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Collection Schedule Recycling
Township of Nutley
Recycling
       Department of Public Works

Collection Schedule
       Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli
       Director of Public Works

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                  2020-2021 Recycling Collection Guide
Collection Schedule Recycling
Dear Resident,
                                                                                    Weekly Curbside Collection
As I complete my 12th year as the Director of Public
                                                                                       Visit www.nutleynj.org/recycling to find out your collection day.
Works, I would again like to take this opportunity
                                                                                    ZONE #1 - Tuesdays • ZONE #2 - Wednesdays • ZONE #3 - Thursdays
to personally thank you for continuing to make our
recycling program such a huge success. Over the                                          APRIL 2020                    MAY                  JUNE
last couple of years we made several modifications                                  S M T W T F S              S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
to the recycling program to adapt to the changes                                             1 2 3 4                           1 2     1 2 3 4 5 6
in the industry. Two years ago we outsourced                                        5 6 7 8 9 10 11            3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
one-half of our recycling pick up to become more                                    12 13 14 15 16 17 18       10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
cost efficient and reduce manpower. As the recycling market continues to
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evolve, so will the Department of Public Works.
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I am constantly working to implement cost-savings for our residents
without affecting services. As we meet the challenges of a changing                           JULY                   AUGUST             SEPTEMBER
industry, we also continue to provide educational and informative recycling         S M     T W T       F S    S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
events to our community. Thank you again for your cooperation.                                 1 2      3 4                       1        1 2 3 4 5
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Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli                                                       19 20   21 22 23   24 25   16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Director of Public Works                                                            26 27   28 29 30   31      23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30
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Recycling Guidelines                                                                      OCTOBER                   NOVEMBER             DECEMBER
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y     As per New Jersey State Law and Chapter 614 of the Code of the
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      Township of Nutley, recycling is MANDATORY for all property owners,
      tenants, residents and businesses.                                            4 5 6 7 8 9 10              8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
y     It is the responsibility of the resident to recycle according to the listed   11 12 13 14 15 16 17       15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
      guidelines.                                                                   18 19 20 21 22 23 24       22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
y     Recyclables are to be placed in the correct container at curbside             25 26 27 28 29 30 31       29 30                27 28 29 30 31
      no earlier than 5:00pm the night before or no later than 6:00am
      the day of collection.                                                           JANUARY 2020                 FEBRUARY               MARCH
y     You can help avoid missed pickups by not placing your recyclables             S M T W T F S               S M T W T F S S M T W T                     F S
      next to trees, telephone poles, parked cars or other obstructions and                         1 2            1 2 3 4 5 6          1 2 3 4             5 6
      by having the material at the curb for collection at the proper times          3 4 5 6 7 8 9              7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11              12 13
      and in the proper recycling containers.                                       10 11 12 13 14 15 16       14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18         19 20
y     Recyclables may not be placed in the street.                                  17 18 19 20 21 22 23       21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25         26 27
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          Department of Public Works
                                                                                                        Holiday Closings
                      Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli                                     Recycling will not be collected on the following holidays
                          Director of Public Works                                      Collection will resume on your next scheduled collection day.
                            Phone: 973-284-4959
                                                                                    April 10        Good Friday             Nov. 11           Veterans Day
                     Email: mayorscarpelli@nutleynj.org
                                                                                    May 25          Memorial Day            Nov. 26-27        Thanksgiving
                                                                                    July 3          Independence Day        Dec. 25           Christmas Day
                 DEPARTMENTAL PHONE NUMBERS,                                        Sept. 7         Labor Day               Jan. 1            New Year’s Day
                  OFFICE HOURS AND LOCATIONS                                        Oct. 12         Columbus Day            Jan. 18           Dr. MLK, Jr. Day
                                                                                    Nov. 3          Election Day            Feb. 15           President’s Day
           Engineering Department and Parking Division                                          Garbage will not be collected on the following holidays
                            Town Hall, 2nd Floor                                                  New Year’s Day • Memorial Day • Independence Day
                  Monday thru Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm                                              Labor Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day
                Phone: 973-284-4958 | Fax: 973-284-4905
              On-Site Engineer: Thursdays | 9:00am - 12:00pm                                        Snow Plowing Days
                                                                                         There will be no recycling collection on snow plowing days.
                  Water, Sewer and Road Department                                      Collection will resume on your next scheduled collection day.
                               1 Cortland Street
                   Monday thru Friday | 7:30am - 4:00pm                             Collection Suspensions & Changes
                Phone: 973-284-4984 | Fax: 973-284-4995                                Any other collection suspensions or changes will be announced
    For water and sewer emergencies after hours, holidays and weekends                  via the Township’s email alert system, the Remyndr app and
         please call the Nutley Police Department at 973-284-4950.                          posted on the Township’s website, www.nutleynj.org.
Collection Schedule Recycling
2 SEPARATE RECYCLING TRUCKS • 2 SEPARATE RECYCLING CONTAINERS
• All recycling should be placed curbside BEFORE 6:00am on your collection day.
• Commingled recycling material (cans/plastic/glass) will be picked up by F. Basso, Jr. Rubbish Removal Inc. for the Township of Nutley.
• Paper and cardboard recycling material will be picked up by the Township Department of Public Works.

