Montclair Tweaks Trash Collection Schedule: Winter Snow Forecast

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair has tweaked its trash collection schedule for Friday ahead of a winter weather forecast that includes several inches of snow.

A winter weather advisory has been issued for all of New Jersey ahead of a snowstorm expected to hit some parts of the state early Friday, forecasters said. Most snow is expected to fall between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Though widespread snowfall of 2 to 5 inches is expected across much of the region, a narrow band could set up and drop 6 inches in some areas, forecasters said. Read More: NJ Snow Totals Increase, Statewide Weather Advisory Issued

The Montclair Department of Community Services released an advisory on Thursday afternoon, writing:

“The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area to go into effect from midnight tonight until noon tomorrow. Total anticipated snow accumulation expected to be 3 to 5 inches.”

According to Montclair officials, here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to trash collection:

• Trash collection in Section 2 and recycling (mixed paper) in the business districts will not be collected on Friday, January 7, 2022.
• Friday’s routes will be collected on Saturday, January 8, 2022.
• Please do not put trash or mixed paper out until Friday after 6 p.m.

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