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Trash and Recyclables

This page contains information related to as well as the schedule for trash and recyclables collection. 

Recycling Collection - every Thursday

Trash Collection - every Friday

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bulletRecycling
bulletHazardous Household Waste
bulletSolid Waste Disposal (Includes Leaf Collection)
bulletYard Waste & Branches Schedule

 

   

Recycling

Wenonah recycles newspapers, aluminum, glass bottles and containers, aluminum and steel cans and plastic containers. Recyclables pickup is on Thursday. Place recyclables in lathe plastic bins or extra trash cans. DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS. It is not necessary to remove labels. Paper should be bound with masking tape or tied into 12" high bundles. On dry days, it can be placed in cardboard boxes or paper bags. On rainy days, covered empty trash cans can be used to keep papers and other recyclables dry. If you have specific questions regarding recycling, please feel free to contact the Public Works Department at 468-5300.

The following is a list of do's and don'ts:

Batteries and Hearing Aids - Alkaline Batteries no longer are recycled and can be disposed of in your regular trash. Rechargeable and button batteries are still recycled. Boxes for used button batteries and hearing aids are located on the counter in the tax office. Please dispose of these items there.

Plastic Containers - Do recycle!

Glass
           Do Recycle:     
                                      Soda and other beverage bottles
                                      Food jars
                                      Other glass containers
           Do not Recycle:
                                      Window glass, blue glass, mirrors, perfume bottles, light bulbs, ceramics or pottery, Cookware,
                                      opaque glass or glass containers which held hazardous chemicals or materials. Please dispose of
                                      these items in a safe manner.

Paper - Container should not exceed 50 lbs
          Do Recycle:
                                     Newspapers and inserts that come with the newspaper.
                                     Cardboard
                                     Paperboard
                                     Food boxes
                                     magazines and junk mail

Steel and Aluminum (Can be commingled)
           Do Recycle:
                                     Soda, beer, aluminum steel, tin or bimetal cans (items include soup cans, fruit juice cans,
                                     pet food cans and other metal or steel food containers or cans). It is not necessary to remove labels.
                                     Please rinse cans.
          
Do not Recycle:
                                    Aerosol cans, cans that held paint, oil or gasoline cans, any metal containers that held hazardous
                                    chemicals or materials. Do not recycle aluminum pie plates, disposable aluminum bake ware,
                                    TV dinner trays, foil, metal scraps or other non-food, non-beverage cans.

Used Motor Oil
          Do Recycle:
                                   Place in clean plastic bottles and take to Borough Garage between 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Be sure oil is
                                   not contaminated with antifreeze or other materials. Call the public Works Department at 468-5300
                                   for further instructions.

 


Gloucester County sponsors several Household Special Waste Collection Days for many hazardous products. Refer to the Gloucester County Recycling Guide distributed annually, or visit their website at www.gcianj.com or call Gloucester County Recycling @ (856) 478-6045.

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Hazardous Household Waste

The improper disposal of hazardous household waste can cause problems for the entire community. Some waste is toxic to humans or wildlife, while others can cause serious medical problems. NEVER dump hazardous waste down a toilet or drain, or on the ground, or in a catch basin or storm drain where they could contaminate soil or be carried into local streams and drinking water sources.

Federal law allows only licensed hazardous waste haulers to handle combustible waste. Any product which is labeled "warning, caution, poisonous, toxic, flammable, corrosive, reactive or explosive" is considered hazardous.

This includes household products that contain toxic chemicals, ammunition, paint, pesticides, herbicides, turpentine, lighter fluid, photographic and pool chemicals, rat poison, car batteries and other hazardous materials.

Gloucester County sponsors several "Household Special Waste" collection days each year. These items may be taken to the county for proper disposal. For additional information please call the Gloucester County Improvement Authority at 848-4002 or check at their website: www.gcianj.com.

Asbestos products are never to be disposed of with your household trash. For information regarding the disposal of asbestos, please call the Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex at 478-6045.

 

2009 Household Special Waste Collections

South Harrison
- March 14th
- April 4th
- May 9th
- July 11th
- September 12th
- October 10th

Clayton
- May 16th
- October 17th

 

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Solid Waste Disposal

Trash Collection (Friday) - All trash must be placed in containers with a total weight not exceeding 50 lbs. Plastic trash bags are acceptable, but must not be overloaded or ruptured. Use of other receptacles besides plastic bags or trash cans could lead to the inadvertent disposal of containers.

