RAMSEY RECYCLING GUIDE - 2018 Collection Schedules Enclosed - Ramsey Borough, NJ
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Borough of Ramsey
33 N. Central Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER
Ramsey, NJ 07446
CHRISTMAS TREE PICK-UP MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018
2018
RAMSEY
RECYCLING GUIDE
Collection Schedules Enclosed
RECYCLING GUIDE
bottles & cans are commingled
CURBSIDE ACCEPTED MATERIALS: ITEMS WE DO NOT ACCEPT:
The items listed below may also be brought to the recycling center.
*except for cartons * Concrete, lumber, wood or any
building materials,
bathroom or kitchen fixtures.
Glass Bottles & Jars.
All of the following items must be put
Plastics and Yogurt containers
marked # 1, 2 or 5 cleaned & rinsed. in with your regular garbage only:
Batteries Mirrors (taped)
*New* Food & Beverage cartons such Deodorant Containers Plastic Furniture
as milk, juice, soy milk and broth. Egg Cartons Pool Covers
Fast Food Containers Rigid Plastics
Metal, Beverages & Food cans Fertilizer & Mulch bags Salad Bar Containers
cleaned & rinsed.
Flower Pots Styrofoam
Hose Toothpaste Containers
Cardboard & Paper includes newspapers, Juice Pouches Toys & Lawn Furniture
magazines, flattened cardboard & mail.
A prescription pills take back box is
now located in the police department lobby.
Books (hardcovers must be removed). Scrap Metal
A dumpster is provided for residents at the Recycling Center.
METAL GOODS PICK UP
RAMSEY RECYCLING CENTER INFO
2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
Metal items are collected Borough wide once a Location: Back of the Main St. southbound train station parking lot, to the
left of the Borough garage on Erie Plaza.
month on the 2nd Wednesday. This includes
Hours:
refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers, hot 8:00AM—3:00PM Monday thru Friday
water heaters, etc. Such items are known as white 3:00PM—8:00PM Monday evenings from April thru September
goods. Other metal items include lawn mowers, 9:00AM—4:00PM Saturdays from April thru November
barbeques, air conditioners, etc. 9:00AM—3:00PM Saturdays from December thru March
Closed on all holidays observed by the Borough
Please do not include white goods or other metals in
Open to Ramsey Residents Only
regular garbage or recycling pick up.
Recycling Questions — Contact Harry Smith at 201-825-3400 ext. 229 or email
harrysmith@ramseynj.com
Old Tires GARBAGE & TRASH DISPOSAL FACTS
Residents may bring old tires to the dumpster at the
Christmas is the only day when garbage is NOT collected during the year. For all
Recycling Center.
other holidays, trash should be placed on curb the night before due to unusually
early pick-up.
Leaf & Lawn Information Garbage should always be placed curbside in garbage cans or in tied garbage bags.
Cardboard boxes should never be used to hold garbage/trash.
Leaf Pick Up Schedules will be mailed to all residents in October.
Corrugated cardboard is a recyclable material and not eligible for garbage
Leaves are to be brought to curb by residents. Do not bag or collection. Cardboard is NOT garbage.
create a hazard by piling in street. Garbage and recyclable materials should not be placed curbside earlier than one
hour before sunset on the eve of the scheduled collection day. We do suggest
Do not include branches, shrubs, grass, plants or rocks with
placing garbage/recycling out the evening before to avoid missing early pick-ups.
leaves. Household furniture, carpeting (cut into small rolls) and other bulk items are
Leaves may be brought to recycling center year round. picked up on the 2nd garbage pick-up of the week, in a reasonable amount.
Never put hazardous wastes, liquid substances such as paint or used propane
tanks in garbage. Please take items to Bergen County Hazardous Waste Days.
Electronic Waste
HELPFUL HINTS
We will pick-up all electronic items curbside for Senior Citizens. If your item is
Clothing - We have 3 Goodwill bins at the Recycling Center for clothing and other
over 100 pounds, we will pick up at the curb for all residents. Please call a few
textiles, including bedding and shoes. 100% of your donation is put to good use.
days ahead to schedule, 201-825-3400 ext. 221. Pick ups are done on
Recycling Containers - We have extra containers at Borough Hall. Cost to
Mondays. Smaller electronics should be brought to the Recycling Center and residents is $11 each. New residents are invited to pickup a container, free of
placed in the electronics trailer. charge.
RECYCLING SCHEDULE 2018 BCUA COLLECTION DATES & INFO
Curbside Bottles, Cans & Newspaper Recycling Dates
HAZARDOUS WASTE DAYS
**Your recycling pick-up day will occur on Wed, Thurs or Fri
coinciding with the day of the week of your garbage pickup** Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus
Sunday, April 15, Sunday, June 24, Sunday, October 14
W T F W T F Bergen County Campgaw Mountain Reservation, 200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah
January 3 4 5 July 4 5 6 Saturday, May 12, Saturday, July 21, Saturday, September 8
17 18 19 18 19 20 Household hazardous waste collection events are 9:00AM – 3:00PM rain or shine
31
Acceptable Materials For Hazardous Waste Collections
February 1 2 August 1 2 3
Aerosol Cans Insecticides
14 15 16 15 16 17 Anti-Freeze Kerosene
28 29 30 31 Batteries ( vehicle & rechargeable only) Lighter Fluid
Blacktop Sealers Mercury Switches
March 1 2 September 12 13 14
Bug Spray Oil Filters (used)
14 15 16 26 27 28 Disinfectants PAINTS & VARNISHES—ALL TYPES
28 29 30 Drain Cleaners Pesticides
Fertilizer Photographic Chemicals
April 11 12 13 October 10 11 12 Fire Extinguishers Propane Gas Cylinders -1lb & 20lb. only
25 26 27 24 25 26 Fluorescent Light Bulbs Solvents & Thinners
Gasoline Thermostats/Thermometers
May 9 10 11 November 7 8 9
Glue Used Motor Oil
23 24 25 21 22 23 Herbicides
June 6 7 8 December 5 6 7
BERGEN COUNTY RECYCLING & SHREDDING DATES
20 21 22 19 20 21
Computer/Electronics Recycling, Tire Recycling & Paper Shredding
CHRISTMAS TREE PICK UP IS MONDAY, JANUARY 8TH Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus
Sunday, April 29 & Saturday, August 18
METAL PICK-UP DATES - (2nd Wednesday) Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Bergen County Campgaw Mountain Reservation, 200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah
March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, Sept. 12,
Saturday, June 9 & Sunday, October 21
Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12.
Recycling & Shredding Events are 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, rain or shine
SHREDDING DAYS - SATURDAY, MAY 5th , JULY 14th & OCT. 6th CALL BCUA HOTLINE with any questions 201-807-5825
9:00am—1:00pm @ Ramsey Train Station Parking lot in front of DPW. Visit www.bcua.org for full list of items accepted
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