GARBAGE AND RECYCLING GUIDE
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The Borough Council thanks you for participating in our recycling, clean-up, and trash removal programs.
The Borough of Milford has adopted single-stream recycling. We hope that this will increase participation, efficiency, and flexibility while reducing transportation costs. All recyclables can now be co-mingled in the same container. Materials no longer need to be sorted, separated, or tied as in the past. PLEASE REVIEW THE RECYCLING GUIDELINES BELOW.
GARBAGE is collected every Monday. If New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day falls on a Monday, garbage will be collected the following day. All residences and businesses are allowed to put out four (4) twenty (20) gallon bags or cans per week. All garbage must be in either water-tight bags or water-tight cans with lids. Please place garbage curbside the night before the scheduled pick-up. Collections begin at 7 AM.
CHRISTMAS TREES – the collection will start during the week of JANUARY 2, 2023
ANNUAL CLEAN-UP DAY – New date will be announced for 2023. This year was scheduled for JUNE 25, 2022 (4th Saturday).
LEAVES, LAWN CLIPPINGS, BRANCHES/TWIGS, and GARDEN MATERIALS shall be cut, tied in bundles, and brought to the curb by 5 AM for collection on the following dates: shall be cut, tied in bundles, and brought to the curb by 5 AM for collection is scheduled to be held on JUNE 24, 2023 (4TH Saturday)
*Note: brush may be picked up a few days after the scheduled date.
*The Borough of Milford encourages residents to use lawn paper bags for leaf pick up.
RECYCLING
Recycling is collected every other Tuesday. Please place recycling out the night before your scheduled pick-up day. Collections begin at 7 AM. If you’re recycling is not out when the service personnel arrive, pick-up will not be made until the next collection day.
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Recycling is collected every other Tuesday.
Please do not put your recyclable materials in boxes, plastic bags, or cans larger than 26 gallons.
Please try to help keep Milford clean by not overfilling receptacles.
SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING
All recyclables can now be co-mingled in the same container. Materials no longer need to be sorted, separated, or tied as in the past. Recycling containers should not be larger than 26 gallons.
GLASS
Food and beverage container glasses with rings and caps removed will be accepted. All containers MUST be emptied and rinsed.
PLASTICS
Plastic bottles numbered 1 thru 7 are accepted for recycling. All containers MUST be cleaned and rinsed.
ALUMINUM, TIN and BI-METAL CANSAll food and beverage cans are recyclable. Please make sure that food and other residue are removed.
PAPER, NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, JUNK MAIL, BOOKS
Junk mail and office paper, newspapers, paperback books, and hard-covered books are all accepted. Please tie in bundles 8” – 12” high or co-
mingle with other recyclables. Please protect the items from rain and snow.
CARDBOARD, CHIPBOARD, BROWN PAPER BAGS
Corrugated, chipboard (boxboard), and brown paper bags will be accepted.
Tied in bundles 8” – 12” high or co-mingled with other recyclables. Pieces
no larger than 30” x 30”.
2023 RECYCLING DATES
Jan 3, 17, 31 Apr. 11, 25 July 4, 18 Oct. 10, 24
Feb.14, 28 May 9, 23 Aug. 1, 15, 29 Nov. 7, 21
Mar. 14, 28 June 6, 20 Sept. 12, 26 Dec. 5, 19
2024-Jan. 2, 16, 30
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HUNTERDON COUNTY RESIDENTS & SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY
2023 FREE ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING EVENTS
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WHEN: March 11th, May 20th, September 23rd, and November 18th
HOURS: All events open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
WHERE: Hunterdon County Route 12 (Library) Complex, 314 State Route 12 East, Flemington
WE WILL ACCEPT
Desktop Printers, Desktop Fax Machines, Computers, Computer Monitors, Televisions, DVD Players, Radios,
Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, Laptops, and Keyboards
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT
Appliances, Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Refrigerators, Microwaves, Propane Tanks, Wooden Speakers, and Hazardous Wastes
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US (908) 788-1351 or health@co.hunterdon.nj.us
ADDRESS: HUNTERDON COUNTY SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICES
PO BOX 2900 FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822-2900
HUNTERDON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEANUP DAY
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WHEN: March 4, 2023, and August 26, 2023
WHERE: Hunterdon County Route 12 (Library) Complex, 314 State Route 12 East, Flemington
WHO: Hunterdon County Residents Only NO COMMERCIAL PLATES NO EXCEPTIONS
HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
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WE WILL ACCEPT UP TO 10 GALLONS OR 80 POUNDS OF THE FOLLOWING*
Oil Based Paint Paint Thinner Thermostats Fire Extinguishers
Varnish/Stains Insecticides Pesticides Gasoline
Herbicides Pool Chemicals Aerosol Cans Kerosene
Gas/Oil Mix Photographic Chemicals Battery Acid Drain Cleaner
Mercury Fuel Oil/Sludge Diesel Fuel Fluorescent Tubes Asbestos Pipe Wrap Automotive Batteries
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*Items listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Call if you have questions about other items.
Consolidate oil-based paints to make full cans.
NO LATEX PAINT, NO EXCEPTIONS
WE WILL ACCEPT UP TO 30-GALLON LIMIT:
Used Motor Oil
Anti-Freeze
CONTAINERS WILL NOT BE RETURNED
No containers over 10 gallons
NO COMMERCIAL PLATES, NO EXCEPTIONS
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT
Empty Containers Radioactive Materials Explosives Air Conditioners Commercial Cylinders
Pentachlorophenol PCB's Silvex Solid Waste Medical Waste Tires Electronics (20lb) Propane Tanks Helium Tanks and
UNKNOWN, UNMARKED, OR UNIDENTIFIED MATERIALS
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: (908) 788-1351 or health@co.hunterdon.nj.us
ADDRESS: Hunterdon County Health Department
Solid Waste & Recycling Services PO Box 2900 Flemington, N.J. 08822-2900
