Spring 2019 Large Item Clean Up Week

Posted: March 29, 2019

The township-wide collection of large household garbage items begins on Monday, April 22 and ends Friday, April 26, 2019. All residents must place bulk clean up items curbside no later than 6:00 a.m. on Monday.

Streets for each regular route will be done once only. The hauler, Blue Diamond, will not return to a section once they have finished.

Loose household items must be placed curbside in bags or cans (not recyclable cardboard boxes). Please be sure to clearly separate regular household trash from your cleanup items.

The following items may be placed curbside:

• Household Furniture
  Couches, chairs, mattresses, box springs, dressers, tables, etc. Note: Metal furniture is recycled at the recycling center.
• Latex Paint
  Please be sure to completely dry out by using cat litter or sand to absorb liquid.
• Carpet
  Approximately 110 sq. ft. (rolled and tied rug no more than four ft. long).

The following items may NOT be placed curbside:

• All Building/Construction Materials
  Wooden fences, plywood, paneling, studs, retaining walls, boards, doors, windows, concrete, bricks, mortar, cabinets, bathtubs, countertops, roofing materials, etc.
• Auto Parts/Tires
  Used motor oil , mufflers, engines, etc.
• All Recyclables
  View the township’s list of recyclables.
• All Metal
• White Goods
  Large household appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc. Curbside pickup is available year-round by advance arrangement. To have one or more of these items removed, all you need to do is call the health department at the number below. There is a fee of $30.00 per item.
• Lawn Waste
  Leaves, branches, grass clippings, etc.
• Computers/Televisions
• Hazardous Materials
  Chemicals, pesticides, etc.
• Items of exceptional size/weight
  Items weighing over 200 pounds or longer than five feet; includes boats, hot tubs, pianos, etc.

Have questions regarding acceptable materials? Contact the health department at 973.989.7050.