Why does Allied Waste Services pick up my recycling when I pay the Township? The Township contracts with Allied Waste Services for recycling services.
Where do I get my recycling container? The recycling containers are furnished by the Township and may be picked up at Town Hall.
How often is recycling picked up? Recycling is picked up every other week. For the current recycling calendar click here.
What time should I have my recycling at the curb? Recycling pick up begins at 6:00AM.
What paper items can I recycle? Newspaper (including glossy inserts) Typing, writing and computer paper Discarded mail fliers Magazines and catalogues Brown paper bags Telephone books Envelopes (including windowed envelopes) Paperboard boxes (shoe and cereal boxes) Corrugated cardboard boxes
How do I prepare my paper items for recycling? Remove any staples, strapping or paper clips Remove all plastic liners from paperboard boxes Break down and/or cut to fit in brown paper bag Do not place in plastic bags or corrugated cardboard boxes Place paper items in brown paper bags
What paper items are not acceptable? Napkins, tissues, paper towels, or wax paper Used paper plates or any paper with food or food stains Wax coated or freezer boxes Carbon paper
What metal items can I recycle? Tin cans Aerosol cans Aluminum foil and cans
How do I prepare my metal items for recycling? Rinse clean Remove labels Flatten, if possible Make sure aerosol cans are completely empty; remove caps
What metal items are not recycable? Paint cans and propane cylinders Foilbacked paper, gum wrappers
What glass items can I recycle? Clear glass bottles and jars
How do I prepare my glass items for recycling? Remove lids and discard Rinse clean Remove any metal rings, plastic or foam labels (paper labels do not need to be removed)
What glass items are not recyclable? Colored glass Dishes or ceramics Light bulbs Mirrors
What plastic items can I recycle? Plastic containers with the #1PET and the #2HDPE symbols
How do I prepare my plastic items for recycling? Remove and discard caps Wash all food residue, heavy soil, grease or soapy liquids from containers
What plastic items are not recyclable? Cottage cheese, yogurt, margarine or deli containers Bottles that contained automotive fluids or hazardous materials Styrofoam cups, plates, peanuts, packaging, etc. Plastic bags such as garbage, food storage, drycleaning, etc.