New Recycling Program
Starting May 1, 2006 the Borough will begin the collection of plastics (type one and type two) as part of the recycling program. All plastic recyclables should be commingled with your bottles and cans. A separate container is not necessary.
Commingled Container Contents
Acceptable Material:
- Aluminum Food and Beverage Containers:
Aluminum soda and beer cans, pet food cans, etc.
- Glass Food and Beverage Containers:
Flint (Clear)
Amber (Brown)
Emerald (Green)
- Ferrous Cans:
Tin/Steel soup, food, coffee cans, etc.
- P.E.T. Plastic Containers with Symbol #1
Plastic soda or beverage bottles of various colors
- H.D.P.E. Natural Plastic Containers with Symbol #2
Milk jug and water jug containers only (narrow neck containers)
- H.D.P.E. Pigmented Plastic Containers with Symbol #2
Household detergent, shampoo, bleach bottles, etc. (narrow neck containers)
Materials Not Accepted:
Mirrors, window or auto glass, light bulbs, ceramics, microwave trays, any plastic containers with the numbers 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 on them or no number at all, oil or antifreeze containers, plastic or brown bags, any paper products, coat hangers, paint cans, 5 gallon pails, tar pails, laundry baskets, vacuum hoses, plumbing accessories, toys, building products, wire of any kind, electrical equipment, dishes, cooking trays, pots, pans, toasters, and general household items.
The Glen Ridge Public Works Department appreciates your continued cooperation.
Please direct all questions to:
Jay Weisenbach
Supervisor of Public Works
973-748-8400 ext. 223