Any trash or construction debris that is generated by a contractor is the responsibility of the contractor and the homeowner. The Borough will not remove this waste, even if it is placed at the curb and is properly containerized. All trash must be placed at the curb prior to 7:00 AM on trash day, but not before 6:00PM on the day prior to the collection. After collection, all empty containers shall be removed from the curb side promptly. Waste that does not comply will not be picked up.

Bulk Pick Ups - Furniture and non-recyclable bulk items will be collected on the same day as household trash, Friday. Note: trash contractor picks up bulk items. Recyclable appliances, washers, dryers, scrap metal, etc. will be removed by contacting the Public Works Department at: 468-5300. Please leave a message with your address and a description of what needs to be picked up.

Leaf Collection October 18th through December 20th
(NOT in bags or containers)
Place in street away from curb, vehicles and storm drains
When:

bulletLeaves will be picked up on a rotating basis throughout the borough approximately every 7 to 10 days.
 
bulletTiming is dependent upon weather and/or Public Works availability in the event of in-town emergencies.
 
bulletAfter the bulk leaf collection has been completed on December 20, all leaves should be put in containers.

How:

bulletLeaves placed too near a parked car cannot be picked up (adequate space is required for leaf removal equipment)
 
bulletDuring bulk leaf collection, leaves should be placed in the street far enough from the curb line to allow water to flow past to the catch basins.
 
bulletLeaves should be placed at least 10-foot from all storm water catch basins.

What:

bulletDo not mix tree limbs or branches with leaves. If mixed in or on top of the leaves, leaves will not be picked up.
 
bulletPine needles may be included with the leaves.
 
bulletPlease note that pine needles are considered leaves.

Grass Clippings - These must be mulched or recycled on your own property. The Borough will not collect grass clippings.

Branches for Chipping (1st & 3rd Monday until mid-October) (includes Christmas trees - first week of January) - Small branches should be cut into 6 foot lengths and placed at the curb for collection. Please make sure branches are separate from loose yard waste which must be containerized.

Wood Chips - Please help yourself to wood chips. They are located on S. Garfield Avenue. Call the Public Works Office at 468-5300 if you want some delivered to your driveway (not on the street).

Containerized Yard Waste (2nd & 4th Monday until mid-October) - For pickup on designated days, please place waste in container at the curb. Containers can be heavy duty plastic bags, cardboard boxes, clean trash cans or other plastic containers. Container's weight must not exceed 50 lbs. All containers, including plastic bags, will be left with the homeowner. We cannot dispose of yard waste effectively if plastic is included! Note: yard waste does not include grass clippings or leaves.

Snow Removal - When Snow is expected, please make every attempt to park vehicles in driveways or off the street. If your car MUST remain on the street when it snows, please use the odd/even system for the purpose of successful plowing. On odd days, park cars on the odd numbered side of the street. On even days, park the cars on the even numbered side of the street. We thank you for these efforts which will aid in the prompt and efficient removal of snow from our streets. If at all possible, wait to shovel your driveway until the snow has been pushed back to the curb line by the plows. Sidewalks must be cleared within 12 hours of accumulation, as per ordinance.

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Containerized Yard Waste

Branches For Chipping

2nd & 4th Monday

1st & 3rd Monday

January 11, 25 January 4, 19*
February 8, 22 February 1, 16*
March 8, 22 March 1, 15
April 12, 26 April 5, 19
May 10, 24 May 3, 17
June 14, 28 June 7, 21
July 12, 26 July 6*, 21
August 9, 23 August 2, 16
September 13, 27 September 7*, 20
October 12 (last day for yard waste) October 4 (last day for branches)
October 18th Bulk Leaf Collection Begins October 18th Bulk Leaf Collection Begins

* = (Tuesday)

 

Building Materials - (example: bricks, cinder blocks, old fencing, etc) These are NOT collected by the Borough. It is the responsibility of the homeowner or contractor to arrange for proper disposal. This includes wood remaining from tree removal. If you hired someone to cut down a tree, the contractor must remove the wood. Remember, removal of shade trees requires approval from the Shade Tree Commission.

Shade Tree Commission Trees
Contact the Shade Tree Commission @ 468-9692 concerning trees located between the curb and sidewalk for questions concerning trimming/removal or to report a problem tree.
 

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