Public Works
Recycling & Trash
PLEASE NOTE:
The County will now accept fluorescent bulbs at their Southern Ocean Recycling Center located on Recovery Road in Manahawkin
DUE TO NUMEROUS REQUESTS, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
2012 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR RECYCLING & BRUSH PICKUP
If your TRASH pickup day falls on a holiday, it will be collected the following day and moving each route to the next day of the week in which the holiday falls:
The only 2012 holidays affecting your trash and recycling collection are:
Monday, May 28, 2012 - Memorial Day
Route #1 trash and recycling will be picked up on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Route #5 trash and recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Route #2 trash and recycling will be picked up on Thursday, May 32, 2012
Route #3 trash and recycling will be picked up on Friday, June 1, 2012
Route #4 trash and recycling will be picked up on Saturday, June 2, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 – Independence Day
Route #1 trash will be picked up on Monday, July 2, 2012
Route #5 trash will be picked up on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Route #2 trash will be picked up on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Route #3 trash will be picked up on Friday, July 6, 2012
Route #4 trash will be picked up on Saturday, July 7, 2012
September 3, 2012 – Labor Day
Route #1 trash and recycling will be picked up on Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Route #5 trash and recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Route #2 trash and recycling will be picked up on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Route #3 trash and recycling will be picked up on Friday, September 7, 2012
Route #4 trash and recycling will be picked up on Saturday, September 8, 2012
Thursday, November 22, 2012 – Thanksgiving Day
Route #3 trash will be picked up on Friday, November 23, 2012
Route #4 trash will be picked up on Saturday, November 24, 2012
Tuesday, December 25, 2012 – Christmas Holiday
Route #1 trash will be picked up on Monday, December 24, 2012
Route #5 trash will be picked up on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Route #2 trash will be picked up on Thursday, December 27, 2012
Route #3 trash will be picked up on Friday, December 28, 2012
Route #4 trash will be picked up on Saturday, December 29, 2012
WASTE MANAGEMENT will collect yard waste, grass clippings, vegetative waste, etc.
RECYCLE ITEMS (collected on your recycling day) are: Commingle items, Newspapers, Magazines, Junk Mail.
We have changed to “SINGLE STREAM” recycling so you can place commingled items along with newspapers, corrugated cardboard, brown paper bags and mixed paper in one 32 gallon container.
Commingled Items: The following items may be mixed in a solid container not larger than 32 gallons (NO BAGS PERMITTED).
Empty aerosol cans; aluminum, tin and steel cans; clear green and brown glass; plastic beverage, detergent, shampoo and food containers with a neck narrower than the body. All items must be rinsed.
Newspapers, corrugated cardboard, brown paper bags and mixed paper
Mixed Paper includes: Magazines, catalogs, color inserts, envelopes (with and without cellphane windows), junk mail, office paper (including copy paper and green bar paper), carbonless forms, pamphlets, brochures and advertisements.
DO NOT include motor oil or anti-freeze containers, tub-type containers such as margarine, peanut butter, windows, dishes, mirrors, light bulbs, or aluminum foil or aluminum foil pans.
Brush will be collected each Tuesday by appointment only. Bundles can be no larger than 4′ in length. Please call not later than noon on Monday for Tuesday pick up, 609-698-0080 Ext. #120.
Technotrash container is located in Town Hall and will accept diskettes, CD’s, DVD’s, Video, audio and computer tapes, Jewel Cases and Video Cases, Printer Cartridges (all types), Cell Phones, Pages and PDA’s, Handheld Devices and Accessories for a full list of what can be placed in the cardboard box and restrictions go to www.greendisk.com
Televisions, Computers, and Computer Monitors will be picked up on the last Friday of every month by appointment only. Please call Ext #174 to schedule this pick up. Telephone Books will also be picked up on the last Friday of every month by appointment only. Please call Ext #174 to schedule this pick up.
Trash, bulky Waste, Recycling, and Brush Collection Changes
The Township of Barnegat has entered into a contract with a private collection company for the collection of solid waste beginning October 5, 2004. The Township will continue to pick-up recycling, brush and leaves with minor changes to the schedule. The following pages provide important information regarding changes to garbage, bulk, and RECYCLING collection. Included in this packet is a collection schedule for future reference.
