RECYCLING SCHEDULE

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Garbage and Recycling Information   

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FAQs

 INFORMATION ON THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES 

For any information or questions regarding Garbage, Recycling, the Town Wide
Garage Sale, please contact Stefanie Schmidt at 973-838-7200 ext. 237. Weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM or email recycling@butlerborough.com
 


PLEASE CONSIDER USING THE RECYCLE COACH MOBILE APP (click here for details)


BOROUGH OF BUTLER GARBAGE/RECYCLING 2024

PLEASE CONSIDER USING THE RECYCLE COACH MOBILE APP (see Butler website for details)

 SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING COLLECTION PROGRAM ALLOWS CANS, BOTTLES, CARDBOARD AND ALL OTHER PAPER TO BE MIXED TOGETHER FOR RECYCLING.  ALL OF THESE ITEMS CAN GO INTO THE SAME RECYCLING CONTAINER.

 PAPER – Recycle office paper, file folders, junk mail, envelopes, flyers, newspapers and inserts, magazines, catalogs, paperbacks, phone books, wrapping paper, paper bags, tissue boxes, cookie boxes, paper towel cores, toilet tissue rolls and frozen food boxes.

 Pizza boxes, cartons and boxes used for milk, juice, soup or broth CAN NOT BE RECYCLED!!!

 PLASTIC – Plastic caps and lids larger than 3” in diameter are acceptable.  The smallest acceptable plastic container is a 6 oz. yogurt cup.  Containers must be empty.  Acceptable plastics are marked on the bottom with:

  

 METAL - Recycle aluminum and steel (tin) cans, loose metal jar lids, steel bottle caps, pie plates and trays.  All containers must be clean of all contaminates.

 GLASS – Recycle glass bottles and jars with caps and lids removed.  Recycle loose metal caps and lids.  Bottles and jars must be empty and clean.

 RECYCLABLE MATERIAL WILL NOT BE PICKED UP IF PLACED IN A PLASTIC BAG

SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING
PICKED UP EVERY THURSDAY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
JULY 4, 2024 (INDEPENDENCE DAY)
NOVEMBER 28, 2024 (THANKSGIVING DAY)

TRASH
PICKED UP EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF:
FRIDAY MARCH 29, 2024
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2024 

YARD WASTE
PICKED UP EVERY MONDAY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF:
JANUARY 1, 2024 (NEW YEARS DAY), FEBRUARY 19, 2024 (PRESIDENT’S DAY),
MAY 27, 2024 (MEMORIAL DAY), SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 (LABOR DAY)
OCTOBER 14, 2024 (COLUMBUS DAY) AND NOVEMBER 11, 2024 (VETERAN’S DAY)

Yard Waste MUST be recycled in biodegradable paper bags or trash receptacles no larger than 33 gallons.  Plastic bags are NOT acceptable.  Brush must be a maximum length of 4 feet, maximum diameter of 4 inches and tied in bundles no heavier than 25 pounds. 

HEAVY METAL PICK UP AND FREON ITEMS
(Such as bed frames, wash machines, metal patio sets, etc.)

 FREON AND HEAVY METAL ITEMS are picked up every other Wednesday.  You must schedule the pickup by the Monday prior to the Wednesday pickup to be included by emailing recycling@butlerborough.com or by calling 973-838-7200 (ext. 237). Email is the preferred method of contact.

 Heavy Bulk Items such as sofas, dressers, beds, etc. will be picked up every Friday.  Heavy metal is not included. Excessive amounts of bulk items will require the homeowner to obtain a dumpster at their own cost.

 ELECTRONICS will not be picked up curbside. They can be dropped off every Friday between 1:00PM and 3PM at the DPW yard located on the corner of Ace Road and Whitteck Street.

 Construction MaterialLimit two 33 gallon containers (Fridays only).
All construction material must be free of nails.  Concrete and brick/cinder blocks are not accepted.

 CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUPANY MONDAY AS PART OF YARD WASTE.
NO plastic bags are allowed and the tree must be free of all lights and decorations.

 PAINT DISPOSAL – Latex paint only (water based). Wet paint must be dried with cat litter or speedy dry. Once paint is absorbed and totally dry, it can be placed curbside any Friday with the lids removed. Oil based paints must be recycled through the county www.mcmua.com.

 MOTOR OIL – Must be recycled through local vendors that deal with that operation, (fee may apply) or it can be disposed of through the county hazardous waste program.  Additional information is available at www.mcmua.com.

 SAFE SYRINGE DISPOSAL – Syringe containers are available at Chilton Memorial Hospitals’ Access Center.  Syringes must be in containers.  Drop off Monday through Friday 6AM-8PM, Saturday 7AM-3PM.  Please call 973-831-5191 for additional information.


Butler Shred Event - June 1st., 9am to 12 pm @ Butler Borough Hall
Town Wide Garage Sale - September 14, 2024


STORMWATER POLLUTION AFFECTS ALL OF US

 Stormwater pollution is one of New Jersey’s greatest threats to clean and plentiful water. Pollutants (gas, motor oil, antifreeze, detergents, fertilizers, pesticides, grass clippings and pet droppings) on streets, parking lots and lawns are washed into storm drains, often picking up trash and toxins along the way.  The untreated water eventually empties directly into our water bodies. This polluted stormwater can kill fish and other wildlife, destroy wildlife habitat, contaminate drinking water sources and force the closing of lakes and beaches due to health threats to swimmers.

 As part of NJ’s initiative to keep our water clean and plentiful, the Borough of Butler has adopted various ordinances to meet the requirements for clean water set by both State and Federal agencies.  Please go to www.butlerborough.com and read the Stormwater Management Page for more details.

 Human activity is largely responsible for stormwater pollution. Everything that we put on the ground or in a storm drain can end up in our water. By sharing the responsibility and making small, easy changes in our daily lives, we can keep contaminants and common pollutants out of stormwater.  It adds up to cleaner water and saves the high costs of clean-up.  Remember, clean water is up to you.


Ordinance amending Chapter 129 of the Revised General Ordinance entitled "Garbage, Refuse and Recyclables" shall be amended by the following:

Owners and tenants of all properties shall not place any containers at designated location prior to 6:00 PM in the evening prior to the scheduled collection and shall remove all empty containers after collection no later than 8:00 pm on the day of collection. Property owners must place garbage, recyclables, etc. on their own property for pick-up at curbside. No one shall place household garbage or recyclables in public receptacles.


Reminder - All dogs and cats must be licensed by January 31st of the current year. Licenses will be issued in the Health Department - Monday - Friday from 8:30AM to 4PM. Please call for an appointment.


The cooperation of all residents is needed to make our recycling program effective. Be advised that random inspections will be made to determine compliance with our recycling ordinance. Any household found to be in violation will be subject to enforcement actions.