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RECYCLING & SANITATION NEWS

IMPORTANT SANITATION COLLECTION
& RECYCLING CENTER NOTICE


THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES TO THE PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SANITATION AND TO THE HOURS OF OPERATION AT THE RECYCLING CENTER.  PLEASE READ THESE SECTIONS BELOW CAREFULLY.


TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE ADEQUATE SANITATION AND RECYCLING COLLECTIONS, PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO CONSULT THE ONLINE CALENDAR ON A WEEKLY BASIS TO MAKE CERTAIN WHEN TRASH AND RECYCLABLES SHOULD BE PLACED AT CURBSIDE. IF YOU RECEIVE COLLECTION FROM DUMPSTERS, THE PREPARATION OF YOUR MATERIALS WILL DIFFER SLIGHTLY. PLEASE REFER TO INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY MAILED TO YOU.


ALL HANOVER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TWO SANITATION COLLECTION DAYS PER WEEK. YOUR SANITATION WILL NOW BE COLLECTED ON YOUR RECYCLING DAYS AS WELL. Collection days are: Monday and Thursday, Tuesday and Friday, or Wednesday and Saturday, depending in which area of the Township someone resides. Collection days have not changed. Only those materials indicated will be collected on any given collection day. For example, if a resident has collection days of Monday and Thursday, he or she should put out only those materials indicated for collection on every Monday and every Thursday.


Sanitation must be placed in strong, water-tight plastic or metal receptacles not exceeding 32 gallons and equipped with proper handles and tight fitting removable covers (PERMALID CANS ­PERMANENTLY ATTACHED LID CONTAINERS CANNOT BE USED AS PER ORDINANCE #29-08 ADOPTED OCTOBER 23, 2008). Receptacles must be tightly covered, and the weight thereof, including the contents, cannot exceed 50 pounds. For safety reasons, the weight limit of sanitation and grass containers will be strictly enforced and containers may be stickered. If this is the case, you must lighten the load of the cans to ensure that the weight does not exceed 50 pounds. Your sanitation will be collected on the next scheduled collection date. Trash must be sufficiently drained and wrapped and/or placed in plastic bags before it is deposited in the receptacles. Sanitation must be out by 4:00 am on the day of your collection.


The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA) collects recycling materials curbside. To ensure you receive collection, please place your recyclables at the curb the night before your scheduled collection, but no later than 5:00 a.m. the day of collection. The MCMUA cannot return to collect material that was put out later than 5:00 a.m. the day of collection. If conditions are windy, place heavy items on top of lighter items (e.g., glass bottles on top of your plastic), or use lids. Until material is collected, it is the responsibility of residents to ensure that recycling does not blow around. If you do use lids, please label your containers to identify the material in the container. Free container labels are available in the General Office at the Municipal Building, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


If your recycling collection was missed, please call us by 10:00 a.m. on the morning following your scheduled collection. From 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., call 428-2495. If the Township is not notified by 10:00 a.m. on the morning following your collection, the material that was missed cannot be collected.
For complaints, please call 973-659-3490.


RECYCLING: When the word "Recycling" appears on the schedule, the following items, separated into four categories, 1) Newspaper, 2) Mixed Paper, 3) Bottles and Cans 4) Corrugated Cardboard will be collected curbside on that day:


1) NEWSPAPER - Includes only those inserts that come with the paper. Keep separate from all other paper and tie in bundles. DO NOT PLACE IN BAGS OR CONTAINERS. NEWSPAPER MUST BE TIED OR IT WILL NOT BE COLLECTED.


2) MIXED PAPER - Combine the following items loose in a reusable container

  • Junk mail: Magazines, envelopes, catalogs, coupons, office paper, slick   paper, paperback books, books with hard covers removed, non-metallic gift wrap, carbon less paper, fax paper, manila folders, chipboard and brown paper bags. DO NOT INCLUDE CARBON PAPER

3) BOTTLES AND CANS - Place the following items together loose (NO BAGS) in a reusable container.  Remove all caps/lids. Plastic caps/lids go in the trash. Metal lids can go into the recycling container. Rinse any residue from bottles, jars, and cans.

  • Glass Bottles and Jars: Clear, brown, green glass bottles and jars. Rinse. DO NOT INCLUDE MIRRORS, DRINKING GLASSES, LIGHT BULBS, CERAMIC OR WINDOW GLASS.

  • Plastic Bottles: Bottles with #1 or #2 on the bottom. A bottle is distinguished from other containers by a pourable mouth and/or neck. DO NOT INCLUDE TUBS, YOGURT CONTAINERS, MICROWAVABLE TRAYS OR ANY OTHER CONTAINERS WHICH ARE NOT BOTTLES.

  • Aluminum Cans: Aluminum food and beverage cans. DO NOT INCLUDE FOIL WRAP, PLATES, OR PANS.