Household Trash and Bulky Waste Collection
Household trash must now be placed at the curb in cans no larger than 32 gallon and shall not exceed 75 pounds. The container must have a lid that is NOT permanently attached to the can for safety reasons.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Many Barnegat residents have purchased 32-gallon Rubbermaid containers. If any resident has a problem with the wheel assembly of this container, they should call Rubbermaid Consumer Products Division directly at 888 895-2110
Bulky Waste as defined below will continue to be picked up on your trash collection day. Bulky waste shall be placed at the curb tied in bundles not exceeding four (4) feet long and 50 pounds. Large ITEMS such as entertainment centers, shelving etc. shall be broken down into easy to handle bundles. Scrap lumber shall be cut to four (4) feet lengths and tied in bundles not to exceed 50 pounds. Carpeting and carpet padding shall be cut and tied into bundles not to exceed four (4) feet long and 50 pounds. No more than 6 bundles of bulky waste or 5 large items shall be placed at curb side in any one pickup.
The following items shall be picked up by appointment only. Appointments may be made by contacting Waste Management Inc at 1-800-348-6161.
- Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Bed Frames, and Miscellaneous Metals
- Hot Water Heaters, Furnaces, and sheds upon verification by the Township that a building permit was issued for the replacement of these items. Items shall have a permit sticker on the item for pick up by Waste Management Inc.
The following items will be picked up only upon scheduling the pick up with the Clerk’s Office and paying the appropriate fee.
- Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, paid sticker must be attached to freon item before pick up by Waste Management Inc. Tires and Propane Tanks upon verification by the Township that the proper disposal fee has been paid will be picked up each Wednesday. Please come in by Tuesday to have any of these items picked up on Wednesday.
Household Batteries can now be thrown in with regular trash. Ocean County has informed us they are no longer a recyclable item.
Bulky Waste - Is household furniture, mattresses, box springs, scrap lumber or any large (non-metal) household items that do not fit into a regular 32 gallon trash receptacle. Items excluded from bulky waste are as follows: Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Bed Frames, Miscellaneous Metals, Hot Water Heaters, Furnaces, Sheds, Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, Tires and Propane Tanks. Excluded items shall be picked up by appointment.
Building debris resulting from home improvements is strictly prohibited. Additionally, contractor’s debris or bulky wastes generated from businesses arestrictly prohibited.
Description of Collection Routes
Route 1 – Monday Pick Up -Town Route (all areas east of Route 9) including Pebble Beach, in addition to the following streets: Gunning River Road, Cherry St, Aphrodite Dr, Railroad Ave, Hillside Ave, Brook St., Memorial Dr, West Bay Ave (East of Barnegat Blvd), Burr St, and Burr St Extension, Molner Lane, and Pacific Avenue (off Gunning River Road), West Thorn Ave, Town & Country Estates, Blue Claw Estates and Holly Oaks and Old Main Shore Road, Route 9.
Route 5 – Tuesday Pick Up – Mirage, Heritage Bay, Portion of Settlers Landing Streets are as follows: Barnegat Boulevard, South, Ocean Avenue, Bayside Avenue, Lee Court, Compass Lane, Surf Court, Beacon Drive, Ensign Avenue, Admiral Court, Helm Street, Mizzen Drive, Windward Drive, Midway Court, Tara Lane, and Shelli Terrace
Route 2 – Wednesday Pick Up – Brookville Manor, Rose Hill Estates (Vivas Dr), Rose Hill Manor, Timbers, Windward, Pine Ridge, Deer Chase, Montara, Heritage Bay, Allison Way, Jennifer Lane, Rose Hill Road, Cape May, Lincoln Avenue, Spruce Street
Route 3 – Thursday Pick Up – Settlers Landing, Deer Run, Liberty Glen, Barnegat Pointe, and Oak Hill II, Sterling Woods, Barnegat Crossing and Old Main Shore (off Georgetown Boulevard) and Freedom Hills
Route 4 – Friday Pick Up – West Bay Avenue(West of Mirage Boulevard), Ocean Acres, Pheasant Run, Route 72 and Mirage, Heritage Point North and South, Horizons
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS will be placed on the incoming message greeting to callers if necessary. (609) 698-0080.
ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL ALSO CONTINUE ON THE BULLETIN LINE “EXTENSION 127″ for changes in trash collection schedule due to inclement weather and notices of proposed area mosquito spraying in season, Snow Plowing, etc.
Be sure to visit the new Barnegat Library activities schedule for upcoming events!
