PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Al Gallo, CPWM, Public Works Director
1223 Valley Road, Stirling, NJ 07980 • 908-647-0070
Monday to Thursday 6:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Friday 6:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
Improper Recycling May Cost Taxpayers Money! Please be mindful of the restrictions on what items can be placed in recycling. We have been advised that the MUA will begin charging the Township for recycling that includes prohibited items. On Monday, May 9th, inspectors will be checking recycling containers. If prohibited items are found, those residents will receive the notice below and the recycling will be left at the curb. If this occurs, your recycling will not be picked up until the next scheduled collection. Please click here for additional recycling information. Remember to Recycle Responsibly!
Recycling has been a law in NJ since 1987- You must recycle
Items can all be placed together in a container no larger than 32 gallon (Singlestream collection)
GUIDE FOR CURBSIDE RECYCLING
All recyclable materials can be mixed and placed together into the same container(s). Container(s) should be no larger than 32 gallon capacity.
There is no limit to the amount of recycling containers that can be placed at the curb.
Recyclables should no longer be placed curbside in plastic bags.
ITEM FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP
HOW TO PREPARE
Newspaper
Place in a homeowner supplied container with bottles and cans
Mixed Paper magazines, coupons, junk mail, envelopes, office mail, telephone books, soft cover books, catalogs, greeting cards, non-metallic gift wrap, egg cartons, cores from paper towels
Place in a homeowner supplied container with bottles and cans
Cardboard Corrugated, brown bags, Chipboard boxes including - cookie, pasta, cake, cracker, detergent, gift, shoe, shirt boxes. Poster board.
Place in a homeowner supplied container with bottles and cans
Glass Bottles & Jars No plate glass, mirrors, ceramics or china.
Rinse bottles. Remove caps and rings, place in a homeowner supplied container no larger than (32) gallon in size.
Plastic Bottles Look for #1 , #2, or #5 on bottles only. Bottles that have necks or openings that are narrower than their bases, Milk, juice, water, cider, soda, alcohol, detergent, fabric softener, bleach, household cleaner, margarine or cottage cheese tubs, yogurt cups, frozen dinner trays and deli containers.
Rinse bottles and remove caps, place in a homeowner supplied container no larger than (32) gallon in size.
Tin (Bimetal) Cans All metal food and beverage containers
Cleaned, labels and ends removed, place in a homeowner supplied container no larger than (32) gallon in size.
Aluminum Cans Soda or alcohol cans. No pie tins or aluminum foil.
Rinse cans, place in a homeowner supplied container no larger than (32) gallon in size.
SCRAP METAL, WHITE GOODS, APPLIANCES, PERSONAL COMPUTERS and TVS
are picked up once every other month
Old household appliances are picked up by the Public Works Department. This includes ANY large or small scrap metal items - Refrigerators with the doors removed, stoves, washers, dryers, hot water heaters, air conditioners, automobile parts, scrap copper and iron pipe, propane tanks, old tools, metal lawn furniture, metal sinks and bathtubs,barbecue grills,outdoor power equipment and TVS and all Electronics.
Changes to the Scrap Metal / Appliances Curbside Pickup
The Public Works Department will be collecting Scrap Metal, Appliances, Electronics and TVs curbside on the bulk collection day schedule per zone which is always the last full week of every month. Our goal is to boost recycling efforts from residents and have an easier schedule for residents to follow. Please refer to the calendar that is mailed to you or website for specific dates.
Metal/Appliance Collection – No need to call please put your items out on your scheduled bulk day. Place all metal items, electronics and large televisions together curbside the night before the scheduled collection.
Public Works will collect the scrap metal/appliances. The Public Works staff may arrive at your home at a different time of day than the garbage hauler so please be patient, everything will be collected.
Please follow the collection schedule that is on the calendar that is mailed to you or posted on the township website@ www.longhillnj.gov there will be no special pickups.
If you are away and miss a collection you have the option to drop off any scrap metal or electronics at the Public Works Recycle Facility during operating hours.
Bulky Items - two (2) item limit Bulky items such as mattresses, box springs, furniture, carpeting (rolled and tied in bundles no longer than 4 feet in length), carpet padding, can be placed curbside with regular garbage on the scheduled Bulk Pickupdates only.
Household Hazardous Waste
Hazardous materials may be taken to the Morris County MUA. Please call 973-631-5109 for information to schedule an appointment or refer to the Counties website @ www.mcmua.com under Hazardous Materials for the acceptable materials to be dropped off. There is no curbside collection of hazardous materials.
Branches / Leaves / Grass Clippings
Branches, logs, leaves and grass clippings can be dropped off at the Public Works Recycle Facility on the designated Saturdays or during normal weekday operating hours. There is no curbside collection of these items.
Please refer to the website @ www.longhillnj.gov for the Public Works Department operating hours.
If we collect your Scrap Metal, we take it to a dealer and HE PAYS US.
IF we recycle your PC, we keep 7-10 pounds of hazardous material out of landfills, and save the landfill cost. There is no cost to you.
Hazards in Personal Computers:
Glass screens (CRTs) in monitors contain 3-8 pounds of lead.
All computers contain lithium batteries, and laptops contain nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries.
The PC also contains mercury, cadmium, chromium, and some types of flame retardants.
TOWNSHIP RECYCLING CENTER
The Public Works Recycling Center is located in Stirling at the south end of Warren Avenue.
Turn off Valley Road opposite Jaeger Lumber.
