Curbside Recycling Services
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CURBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICES
PICK-UP EVERY THURSDAY
IN THE EVENT THURSDAY FALLS ON A HOLIDAY PICK UP WILL BE FRIDAY.
RECYCLING CAN BE PUT OUT WEDNESDAY NIGHT
OR NO LATER THAN 6:00AM THURSDAY MORNING
- CURBSIDE SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING PICK-UP GUIDELINES
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Place materials at curbside the night before collection day.
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All containers should have lids and handles.
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RECYCLING WILL NOT BE PICKED UP IF IT IS IN PLASTIC BAGS.
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Recycling containers must not exceed 50 lbs in weight.
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Containers are picked-up manually, mandating the weight limit of 50 lbs.
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Please use multiple containers if you have over 50 lbs of recycling for pick-up.
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Containers should be no larger than 50 gallons.
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Labeling containers is suggested to identify the container as recyclable material.
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Recycling labels are available at the Phoenix House, Public Works and Mendham Borough Library.
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If you have questions concerns (or complements) please call he DPW at 973-543-6563.
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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.
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Blue Diamond Disposal Inc. is the Borough of Mendham contracted recycling provider.
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Blue Diamond Disposal In.
5 Howard Blvd.
Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856
Tel: 973-598-9800 Fax: 973-598-9900
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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.
- Cans
Plastic #1 (PETE) Food/Beverage Containers
Empty, rinse and commingle with recyclable mix.
Do not put caps/lids back onto containers.
Put caps/lids into the garbage.
Plastic #2 (HDPE) Bottles
Empty, rinse and commingle with recyclable mix.
Do not put caps/lids back onto bottles.
Put caps/lids into the garbage.
Plastic #5 (PP) Food/Beverage Containers
Empty, rinse and commingle with recyclable mix.
Do not put caps/lids back onto containers.
Put caps/lids into the garbage.
- 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
- Shredded Paper-NO LONGER ACCEPTED WITH RECYCLING.
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Poly(vinyl chloride)
Pipes, shower curtains, meat wraps, cooking oil bottles, baby bottle nipples, shrink wrap, clear medical tubing, seat covers, coffee containers.
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Plastic #4 (LDPE) Food/Beverage Containers
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Polystyrene
Coffee cups, disposable cutlery and cups (clear and colored), bakery shells, meat trays, "cheap" hubcaps, packing peanuts, Styrofoam insulation.
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- 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
- 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.