       Commingled Recycling                                                                Paper and Cardboard
  METAL, GLASS & PLASTIC                              CARTONS                              MIXED PAPER                           CARDBOARD
      Aluminum and tin cans                  Cream, Milk and Soy Milk                  Books                                All corrugated cardboard
      Glass bottles and jars                 Juice and Individual Juice                Junk mail                            boxes (cut into 18 inch
      Plastic containers with #1             Soup and Broth                            Letters and envelopes                pieces)
      thru #7 on the bottom                  Wine                                      Magazines and catalogs
      (such as food, beverage, yogurt,                                                 Newspapers
      detergent and shampoo bottles)                                                   Office and colored paper              SHREDDED PAPER
                                                                                       Paper bags                           Place into clear plastic
                                                                                       Paperboard (such as cereal,          garbage bags
                                                                                       pizza and tissue boxes)
                                                                                       Phone books

 COMMINGLED RECYCLING - NOT ACCEPTED                                             PAPER AND CARDBOARD RECYCLING - NOT ACCEPTED
• Recycling containers weighing • Flower pots                                    • Recycling containers weighing • Soiled or food contaminated
   more than 35 pounds or placed • Light bulbs                                      more than 35 pounds or placed   papers or cartons
   in any plastic bags           • Styrofoam                                        in any plastic bags           • Cardboard not broken down,
• Drinking or window glass       • Other types of plastics                       • Paper plates, cups or towels     larger than 18 inches or with
• Plastic shopping bags                                                          • Wax coated cardboard             styrofoam inserts

                   RECYCLING IS NOT TO BE PLACED IN ANY PLASTIC BAGS (except Shredded Paper in Clear Bags)
                  Our Recycling Vendors WILL NOT accept your recycling as it will cause damage to their equipment!

Recycling Bins are available free-of-charge (limit one round, one rectangular
& one vegetative waste bin per household) at the Department of Public Works,
                                                                                                       Garbage, Bulk Items,
    weekdays from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Proper Identification is required!                                 Vegetative Waste and
                                                                                                       Leaf Collection
Electronics Recycling                                  PLEASE NOTE: Location Changes
                                                  DO NOT drop off in lot prior to dates below!         The following are coordinated by the
                                                                                                       Department of Public Affairs / Health Department.
                      SPECIAL ELECTRONICS DROP OFF DAYS
                                                                                                       • Garbage Collection
            Municipal Parking Lot 7 (507 Franklin Ave.) • 9:00am - 1:00pm
                                                                                                           Curbside collection twice per week.
          Township of Nutley Residents Only • Proper Identification will be required
   • Saturday, April 25, 2020                • Saturday, December 5, 2020                              • Bulk Items and White Goods
   • Saturday, July 11, 2020                 • Saturday, February 13, 2021                                 All items MUST be placed curbside Tuesday
                See additional Essex County Collection Dates below!                                        evenings for WEDNESDAY pick up.

