2014 SOLID WASTE GUIDE

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1 8 pringfield Avenue Cranford, J Recycling taff Jennifer E. Kobliska Recycling Coordinator & Registrar Ken Meier Litter Enforcement Officer 204 OLID WATE GUIDE We are pleased to provide residents with a new updated and more comprehensive version of our annual guide. The guide will provide information about the Conservation Center, Curbside Recycling, Hazardous Waste disposal and Bulky Waste disposal. Please retain this information which also includes your new 204 Recycling chedule. Conservation Center The Cranford Conservation Center, located at 20 Birchwood Avenue, can be used by residents to recycle yard waste, brush, glass, aluminum, electronics, steel, plastic and paper. The Center also accepts used motor oil and oil filters. However, while you do need to purchase a Yard Waste Permit to drop off certain home generated yard debris, there are numerous recyclables that can be brought to the Center that do not require a permit. ee the Recycling Guide on the following pages for more information on what can and cannot be recycled at the Conservation Center, and the methods to do so. Also, please note the Center s hours of operation since the days and hours change depending on the season. HOW TO OBTAI A YARD WATE PERMIT Please ote: The conservation center will only be accepting checks on weekends o Cash. Residents can purchase a permit in one of three ways: at the Center, through the mail or by visiting the Cranford Health Department, 8 pringfield Avenue. Please be aware that the 203 permit is valid until April 0, 204 A 204 permit will be valid until April, 205. To apply through the mail: You must fill out the application form Enclose a check for $75 made out to the Township of Cranford. end to: Cranford Twp. Conservation Center 8 pringfield Ave. Cranford, J 0706 Please ote: Only one permit will be sent through the mail per household. To obtain a second permit for another vehicle in your household, you must wait until April 26th and come in person to the Conservation Center. There is a limit of two permit stickers per household for the $75 fee. You must have a permit sticker affixed to the driver s side back window in order to deposit yard debris at the Center. Buying a new car? Be sure to remove the permit sticker from your old vehicle and bring it to the Conservation Center so we can issue you a new one at no charge. Yard Material Accepted (with permit) Yard and garden clippings Grass clippings, leaves, Gum Balls Hedges & shrubs (do not need bundling) Tree parts and stumps (max. 24 long) Firewood (max. 24 long, max. 2 feet in diameter) Leaves Leaves can be brought to the Center all year long without a permit. However, the Township DPW also has a leaf collection program. Look for more information in the eptember issue of the Township ews which is mailed in eptember. Christmas Trees Remember, you cannot put your tree to the curb. You can drop it off at the Center without a permit. Make sure there are no bags, ornaments or tinsel, please! Trees will be chipped for ground cover. Yard Material ot Accepted Broken concrete, stones, bricks, dirt Demolition material, rotten wood, wood chips Combustible materials such as vehicle batteries, gasoline, solvents and chemicals Tree stumps larger than 2 feet in diameter Tree parts longer than 24 in length 4

2 204 HOUR OF OPERATIO January, February & March Fridays aturdays 9:30am to 3:50pm April & May aturdays & undays 9:30am to 3:50pm June, July & August 2:30pm to 6:20pm aturdays & undays 9:30am to 3:50pm eptember, October & ovember aturdays & undays 9:30am to 3:50pm December Fridays aturdays 9:30am to 3:50pm Holiday Closings: April 20 Questions & Answers Q. Where do I dispose of hazardous waste products like pesticides, pool chemicals and antifreeze? A. everal times a year the county holds collection events specifically for hazardous waste disposal. You can visit their website at: or call them at (908) for more information. Q. Does the Township provide for residential garbage service? A. The Township does not provide residential garbage service. Residents must contract privately for this service. ee the list under Important Contact Information for a list of haulers. Q. How do I dispose of latex paint? A. If there is liquid paint in the can and you can t use it up, remove the lid and let the paint air dry, or add absorbent material like kitty liter or speedy dry to hasten the drying process. When solidified put the can in a plastic bag and dispose of it with your regular garbage. Q. How do I remove large items that can not be disposed of with my regular household garbage? A. For removal of old appliances, furniture, renovation materials or other bulky waste items, residents have three options:. Ask your private trash company if they will take the items. 2. Call the Union County Transfer tation in Linden ( ) or J&R Recycling In Elizabeth ( ). 3. Wait for the annual Bulky Waste Collection (permit fee required to participate) in the fall. Look for information in the eptember issue of the Cranford Township ews for details on this Township wide program. Important Contact Information Twp. Office of Recycling Recycling, Conservation Center Cleanup Week Giordano Curbside Recycling Contractor Twp. Dept. of Public Works Union County Household Hazardous Waste Program Computer & Electronic Collection Events Residential Garbage Haulers A & anitation Ferreira Carting Grand anitation Midco R..D. Disposal Waste Management Remember! These items can be recycled locally all year long: At Conservation Center Motor Oil and Motor Oil Filters Electronics Magazines, Junk Mail, Office Paper On Curbside Recycling Days Hardcover & oftcover Books Magazines, Junk Mail, Office Paper 5

