Public Works Department
Solid Waste/Recycling Bureau
In order to conserve Township
resources, we must institute a fee for disposal of all large bulk
items that is brought to the Township Recycling Center (Township
Ordinance 2005-54 Resolution 2005-426). The fee will only be charged
if you choose to dump large bulk items at the Recycling Center. Starting September 1st the Bulk Drop Off Permit Fee will be $50.00 and $40.00 for Seniors. The fee allows you to use the dump facility 5 times. The permit will not expire until all five dumps have been used. The Permit will go on sale effective Friday August 31st in the Public Works Office between the hours of 8:30 and 2:30. Please call 732 536-9295 for more information. Please be aware that any dump purchased this year for the annual fee of $75.00 will be valid until 12/31/07.
The fee must be paid before any dumping can occur. Once the fee is
paid, you will receive a permit with your name and address on it
and must be displayed upon entering the center. You will be required
to show a driver's license to ensure proper use of permit. PERMITS
ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE. PERMITS ARE FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL
VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE RECYCLING YARD. THERE WILL BE NO
EXCEPTIONS. Residents may still bring their recyclable items such
as cardboard, co-mingled and paper at no charge. We will continue
to accept brush and leaves at no charge.
Bulk Drop-Off Permits are being sold at the Public Works Office Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 2:30pm. the cost is $50.00. Seniors pay a discounted rate of $40.00. The permit gives residents 5 visits to the Recycle Yard.
No permit is required for items such as leaves, branches, paper or co0mingled containers.
The Solid Waste/Recycling
Bureau (732-536-9295) is responsible for the development, management
and administration of the contract for collection of bulk solid
waste and recycling. This encompasses all residential dwellings. The Township does not provide solid waste or recycling for any commercial establishments. Included in the contract are condominiums, townhouses and other homeowners' associations. The Bureau also funds payment of solid waste tipping fees and taxes to the Monmouth County Reclamation Center for all solid waste disposed at the landfill, with recycling vendors, or at any other recycling or landfill locations. The Recycling Office monitors all commercial generators, generation advertising, and maintains contact with the County Office of Recycling and the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Additionally,
the Solid Waste/Recycling Bureau manages the Recycling Center at
the Municipal Complex.
The Solid Waste/Recycling Bureau of the Marlboro Township Public Works Department is responsible for implementing Marlboro Township's Recycling and Clean Communities Programs, operating the Municipal Recycling Center , and advising the Township regarding solid waste issues.
The Solid Waste/Recycling Bureau designs and organizes Marlboro Township's recycling program to meet State and County requirements, be convenient to residents and minimize costs. The Bureau writes bid specifications for recycling contractors and assists contractors in developing internal procedures consistent with Township requirements. In addition, the Solid Waste/Recycling Bureau is responsible for:
- Forecasting recyclable prices.
- Actively seeking out competitive bids.
- Developing the Township Recycling Center and the program for supplementary recycling at the site.
- Studying recycling markets to identify new recycling opportunities and changes in the economics of existing markets.
- Adding recyclables to the curbside and recycling center programs as economically viable market opportunities arise.
- Recommending amendments to the Township recycling ordinance to be consistent with program changes and County and State requirements.
- Working with the Planning Board to facilitate the participation of multiple-unit developments in recycling programs.
- Monitoring recycling contractor compliance.
- Publishing newsletters to inform residents and businesses about the recycling program.
- Collecting information from recycling contractors, businesses, and markets and filing annual reports with the State of New Jersey.
- Advising the Mayor and Council regarding proposed new private recycling facilities and expansions of existing facilities in the Township.
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