                                         ACCEPTABLE ITEMS                                              • Vegetative Waste, Tree Branches, Grass
  • Computers and Laptops                • Monitors              • Stereos and Speakers                  Clippings and Leaves (in collaboration with DPW)
  • FAX Machines                         • Printers              • Televisions                             Township-wide collection April thru December on
  • Microwaves                           • Scanners              • VCR and DVD Players                     WEDNESDAYS (excluding holidays).

                    OTHER ELECTRONICS RECYCLING OPTIONS                                                    Debris must be placed in Brown Bio-Degradable
                                                                                                           Paper Bags or Container.
   ESSEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY                                E-REVIVAL, LLC
 Computer and Electronics Recycling Day                      33 Branch Street, Paterson
   May 16, 2020 and October 2020 (TBA)                              732-429-4392                       Please call 973-284-4976 or visit
   9:00am - 3:00pm • Essex County DPW                    Monday - Friday • 8:00am - 5:00pm             www.nutleynj.org/garbage for additional
   99 West Bradford Avenue, Cedar Grove                 Residents may drop off their electronics       information and collection guidelines.
  Info: 973-792-9060 or www.ecuanj.com                  year-round for recycling free of charge.
What do I do with?
ITEM                                        DISPOSAL LOCATION
Household Batteries                         Throw alkaline batteries away in your regular hosuehold trash.
                                            Rechargable batteries can be disposed of at Essex County’s Household Hazardous Waste Day.
Flourescent Bulbs                           Bring to Essex County’s Household Hazardous Waste Day.
Paint                                       Latex: Residents are encouraged to remove the lid from the Latex Paint can and allow the paint to air dry in a
                                            well ventilated area (cat litter, saw-dust and shredded newspaper can be added to the contents of the can to
                                            speed the drying process). Once the paint has solidified within the container, it can be disposed of with your
                                            regular household trash.

                                            Oil-Based: Bring to Essex County’s Household Hazardous Waste Day.
Plastic Bags                                Nutley Shop-Rite (place in designated container outside the store)
Tires                                       Residents may dispose of 2 tires at a time (without rims). Please call 973-284-4984 to schedule a pick up.
                                            Tires from commerical vehicles are not accepted!
Used Motor Oil                              Bring used motor oil to any service station that works on cars or to the Municipal Garage.
Vehicle Batteries                           Vehicle batteries can be dropped off in the designated bin at the Municipal Garage.

           ESSEX COUNTY’S HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS                                            QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
                  WASTE COLLECTION DAYS
                                                                              • Garbage, Bulk Items, Vegetative
          May 2, 2020 and October 2020 (TBA) • 9:00am - 3:00pm                  Waste and Leaf Collection ............................................... 973-284-4976
         Essex County DPW • 99 West Bradford Avenue, Cedar Grove                    			                                                     www.nutleynj.org/garbage
                                                                              • Recycling Collection ........................................................ 973-284-4984
                        Please contact 973-792-9060 or                                                                                    www.nutleynj.org/recycling
                visit www.ecuanj.com for additional information.              • Recycling Coordinator ..................................................... 973-284-4958
                                                                                                                                                   sferraro@nutleynj.org

