Madison Doubles Down On Waste Collection

MADISON, NJ - Madison resident have double the opportunity to take out the trash as a twice weekly pickup schedule will be in place until Sept. 14, according to officials.

Despite the fact that there will be enhanced pickup, there are still a few rules residents need note:

• Paper or commingled recycling that is placed at the curb in plastic bags will no longer be collected by the Borough contractor.
• Acceptable containers are plastic bins, which cannot exceed 40 pounds and are clearly labeled for the respective recycling, commingled recycling or paper recycling.
• Stickers are available for pickup at the Department of Public Works on John Avenue or the Clerk’s Office at Hartley Dodge Memorial.
• The hauler will not pick up recyclables in plastic bags. The plastic bags and its contents will be left at the curb.
• Each container cannot exceed 40 pounds
• No construction material, grass, leaves, medical waste or recyclables.
• No garbage can be put in corrugated cardboard boxes. Corrugated must be recycled.

Officials note that all items must be placed at the curb the night before, but no earlier than 7 p.m. All containers must be removed from curbside prior to 7 p.m. on your collection day. If garbage or recyclables are not put out properly, they will not be collected.

Those with questions are urged to call the Department of Public Works at (973) 593-3088.
Officials note that the collection schedule is available online through RecycleCoach.

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