RECYCLING IS MANDATORY

In keeping with laws of New Jersey, Stone Harbor conducts a mandatory recycling program. Recyclables are picked up at “rear yard” locations, as is our regular trash.
Recyclables should be separated from other materials and set out for pick-up on scheduled days.

??? WHAT DO WE RECYCLE ???

1. PAPER: Newspapers, magazines, paper bags, junk mail and corrugated cardboard (packing boxes).
2. GLASS: Bottles and jars (all colors). Please rinse the contents.
3. PLASTIC: Soda bottles, milk jugs, water jugs; Household plastic containers with a “1” or “2” imprinted in triangle on bottom of container.
4. ALUMINUM & METAL CANS: Soda cans, beer cans, empty aerosol cans (except paint)
5. WASTE OIL: Accepted at Public Works Garage.
6. USED CLOTHING: Textile recycling bags are available to donate good, used clothing — wearable clothes, hats, belts, handbags, towels, sheets and blankets.
CALL 609-368-7311 FOR DETAILS AND PICK-UP.
7. BRUSH: Bundle/bag, place behind house and call Public Works.

??? HOW DO WE RECYCLE ???

It’s easy to separate.

• PAPER ITEMS placed in large grocery paper bags,
• GLASS, PLASTIC, ALUMINUM & METAL CANS are all placed in a single container.
• DO NOT CRUSH. DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS. PLACE IN RIGID CONTAINER.

??? WHAT DO WE NOT RECYCLE ???

• DO NOT include light bulbs, window glass, auto glass, drinking glasses, cookware, tableware, chipboard, pizza boxes and dried out paint cans. These are strictly trash items.
• HAZARDOUS WASTE: Paint, Chemicals, etc.

Public Works does not take these items.

Contact Public Works Department for proper disposal.
If any questions please call
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - 609-368-7311

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SUMMER RECYCLING PICK UP SCHEDULE

Scheduled pick-ups by residential areas

MON:
80th to 88th Streets;
Sunset Drive 80th to 89th Street

TUES:
89th to 96th Streets;
Sunset Drive 89th to 96th Streets

WED:
97th to 100th Streets; Circles

THURS:
101st to 106th Streets;
Sunset and Paradise Drives

FRI:
107th to 122nd Streets, all areas
Any unresolved collections

COMMERCIAL AREAS ARE PICKED UP EVERY DAY

SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR REGULAR TRASH & GARBAGE PICK UP SCHEDULE

Trash and garbage pick-ups also vary according to where you live. The schedule below is subject to change due to manpower or weather conditions. Trash and recyclables
are picked up at “rear yard” locations and need not be placed at the curb. Trash and garbage must be placed in closed, rigid containers ... plastic or metal cans, dumpsters or specially constructed boxes.

Plastic bags cannot be placed by themselves.

MON & THURS:
80th to 95th Streets

TUES & FRI:
96th to 105th Streets

WED & SAT:
106th to 122nd Streets

COMMERCIAL PICK UP:
6 days a week;
Sunday by request only

BEACH & STREET CONTAINERS:
Picked up daily

STONE HARBOR CLEAN UP DAYS

3/29/04, 5/10/04, 9/27/04, 11/15/04
Stone Harbor’s Bulk Trash Ordinance allows for bulk trash, (old furniture, appliances & general junk) to be placed between the sidewalk and curb for pick up by the Borough. Construction debris will not be picked up. Such debris is the contractor’s responsibility. Asbestos materials - call Public Works. Do not place brush out for Bulk pick-up. It may not be set out for pick-up on any other day. Bulk trash may be set out 72 hours prior to scheduled clean-up day. It may not be set out for pick-up on any other days. Failure to comply with this ordinance is a violation, subject to fines.

Thank you for your help.Working together we can make a difference and help to protect our environment.