East Brunswick Could See Delays In Waste Pick-Up Due To COVID

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Township’s solid waste and recycling contractor, Solterra Recycling Solutions, has informed officials that they are experiencing a high volume of “call outs” due to staff testing positive for omicron or being in close contact.

As a result, residents may experience delays in services due to a limited workforce, the contractor told Township officials.

“Solterra Recycling Solutions remains fully committed to pursuing the completion of services in a safe, diligent and reasonable manner,” officials said. “We must recognize, however, there is a strong likelihood that we may encounter delays in service as a result of the limited workforce.”

Solterra Recycling Solutions provides non-hazardous solid waste, organic waste, and recycling collection to over 30 municipalities, 400,000 residential households, and 2,000 commercial customers throughout central and northern New Jersey as well as the Philadelphia metropolitan area, according to their website.

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