  • Steel Cans: Magnetic, steel, ferrous, tin, bi-metal food and beverage cans, aerosol cans (AEROSOL CANS MUST BE EMPTY), empty, dry and open paint cans (latex and oil-based.) No liquid can remain in the paint can and the steel lid must be removed. The lid can be placed in the recycling container.

4) CORRUGATED CARDBOARD - Must be flattened and tied, Chipboard (cereal, pasta boxes egg cartons, etc.) should be put out with the junk mail, mixed paper.

 

COMPACT FLUORESCENT BULB RECYCLING: Home Depot will recycle your used compact fluorescent bulbs. Click here for details.


 SUSPENSION OF COLLECTION DUE TO SEVERE INCLEMENT WEATHER: Recycling or sanitation collection may have to be suspended from time to time due to snow or other severe inclement weather. Unfortunately, suspended collections cannot be rescheduled. For information on whether or not a collection has been suspended, please call 428-2495. You can also check for information by going to the Township's website at www.Hanovertownship.com.


LARGE APPLIANCES: If you purchase large appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers, etc., in many instances, the store that sold you the new appliance will remove and recycle your old appliance. Where possible, please recycle your old appliances from the vendors from whom you purchase. Freon must be removed from items such as refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers & air conditioners prior to calling for a collection. The Township requires proof of freon removal by certification from vendor.


SCRAP METAL: Scrap metal must be recycled. The Township will collect scrap metal curbside by appointment. To schedule a pick-up, please call the Department of Public Works at 428-2495.


HAZARDOUS BATTERIES - TO BE RECYCLED: Included in this category are rechargeable batteries such as nickel-cadmium, nickel-iron, nickel-metal hydride, lithium ion, small sealed lead-acid, etc. These are often used as substitutes for non-rechargeable batteries in standard sizes such as AAA, AA, C, D and 9V. In addition, these rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, cameras, remote controls, MP3 players, toys, etc.:


Also included in this list of batteries for recycling are non-rechargeable, hazardous batteries (AAA, AA, C, D and 9V) that include older alkaline and carbon-zinc batteries (manufactured before 1994) as well as any silver-oxide, mercury and magnesium button-type batteries, etc. It should be noted that manufacturers of alkaline and carbon zinc non-rechargeable batteries made after circa 1994 eliminated the mercury content to the point that they are no longer considered hazardous and therefore are not included in this category for recycling.


Rechargeable household batteries must be recycled. The following retail stores will accept rechargeable batteries. Radio Shack, 232 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls and the Home Depot, 902 Murray Road, East Hanover.


BATTERIES TO BE DISPOSED OF WITH GARBAGE: Non-Hazardous Batteries - Newer alkaline and carbon zinc non-rechargeable batteries (AAA, AA, C, D and 9V). NOTE: in general, the mercury content in alkaline and carbon-zinc batteries made after circa 1994 is low enough so they may be put in the garbage.


VEHICLE BATTERIES: Vehicular batteries must be recycled. Please recycle your old battery through the service station or store that sells you a new battery.


USED MOTOR OIL: Used motor oil must be properly recycled. Area service stations may accept this material for a nominal fee.


Used oil must never be left at service stations or dealerships when they are closed. Please call your local service stations or dealers for more information.


USED TIRES: Used tires must be properly recycled. Whenever you purchase new tires, please ask the vendor to recycle your old tires. In addition, some area service stations and dealerships may accept tires for recycling during their hours of operation. Please call your local service stations or dealers for more information.


Another option is to recycle your old tires through the Morris County Transfer Station located on 1100 Edwards Road in Parsippany. Morris County residents may bring their tires to the Transfer Station on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. until 11 :00 a.m. Please note: There is a charge of $3.00 per automobile tire, and $5.00 per truck tire, and all rims must be removed.


YARD WASTE: Grass, brush and leaves must be recycled. Yard waste will not be accepted in plastic bags. These items must be separated and cannot be mixed. Please note: Brush cannot be mixed with grass or leaves. If brush, grass or leaves are mixed, the Township cannot collect your material. Grass must be placed in strong, water-tight plastic or metal receptacles not exceeding 32 gallons and equipped with proper handles and tight fitting removable covers. Receptacles must be tightly covered, and the weight thereof, including the contents, cannot exceed 50 pounds. Whenever possible, the Township Committee urges residents to use a "cut it and leave it" approach to lawn care.


Curbside collection of brush is done by appointment only. To schedule a pick-up, please call the Department of Public Works at (973) 428-2495. Brush cannot be larger than four inches in diameter, or longer than four feet long. It must be bundled, tied, and placed curbside. Please note: Brush collection is suspended during leaf collection season.