                                                                   2020-2021 Recycling Collection Information

                                                                NUTLEY, NJ 07110
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                                                                                                             Director of Public Works
West Caldwell, NJ                                                                                            Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli
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2020    NUTLEY DPW COMMUNITY OUTREACH &
        RECYCLING EVENTS
APRIL                                                                     JUNE
Saturday, April 11 - Residential Shredding Day                            Sunday, June 14 - Nutley Farmers Market - Opening Day
10:00am - 2:00pm (or until truck is full) | Municipal Parking Lot 9       9:00am - 2:00pm | Municipal Parking Lot 9
Safely destroy your sensitive documents while protecting identity theft   Now entering its 11th season, the outdoor Nutley Farmers Market
and recycling paper!                                                      features delicious local foods and goods, live music, special events,
                                                                          and a weekly walking group.
Saturday, April 18 - Compost Day
10:00am - 2:00pm | Municipal Parking Lot 9                                The market runs every Sunday through October 25, 2020!
Learn about the many benefits of composting at home and how you           For more information, please visit www.nutleynj.org/farmersmarket
can make an environmental difference in the community! Demonstra-
tion by local Rutgers Master Gardener. Compost will be available (bring
your own bags and shovels).
                                                                          JULY
                                                                          Saturday, July 11 - Electronics Recycling Collection Day
                                                                          9:00am - 1:00pm | Municipal Parking Lot 7
Please Note: Due to the popularity of this program, a limit of 5 leaf
                                                                          Consumer electronics will be collected for recycling.
bags OR 2 garbage cans full of compost, per household!

Saturday, April 19 - Spring Farmers Market                                AUGUST
1:30pm - 5:30pm | Vincent Methodist Church                                Sunday, August 16 - Trophy Recycling Day
Join us at our 1 day only Spring Farmers Market, which will feature a     9:00am - 2:00pm | Municipal Parking Lot 9
variety of local foods, handmade products, community organizations,       Don’t know what to do with that dusty, broken Little League trophy?
and live music!                                                           All trophies and medals will be collected for recycling.

Saturday, April 25 - Electronics Recycling Collection Day
9:00am - 1:00pm | Municipal Parking Lot 7                                 SEPTEMBER
Consumer electronics will be collected for recycling.                     Sunday, September 20 - Denim and Textile Recycling Day
                                                                          9:00am - 2:00pm | Municipal Parking Lot 9
                                                                          Clean & dry clothing (including denim), paired shoes, bedding, linens,
MAY                                                                       hats, handbags, belts, fabric scraps 36” x 36” or larger and other
Saturday, May 2 - Big Truck Day                                           textiles will be collected for recycling.
12:00pm - 3:00pm | Municipal Parking Lot 9
Celebrate National Public Works Week by experiencing the high-tech        Sunday, September 20 - Green Day at the Farmers Market
equipment and vehicles used to provide vital township DPW services.       9:00am - 2:00pm | Municipal Parking Lot 9
Learn how they operate to serve you better. Kids can climb aboard and     Join us at our annual “mini” eco-fest at the Nutley Farmers
honk the horn!                                                            Market featuring fair trade and eco-friendly vendors, educational
                                                                          exhibits and workshops focused on environmentally friendly living
Sunday-Saturday, May 10-17 - National Public Works Week                   and making “greener” choices.
2020 Theme: “The Rhythm of Public Works”
                                                                          Saturday-Sunday, September 26-27 - Town-Wide Garage Sale
The 60th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the               8:00am - 5:00pm | Town-Wide
American Public Works Association celebrates the importance of            Registration fee of $10 to benefit Township Go Green initiative.
public works to each citizen’s daily lives: planning, building,
managing and operating at the heart of their local communities to         Pre-Registration Required! Please visit the Engineering Department
improve everyday quality of life.                                         (Town Hall, 2nd Floor) to register and purchase your permit.

