AND BUTTON CELL BATTERIES SHOULD STILL BE RECYCLED. Batteries can be brought to the Municipal Building or DPW for recycling. For more information please contact DPW at

8 YARDWASTE COLLECTION Contractors and landscapers are not permitted to place limbs or branches curbside and are responsible for removal. Leaves: These items are collected curbside every Monday, except holidays. Leaves must be placed in an open biodegradable bag or container and placed at the curb on Sunday evenings. Bags that are tied will be left at the curb. The Borough will not pick up leaves contaminated with grass, branches, stones, or other debris. Please use biodegradable leaf bags for easier recycling. Leaves placed in plastic bags will NOT be accepted. Brush: These items must be tied with string or cord in bundles no more than 4 feet in length and 1 foot in height. Place brush curbside on Sunday evenings for Monday collection (except holidays). Grass Clippings: These items are collected every Monday, except holidays. Place clippings in open bags or containers and place at the curb Sunday evenings for Monday collection. Bags that are tied will be left at the curb. It is recommended that residents participate in the Cut It and Leave It grass fertilization program. Grass clippings left on the lawn provide a natural fertilization and help to reduce the growth of weeds. They can also be used as an effective mulch in your garden; or, put them in your compost pile to help create an excellent soil conditioner. Avoid time-consuming raking and the expense of bagging your grass clippings. For more information, please call the MCIA Recycling Hotline. Christmas trees: These items are picked-up on Mondays, except holidays. Place your tree at the curb Sunday evening for Monday collection CURBSIDE LEAF PROGRAM Please be advised that on October 15th the Department of Public Works will commence the start of the 2012 Leaf Program. LEAVES MUST BE PLACED IN OPEN BAGS OR CONTAINERS BAGS THAT ARE TIED WILL BE LEFT AT THE CURB. LEAVES WILL BE PICKED UP IN BIODEGRADABLE PAPER BAGS ONLY CURBSIDE LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE SOUTHSIDE OF BOROUGH NORTHSIDE OF BOROUGH October 15 th to 19 th October 22 nd to 26 th October 29 th to 2 nd November 5 th to 9 th November 13 th to 16 th November 19 th to 21 st November 26 th to 30 th December 3 rd to 7 th NO PICK-UPS ON November 12 th, 22 nd & 23 rd Sweeping, raking, blowing or otherwise placing leaves that are not containerized at the curb or along the street is only allowed during seven (7) days prior to your scheduled collection. (Stormwater Tier A Regulations) Leaves shall not be placed closer than 10 feet to any storm drain inlet. (Stormwater Tier A Regulations) NO GRASS, BRUSH, OR ANY OTHER DEBRIS SHOULD BE MIXED IN WITH THE LEAVES. RESIDENTIAL LEAF BAG DISTRIBUTION Leaf bags can be picked up at the Department of Public Works at 9 Ivan Way, beginning October 9 th through November, while supplies last. Hours for pick up: 8:00 am to Noon A maximum of 20 FREE bags will be given per property each fall when one of the following documents is provided: Current drivers license with matching South River residential address Current deed, tax bill or utility bill for South River residential address Leaves placed in plastic bags will NOT be accepted. BIODEGRADEABLE PAPER BAGS MUST BE USED.

9 MUNICIPAL GARBAGE COLLECTION Municipal Garbage Collection Procedures Per Borough Ordinance # NO PERSON SHALL DISPOSE OF DESIGNATED RECYCLABLES WITH REGULAR TRASH. ANY GARBAGE CONTAINING RECYCLABLE ITEMS WILL BE LEFT AT THE CURB. Any person placing recyclable items with regular trash will be issued a summons by the Code Enforcement Officer. Collection schedule of general household refuse will be once a week per household. Please maintain an 8 bag per household limit. DO NOT PUT GARBAGE OUT TO THE CURB UNTIL THE EVENING BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED PICK-UP HOLIDAY GARBAGE COLLECTION New Year s Day, Monday, January 2 nd President s Day, Monday, February 20 th Good Friday, Friday, April 6 th Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 th Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4 tth Labor Day, Monday, September 3 rd NO BULK PICK-UPS WEDNESDAY ON FRIDAY NO BULK PICK-UPS Household waste only is collected. There will be no collection of building/demolition materials of any type, textiles, fixtures, trees, earth/stone, refuse or industrial waste. Columbus Day, Monday, October 8 th Veteran s Day, Sunday, November 11 th Offices closed Monday, November 12 th Anything that can cause harm to the health or clothing of persons employed by the Sanitation Department will not be handled at any time. The Borough does not pick up consumer electronics (computer monitors, printers, scanners, CPU s, modems, cables, keyboards, televisions, telephones, irons, fluorescent lamps, mercury containing thermostats and thermometers). Any resident placing these items at the curb will be issued a summons by the Code Enforcement Officer. See Electronic Recycling Program for more information. NO BULK ITEMS ARE ALLOWED. Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 22 nd TUESDAY ON MONDAY WEDNESDAY ON TUESDAY THURSDAY ON WED. Day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov.23 rd NO BULK PICK-UP RECYCLING: NORTH SIDE: NOV. 22 ND CHANGED TO SATURDAY NOV. 24TH Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25 th New Year s Day 2013, Tues, January 1 st TUESDAY ON FRIDAY NO BULK PICK-UPS TUESDAY ON FRIDAY NO BULK PICK-UPS

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