Old PCs and TVS may be dropped off at the Public Works Recycling Center any day Monday/Thursday between 6:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Friday 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM. There is NO CHARGE, and you keep lead and heavy metals out of the landfill. See Computer Recycling below.
DEMOLITION DEBRIS
Building debris is accepted on designated Saturdays at the Public Works Recycling Center. Building debris consists of sheetrock, construction plywood, lumber,flooring, masonry, and ceramic bathroom appliances (toilets, etc.),concrete, tile, wood doors and windows.
The price for dumping building debris is based on the size of the vehicle.
Car
$ 20.00
Station Wagon
$ 55.00
Minivan/SUV
$ 80.00
Small pickup
$ 115.00
Pickup truck or van
$ 155.00
Extra for overload
$ 45.00
Be prepared to pay the attendant. We are equipped to accept cash or personal checks (local bank) only. Driver must show proof of residency in Long Hill Township.
Purchase Tire Stickers at Town Hall for $3.00 per tire BEFORE bringing the tires to the Public Works Recycling Center. We will accept tires mounted on rims. (The rims go to the scrap metal dealer - see above.)
Tires may be dropped off at the Public Works Recycling Center any day Monday-Thursday between 6:30 AM and 2:30 PM, Fridays 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Can be dropped at the Public Works Recycling Center. It is open on designated Saturdays in April to September from 8:00 AM - 12 Noon and October - December from 8:00 AM - 1 PM in the spring and fall. See the Township Calendar or call 908-647-0070 for specific dates and times.
Residents may also drop off these items during the week:
Monday thru Thursday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
Friday 6:00 am to 11:30 am
Grass clippings, leaves and brush. Must be emptied from their paper or plastic bags.
Residents may take away wood chips and composted leaves when available. Provide your own labor for loading. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS of the attendant to insure SAFETY.
During the month of January only the Public Works Department will collect Christmas trees if they are left curbside after use.
Christmas trees can also be dropped off at the Public Works Recycling Center any day Monday-Thursday between 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Fridays 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Open burning of leaves is prohibited in Long Hill Township.
Long Hill Township Public Works Department offers home delivery of double-ground wood mulch and composted leaves when supplies are available to Long Hill residents only.
There is a delivery cost of $115.00 per load. Payment for delivery can be made by check only in advance or upon delivery. We deliver 5 cubic yard loads only.
Each household will be limited to four deliveriesper calendaryear. Orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. How much is that? 5 cubic yards will cover a 25 foot by 25 foot area 3 inches deep. To place an order, call: 908-647-0070
Long Hill Township limits deliveries to your driveway. Driver must stay on a paved surface. Under no circumstances are deliveries permitted in other areas. No contractors please.
OTHER
Personal Computers/ TVS
Drop off at the Public Works Recycling Center.
See Electronics Recycling below.
Motor Oil
DPW now accepts motor oil, please stop in, and see someone to give info.
It is no longer necessary to segregate ordinary household batteries manufactured after 1995. They are now ordinary garbage.
Automobile& Rechargeable Batteries
Automobile batteries and rechargeable batteries from electronic equipment, watches, power tools, etc. can also be dropped off at the Public Works Recycle Center Monday-Thursday 6:30 am to 2:30 pm. Fridays 6:30 am to 11:30 am.
The Department of Public Works will now be recycling used or new Cooking Oil at our recycling center. We do not accept motor oil or used bacon fat or grease.
This is a drop off service only.
Residents can empty their containers of cooking oil into the container located in the Public Works parking lot Monday thru Thursday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm and Friday 6:00 am to 11:30 am.
Propane Tanks
Propane tanks not equipped with overfill protection devices (OPD) (manufactured before September 30, 1998) cannot be refilled. This code applies to propane tanks with capacities between 4 and 40 pounds, including the 20-pound tanks used for household barbecue grills. Read more on the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority Propane Tanks web page. Dispose of obsolete tanks at:
Public Works Recycling Center Monday-Thursday 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Fridays 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Dreyer Lumber; 20 Watchung Avenue; Chatham, NJ; 973-635-5151
Pioneer Rentals; Passaic Avenue North; Chatham, NJ; 973-635-7870
Read the instructions for safe transport on the MCMUA website before you attempt to transport unsafe propane tanks.
Deposit worn out American Flags in the drop box in the lobby at the Public Works office on Warren Avenue. The American Legion will arrange for their proper destruction.
The following will NOT be accepted:
- Egg Cartons
- Dark Color Foam
- Non Washed Food Service Foam
- Foam Glued to Cardboard
- Cardboard
- Dirty or Wet Foam
- Foam Wrapped in Plastic Paper
- Peanuts
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
Old PCs, TVs and Electronics may be dropped off at the Public Works Recycling Center any day Monday-Thursday between 6:30 AM and 2:30 PM, Fridays 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM.(Just walk in the front door and ask for help.)
Have you ever considered the environmental impact of disposing of 63 million personal computers a year? That's close to 200 million cubic feet of potential landfill.
It has been estimated that over 50% of all heavy metals found in our landfills can be traced to discarded consumer electronics.
Glass screens (CRTs) in monitors contain 3-8 pounds of lead.
All computers contain lithium batteries, and laptops contain nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries.
The PC also contains mercury, cadmium, chromium, and some types of flame retardants.
The Long Hill Township Public Work Department has a PC recycling program. If we recycle our PC, we keep 7-10 pounds of hazardous material out of landfills, and save the landfill cost. There is no cost to you.
Deposit worn out American Flags in the drop box in the lobby at the Public Works office on Warren Avenue. The American Legion will arrange for their proper destruction.