• CURBSIDE SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING PICK-UP GUIDELINES 
  • Place materials at curbside the night before collection day.
  • All containers should have lids and handles. 
  • RECYCLING WILL NOT BE PICKED UP IF IT IS IN PLASTIC BAGS.
  • Recycling containers must not exceed 50 lbs in weight.
    • Containers are picked-up manually, mandating the weight limit of 50 lbs.
    • Please use multiple containers if you have over 50 lbs of recycling for pick-up.
  • Containers should be no larger than 50 gallons.  
  • Labeling containers is suggested to identify the container as recyclable material.
  • Recycling labels are available at the Phoenix House, Public Works and Mendham Borough Library.
  • If you have questions concerns (or complements) please call he DPW at 973-543-6563.
  • If you have a problem with your recycling pick-up please call DWP no later than 10:00AM the next day to resolve issues quickly. 
  • Blue Diamond Disposal Inc. is the Borough of Mendham contracted recycling provider.

• ACCEPTABLE FOR RECYCLING
  • Cans
    • Aluminum (soda) and tin/steel (tuna) food and beverage cans.
    • Remove lids and rinse clean. No paint/aerosol cans, pie plates or aluminum foil. 
  • Cardboard and Chipboard
    • All corrugated paper materials, chipboard, cereal boxes, pizza boxes (only if free of oil stains, otherwise garbage), gift boxes, etc.
  • Glass
    • Clear, green/blue & brown beverage and food containers.
    • No drinking glasses, ceramic dinnerware, crystal, light bulbs, plate, window glass, mirrors or lab (test tubes) glass.
    • Remove caps and neck rings; rinse clean. 
  • Mixed Paper
    • Newspapers, junk mail, telephone directories, catalogs, magazines, used paper, etc. 
  • Plastic Containers
    • All plastic coded #1, 2 and 5 are accepted.
    • This includes margarine tubs, yogurt containers, juice cartons, water bottles and more containers. 

• NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR RECYCLING
  • Shredded Paper-NO LONGER ACCEPTED WITH RECYCLING. 
    • The Borough hosts an annual Paper Shedding event where residents can have paper shredded or drop off already shredded paper. 
    • Please check this page and Borough News for event date and further details.
  • The majority of materials not accepted for curbside recycling can be taken to the Mt. Olive Transfer Station on Gold Mine Road.
  • Petrochemical Containers
    • Containers that previously held petrochemicals or hazardous materials.
    • Motor oil and antifreeze bottles are not allowed. 
  • ​​​​Plastic Bags
    • Plastic bags of all types are not allowed. 
  • Plastics Not Allowed

Poly(vinyl chloride) Pipes, shower curtains, meat wraps, cooking oil bottles, baby bottle nipples, shrink wrap, clear medical tubing, seat covers, coffee containers.

  

     Plastic #4 (LDPE) Food/Beverage Containers

 

Polystyrene Coffee cups, disposable cutlery and cups (clear and colored), bakery shells, meat trays, "cheap" hubcaps, packing peanuts, Styrofoam insulation.

• NON-RECYCLABLES TO BE DISPOSED OF IN YOUR REGULAR TRASH
  • Plastics coded #3, 4, 6 and 7 can be disposed of in the trash.
  • alkaline batteries
  • window glass
  • mirrors
  • vases
  • ceramics
  • dishes
  • flower pots
  • beer & wine caps
  • drinking glasses
  • light bulbs
  • headlights
  • aluminum foil
  • pie plates
  • oven cookware
  • Styrofoam
  • plastic #3, 4, 6 and 7
  • plastic bags
  • motor oil containers
  • antifreeze containers
  • gasoline containers
  • kerosene containers
  • latex paint
  • The following types of containers must be completely empty before being disposed of in your regular trash.
    • motor oil
    • antifreeze
    • gasoline
    • kerosene
    • latex paint

• RECYCLING-BULK-BRUSH-HAZARDOUS & SOLID WASTE GUIDE 

• THE BOROUGH OF MENDHAM RECYCLE COACH WEBSITE

• Download the app from either the Apple Store or Google Play.  
• Recycle Coach Website
• The Recycle Coach Phone App connects residents and is a one stop shop for the Borough's local Recycling & Bulk Pick-up Program information.  
• Pick up dates.
• Drop off events.
• Schedule changes.
• What items are/aren’t recyclable. 
• Have a question about what is acceptable for curbside bulk trash collection? Recycle Coach can help with that. 
• Recycle Coach can answer your questions about how to recycle or dispose of various items. 
• Learn tips for how to be a more effective recycler and keep the recycling steam flowing with acceptable items. 
• Questions, please contact Public Works at 973-543-6535 or dpw@mendhamnj.org.