By Scott Gaskill on Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Category: Township News

UPDATED ACCEPTABLE ITEMS FOR MAY 6th ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

 

This event is open to Washington Township, Morris County, residents only. Proof of residency will be required.

SHREDDING

Total allowed is 6 boxes per household. Three banker size boxes are free of charge. Three additional banker size boxes permitted @ $10.00 each. The limit of 6 boxes will be strictly enforced. Boxes are to be supplied by residents.

Each box must have a sticker. Stickers may be picked up beginning May 1 at the DPW office, 54 Rock Road, Long Valley, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

It is not necessary to remove staples; paper clips and plastic binders must be removed.

No junk mail, magazines, books, newspaper or shredded paper. These items may be disposed of at the recycling center during its normal hours on Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

No plastic bags – paper grocery bags are permitted.

E-WASTE - UPDATED 4/19/2023

Accepted: televisions, computers, monitors, tablets, laptops, printers, fax machines, computer components, UPS, power cords, keyboards, mice, speakers, routers, docking stations, modems, copiers, toner/ink cartridges, stereo equipment, Blu-Ray players, VCRs, cable boxes, telephones, cell phones, answering machines, gaming consoles, cameras, remote controls, typewriters

Not accepted: microwaves, air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, toaster/toaster ovens, vacuums, leaf blowers, dehumidifiers, coffee pots/makers, radios, garage door openers, anything containing gas or oil, fire alarms, thermostats, putrescible items 

RIGID PLASTIC

Accepted: plastic toys, wastebaskets, laundry baskets, soda and milk crates, plastic garbage and recycling containers, plastic outdoor furniture without pvc pipes, plastic 5 gallon buckets (please remove all metal components) 

Not accepted: gas/oil containers, plastic hangers, medicine bottles, flower pots or trays

BRUSH

Accepted: Brush not exceeding 3”in diameter and 3’ in length, and must be tied  

Not accepted: Stumps, leaves, grass clippings

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 908-876-3382