COMMINGLED CONTAINER CONTENTS MAY NOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER DISPOSABLES

The contents of your recycling container should include only those items that are listed as ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS.

ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS:
A.   Aluminum Food and Beverage Containers
       Aluminum soda and beer cans, cat food cans, etc.
B.   Glass Food and Beverage Containers
       Flint (clear)
       Amber (brown)
       Emerald (green)
C.    Ferrous Cans
       Soup, coffee cans, etc.

Plastic bottles with the number 1 or 2 in a recycling triangle

        (Remove & Discard all lids,  caps & closures )

• Plastic water bottles
• Plastic soda bottles
• Plastic detergent, shampoo, bleach bottles
• Plastic milk containers
• Plastic bottles where the neck is smaller than the body.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED AS RECYCLABLES:

Mirrors                               
Window or Auto Glass  
General House Items      
Ceramics
Light Bulbs                       
Oil or Antifreeze Containers                         Plastic/Brown Bags           
Coat Hangers
Paint Cans                               
5 Gallon Pails
Tar Pails                                  
Laundry Baskets
Vacuum Hoses                         Plumbing Accessories
Toys                                          
Any Paper Products
Building Products                  
Dishes
Cooking Trays                        
Pots
Pans                                          Toasters
Styrofoam Cups and Plates

LEAF DISPOSAL AFFECTED BY NEW STORMWATER RULES
New Stormwater Pollution Prevention regulations require us to change how we think about the disposal of leaves.  For reasons of safety, environmental protection and to maintain a tidy appearance around the City we are encourage you to either mulch mow,  compost or dispose of your leaves in biodegradable paper bags.  If you bag your leaves please remember the following rules:

• Leaves should be set out only in biodegradable paper bags
• Leaves that are set out in plastic bags will not be collected
• Leaves set out for collection must be free of limbs and branches

The rules and schedule for placing loose leaves in the street will be published in the early fall.  New stormwater regulations prohibit the placement of loose leaves in the street within 10 feet of a storm drain.

COMPOSTING

Composting is a natural process where organic materials decompose and are recycled into a dark, crumbly, earthy smelling soil conditioner known as compost.  Compost improves soil structure and moisture retention, and contributes to healthy plant growth by providing plant nutrients.
Composting:

• Can save money
• Helps the environment
• Is easy and fun

The following can be used as composting ingredients:

• Vegetable food scraps
• Grass clippings
• Leaves, flowers and weeds
• Sawdust and wood ash
• Chopped twigs/ branches
• Coffee grounds

Rutgers Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet FS811 Home Composting
MULCH MOWING
Mulch mowing is a process that uses a lawn mower to chop up leaves into a fine mulch. The mulch is left on the lawn to decompose and become nutrients for your lawn and trees.