How soon can trash, bulky waste, scrap metal and recyclables be brought to the curb for collection?
The earliest trash or recyclables should be placed at the curb is 4:00 P.M. the day before collection. The items should be placed at the curb no later than 7:00 A.M on the day of collection. The frequency and schedule for bulky waste and scrap metal may change depending on the policy changes. What should be done with grass clippings? Leave your grass clippings on the lawn where they fall. The clippings will decompose and act as a fertilizer, helping to produce a healthy lawn. Call the citys Recycling Coordinator at 543-8609 or the State DEP recycling office to find out more about grass recycling. How is residential medical waste (such as syringes and needles) disposed of? Dispose of syringes and needles by placing them in hard plastic or metal containers with screw on or tightly secured lids. Then bag with trash and place in your trash container. Recycling Guide Placing the following items in your recycling bin instead of in the trash helps achieve recycling goals and reduces the citys