LEAF SEASON: Curbside leaf collection will begin on or about October 15 and continue on through December 7. Due to new storm water management regulations, it is the homeowner's responsibility to ensure that leaves are kept at least 10 feet away from the storm basins. Please do not put branches, rocks or brush clippings in leaf piles. Leaves placed at the curb after this date or in the spring will not be collected. THERE WILL NOT BE LEAF COLLECTION IN THE SPRING. ALL LEAVES & BRUSH BROUGHT TO THE RECYCLING CENTER IN THE FALL OR SPRING MUST BE SEPARATED.


CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS: In the case of minor home repairs and renovations, the Township will collect not more than three (3) tied bundles not exceeding 4' in length, or, debris contained in not more than two (2) plastic or metal 32 gallon garbage receptacle(s), not exceeding 50 Ibs each in weight. The Township will only collect a small quantity of carpeting (this is, not more than 4 rolls) cut and rolled up into four foot lengths.


The Township does not collect construction or demolition debris from new residential units under construction or residential units undergoing major construction. In addition, regular sanitation collection will not begin at a new residential unit until the Building Department has issued a Certificate of Occupancy, or a person(s) has moved into the home. There are no exceptions to these regulations.


Residents performing major home improvements and renovations must dispose of their construction or demolition debris by bringing it to an approved facility or, by renting a dumpster. The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) located at 1100 Edwards Road in Parsippany is an approved facility for the disposal of construction and demolition debris. The facility will accept debris Mondays through Fridays between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Saturdays between 7:30 a.m. to 11 :30 a.m.


To obtain additional information concerning disposal guidelines and costs, please contact the MUA at 973-808-9651.


Asphalt roofing shingles, stumps and oil contaminated soil must be recycled at facilities licensed by the State of New Jersey to accept this material. If you hire a contractor to renovate or repair your home or property, and construction debris is generated, your contractor may recycle this material for you.


PICK-UP OF BULK ITEMS: Curbside collection of bulk items (appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.) is done by appointment only. The Township will only collect a small quantity of carpeting (this is, not more than 4 rolls) cut and rolled up into four foot lengths.  To schedule a pick-up, please call the Department of Public Works at 428-2495. Do not place items at the curb prior to calling the Department of Public Works for a pick-up date. Collection of bulk items may be suspended during the leaf collection season (Please call the DPW for bulk item appointment). Please note: The Township must have evidence that freon has been removed from refrigerators. freezers. air conditioners. and dehumidifiers before these items can be collected curbside. For more information, call (973)428-2495.


PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS: For a nominal fee, Suburban Propane will safely dispose of your unwanted propane gas cylinders. Bring your cylinders to Suburban's location on Route 10 West in Whippany. Call ahead (973-463-0319) for current fee and hours for drop-off.


RECYCLING CENTER: The Hanover Township Recycling Center is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am until 1 :00 pm. The center is closed on Thursdays and Sundays. THE RECYCLING CENTER IS CLOSED ON HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.
The Recycling Center may be closed due to severe inclement weather. Residents have the option to bring recyclables collected at curbside directly to the Center during the hours of operation noted above. Recyclables should never be left outside the gate when the depot is not open. In an effort to ensure that traffic flows safely and smoothly through the Center, due to overwhelming use of the center, trailers will not be permitted. Please make every effort to sort your materials into the three categories noted above before you get to the Center.


HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL AND COMPUTER & TELEVISION RECYCLING: Computers & televisions will now have to be recycled. The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA) schedules a number of Hazardous substance disposal and computer/TV recycling days at various locations within the county every year. Please note: There are nominal fees for disposing of computers, monitors, televisions, printers, and BBQ-sized propane cylinders. Click here for more information, or contact the MCMUA at (973) 829-8006.

 

Certain electronic devices may be brought to the Recycling Center.  Click here for more details.


The MCMUA has also opened a facility at 149 Gold Mine Road in Flanders, to accept household hazardous waste and computers & TV's. The facility is available on an "appointment only" basis on selected mornings. Please call (973) 829-8006 to make an appointment. Click here for more information.

 

The MCMUA has identified additional facilities for consumer electronics recycling. Click here for more information.  In addition, special consumer electronics recycling events are held during the year.  When such events are scheduled, they will be advertised on the Township's web site.

 

Additional Electronics Recycling locations:

Best Buy Stores
GreenVision at Allergro School


 SNOW TIME REMINDER: We would like to remind everyone of the following: (1) it is illegal for residents and/or their contractors to blow, push or plow snow into streets. This type of action creates a hazardous condition for pedestrians and motorists. It is counterproductive to the efforts of the Township in properly salting, sanding and plowing roadways; (2) Snow must be removed from sidewalks within 12 hours of a snowfall in order to provide a clear path; and (3) WHENEVER STREETS ARE SNOW COVERED, VEHICLES CANNOT BE PARKED ON EITHER SIDE OF A ROAD SO THAT PLOWS CAN PROPERLY CLEAR SNOW, IF CARS ARE LEFT ON THE STREET DURING SNOW STORMS, THEY WILL BE SUBJECT TO A SUMMONS.