                   Township of Nutley
                                                                                             EVENT LOCATIONS
                   Department of Public Works                                                Municipal Garage - 1 Cortland Street
                                                                                             Municipal Parking Lot 7 - 507 Franklin Avenue (behind Bella Luce)
                   Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli                                             Municipal Parking Lot 9 - 537 Franklin Avenue
                                                                                             Vincent Methodist Church - 100 Vincent Place
                   Director of Public Works

     For more information on Department of Public Works programs and events please call (973) 284-4959 or visit www.nutleynj.org.
2020    NUTLEY DPW COMMUNITY OUTREACH &
        RECYCLING EVENTS
OCTOBER                                                                  FEBRUARY 2021
Saturday, October 3 - Leaf Bag Distribution Day and Food Drive           Saturday, February 13 - Electronics Recycling Collection Day
8:00am - 1:00pm | Municipal Garage                                       9:00am - 1:00pm | Municipal Parking Lot 7
Residents may pick-up their free 10 bio-degradable bags. Donations       Consumer electronics will be collected for recycling.
of non-perishable items will also be collected for Nutley Food Pantry.
                                                                                      Receive Curbside Pickup Reminders
Sunday, October 11 - Techno Trash Day                                                   and Alerts on your Smartphone!
9:00am - 2:00pm | Municipal Parking Lot 9
VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs and plastic jewel cases will be collected for
recycling.

Sunday, October 18 - Hanger Recycling Day
9:00am - 2:00pm | Municipal Parking Lot 9                                          Find out more at www.nutleynj.org/remyndr
Clean out your closets and bring down all metal, plastic and wooden
hangers for recycling.
                                                                                                    Township of Nutley
Sunday, October 18 - Rigid Plastic Recycling Day                                                Department of Public Works
9:00am - 2:00pm | Municipal Parking Lot 7                                                                 Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli
Bring your bulky rigid plastics such as garbage cans, resin lawnfurni-                                        Director of Public Works
ture, laundry baskets and children’s outdoor play units for recycling.                                          Phone: 973-284-4959
                                                                                                         Email: mayorscarpelli@nutleynj.org
Sunday, October 25 - Nutley Farmers Market - Final Market
9:00am - 2:00pm | Municipal Parking Lot 9                                               DEPARTMENTAL PHONE NUMBERS,
The 11th season of the Nutley Farmers Market ends today.
                                                                                         OFFICE HOURS AND LOCATIONS

NOVEMBER                                                                             Engineering Department / Parking Division
Friday-Saturday, November 28-29 - RAKES Program                                                   Town Hall, 2nd Floor
The RAKES program provides an alternative to seniors and those who                      Monday thru Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
                                                                                       Phone: 973-284-4958 | Fax: 973-284-4905
are disabled and unable to rake their leaves. Residents seeking help
                                                                                    On-Site Engineer: Thursdays | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
must be over 60 and/or be disabled, own and live in the home requir-
ing raking assistance, and be unable to afford help. Community volun-                   Banners • Landscaper Licenses • Parking Permits
teer teams will rake homes during this time period.                                 Sidewalks and Curbs • Street Light Repair • Street Paving

Please call (973) 284-4958 or email cgaccione@nutleynj.org to either                     Water, Sewer and Road Department
apply or volunteer for this program.                                                                  1 Cortland Street
                                                                                         Monday thru Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
                                                                                       Phone: 973-284-4984 | Fax: 973-284-4995
DECEMBER                                                                   For water and sewer emergencies after hours, holidays and weekends
Saturday, December 5 - Electronics Recycling Collection Day                     please call the Nutley Police Department at 973-284-4950.
9:00am - 1:00pm | Municipal Parking Lot 7                                       Fire Hydrants • Flood Problems • Littering • Parking Meter Issues
Consumer electronics will be collected for recycling.                             Pot Hole Repairs • Recycling • Sewer Backups • Snow and Ice
                                                                             Street Sweeping • Traffic Signs • Water Leaks • Water Quality and Pressure

                   Township of Nutley                                                        EVENT LOCATIONS
                   Department of Public Works                                                Municipal Garage - 1 Cortland Street
                                                                                             Municipal Parking Lot 7 - 507 Franklin Avenue (behind Bella Luce)
                                                                                             Municipal Parking Lot 9 - 537 Franklin Avenue
                  Mayor Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli                                              Vincent Methodist Church - 100 Vincent Place
                  Director of Public Works

     For more information on Department of Public Works programs and events please call (973) 284-4959 or visit www.nutleynj.org.
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