Curbside Pickup

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Joseph Glowacki, Superintendent Department of Public Works

	BULKY WASTE Collection Units: Bulky waste will be collected twice per year from all residences in the Borough. Apartment and Condominium/Townhouse Complexes are NOT INCLUDED in this program. Frequency of Pickup: Two (2) pickups per year -October 2008 and April 2008 (see district map) No appointment needed.
		First full week of October and April Second full week of October and April Third full week of October and April Fourth full week of October and April NOT SURE OF YOUR SECTION CLICK HERE TO CHECK YOUR STREET All pickups shall occur on the designated week except if weather conditions are severe. If residents are unsure what Section they are in, review the district map (see above) OR call the Municipal Clerk's office at 908-226-7606	District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 & 5

	Frequently Asked Questions: Q. When Should I place my debris at the Curb: A. Debris should be placed at the curb in front of each residence on the Sunday night prior to the week in which the collection is to occur. Q. What items can be placed at the curb for pickup? A. Any large household items except concrete, recyclable items, yard debris or automotive items (see www.southplainfieldnj.com see recycling)
	Q. Do these items need to be tied, bagged or boxed? A. Where possible the items should be either tied or boxed. If this is not possible, items should be neatly placed at the curb. Q. How much stuff can be placed at the curb on any given pickup? A. The amount of waste cannot exceed 12ft x 3ft x 3ft. Q. Can household appliances be put out for collection? A. Yes, however, all appliance doors must be removed prior to placing them out for collection. The existing Compactor & Yard Waste Facilities will remain available for residential use. Compactor Coupons and Yard Waste Decals are available at the Municipal Clerk's Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm.	NO
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All Christmas Trees in the Borough shall be placed at the curb
for collection between January 2 and January 31 each year.
Trees will be picked up throughout the entire Borough during
this period, regardless of the district you reside in.
If so desired, residents may bring their trees to the Borough's
Compost Facility located on Kenneth Avenue.

LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM

NEW COMPACTOR HOURS (effective 2008)
(bulky waste, no recyclables)
September, October, November, March, April
1st Saturday of the month open 8am-3pm

       May, June, July, August
       1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month
      open 8am-3pm

Compactor will be CLOSED during the months of
December, January and February.