3 What To Recycle, Where & How to Recycle 6 EWPAPER (And inserts that come with newspapers) Curb & Conservation Center: Tie securely with string or twine only. o tape or wire, no bags. MIXED PAPER Magazines, junk mail,envelopes, file folders, computer and office paper, notebook paper, catalogs, phone books, Graybrown paperboard, non-corrugated boxes like cereal boxes, gift boxes and shoe boxes Curb & Conservation Center: Tie securely with string or twine or place in large paper bag. o plastic bags. ote: hredded paper may be collected in a clear plastic bag at curbside or Conservation Center. PAPERBACK BOOK Curb & Conservation Center: Tie in bundles or put in brown paper bag. HARDCOVERBOOK Curb: Tie in bundles or put in brown paper bag. Conservation Center: Bundle or brown bag. Goes with corrugated. CORRUGATED CARDBOARD Curb: Flatten & tie, max size 4x4x foot high Conservation Center: Bundle or brown bag. Goes with corrugated. BROW PAPER BAG Curb & Conservation Center: Bundle separately or with corrugated pile. GLA BOTTLE & JAR* Curb: Commingle in sturdy recycling bucket (Clear Conservation Center: eparate by color. DO OT OVERFLOW COTAIER PAPER MILK & JUICE CARTO* DO OT OVERFLOW COTAIER * All recyclables can be put in the same sturdy container. Empty Paint Cans Metal clothes hangers (Return to cleaners) Plastic tubs such as margarine, yogurt, or any plastic bottle that s not type or 2. Plastic flower pots or 5 gallon buckets tyrofoam Plastic and metal lids, caps from bottles & jars Excessively dirty food containers TEEL / TI CA* Do ot Recycle At Curbside Curb: Commingle in sturdy recycling bucket (Clear Conservation Center: Designated, separate container. ELECTROIC Conservation Center Only: Resident must be able to put electronics in the container. Assistance will not be provided with lifting. AEROOL CA*(MUT BE EMPTY) Curb Only: Commingle with bottles and cans. DO OT OVERFLOW COTAIER PLATIC BOTTLE & JAR* Type & 2 Only Curb: Commingle in sturdy recycling bucket (Clear Plastic Bags Permitted) Conservation Center: Designated separate containers. DO OT OVERFLOW COTAIER PLATIC COTAIER Type 3 to 7 Conservation Center Only: Designated separate container. ALUMIUM CA* Conservation Center Only: Designated separate container. ALUMIUM FOIL / PIE PLATE, ETC.* UED CLOTHIG / TEXTILE Includes paired shoes and socks, hats, belts, drapes, towels, sheets, nylon curtains. (Can also be saved for charitable drives) Place in clean items in tied plastic bag and bring to: Fanwood Recycling Center, orth Avenue, Fanwood, J Hours: Weds. & at. 9:00am to :00pm UED MOTOR OIL & MOTOR OIL FILTER Conservation Center Only: Bring to designated containers. ote: Drip-dry plastic bottles from motor oil can be recycled with plastic bottles. Window glass ceramics, mirrors, crystal, dishes, drinking glasses, Pyrex, light bulbs Wet clothing, pillows, rugs, foam-backed drapes Aerosol cans or paint cans that are not completely empty! Any container from pesticides, gasoline, kerosene, propane, etc.

4 204 RECYCLIG CHEDULE ewspapers & magazines must be bundled with twine and put at the curb. Corrugated cardboard must be flattened and bundled with twine. Mixed paper and junk mail must be tied or put in paper bag at the curb. Commingled: Paper milk and juice cartons, empty aerosal cans, plastic bottles and jars type & 2, aluminum cans, foil, pie plates, glass bottles and jars, steel tin cans. Township of Cranford pickups are made rain or shine. Place your recyclables at the curbside by 7am on the scheduled day or the night before pickup. January unday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday aturday February unday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday aturday March unday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday aturday unday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday aturday April unday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday aturday May unday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday aturday June unday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday aturday July unday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday aturday August unday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday aturday eptember unday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday aturday October ovember unday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday aturday unday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday aturday December outhside Pickups orthside Pickups 7

5 Mail - In Conservation Center Permit Application You may apply with this mail-in form for your permit, but not before March 3, 204. Remember that a 203 permit expires on April 0, 204. Only one car permit per household address will be sent through the mail. If you do not receive your permit in ten days call For a second car permit, beginning April 26, 204, you must apply in person at the Conservation Center. For in person registration, you do not need this application but you are required to present the J car registration for the vehicle you are registering. This form must be filled completely and clearly. Enclose a check for $75.00 to Township of Cranford. Enclose a photocopy of your car registration. Mail to: Cranford Township Conservation Center Permits Attn: Recycling Coordinator 8 pringfield Avenue, Cranford, J 0706 If you have any questions please call the Recycling Office at Please ote: The conservation center will only be accepting checks on weekends o Cash. 204 Conservation Center Permit Application Please print clearly. ame: Cranford Address: Vehicle Make & Model: Color: License Plate o. qphotocopy of Vehicle Registration Attached qleased Car qcompany Owned Car ame of Lessor or Company If you are applying for a permit for a leased or company own car you are required to also mail a copy of your Driver's License. Enclosed is your check #, payable to "Township of Cranford" OFFICE UE OLY Permit o. Date Processed Initials: Entered 8