DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS
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Public Works
Shade Tree Commission
Garbage Pick Up
Utilities
Leaf Collection
Recyclable Items
Recycling Schedule –
2010
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Clean Communities Program
Public Works
Ronald Romak, Director
The Director of Public
Work is appointed by the Borough Council. His or her responsibilities
include maintaining the Borough's infrastructure and public
facilities. Any problems observed with streets, sanitary sewers and
public buildings should be brought to the attention of this office.
Typically, these problems could be; pot holes, missing street or traffic
lights, blocked catch basins, blocked sight distance at intersections, etc.
Leaf Collection
Leaves are collected
curbside during the month of November. If biodegradable bags are used,
bags must contain only leaves. Bags with branches, yard waste, etc. will be
rejected. The bags should be placed behind the curb – not in the
street. A brochure outlining the Leaf Collection Program is mailed to all
residents in September.
Shade Tree Commission
Any tree in the street
right-of-way falls under the jurisdiction of the Shade Tree Commission and
cannot be removed or trimmed without written permission from the Shade Tree
Commission. The street right-of-way is generally defined as the first
ten feet (10 ft.) behind the curb line. On some streets the
right-of-way may be more than ten feet, therefore if the ownership of a
tree is in question, please call (908) 232-2409 for a determination.
Recyclable Items
Place recycling materials behind curb, NOT IN STREET.
Co-mingling
Clean plastic bottles (#1 and #2 only), glass bottles and jars, aluminum
and tin cans, empty juice and milk containers. No foil-lined boxes. Items must be cleaned and
placed in a plastic container.
Mixed Paper
Magazines, glossy newspaper inserts, junk mail, cereal boxes (flattened),
brown paper bags, paper towels and toilet paper rolls, cardboard rolls,
telephone books. Place in paper grocery bags or cross-tie with twine.
Newspaper
Place in paper grocery bags or cross-tie with twine in bundles no more than
12” high. Do not use tape, wire, or rubber bands to tie.
Batteries
Must be taken to the Union County Recycling Center, not the DPW
garage. Call (908) 654-9889 or visit www.ucnj.org
for locations, dates, and other details.
Corrugated Cardboard
Cardboard must be cleaned, flattened, and tied in bundles with strong or
twine. Bundles may not exceed
4'0" x 4'0" or weigh over 50 lbs.
Christmas Tree
Disposal
Christmas trees will be picked up at curbside beginning January 7th
and ending January
16th, 2009. No wreaths. Once your street has been
visited, we will not double-back. Any missed pick-ups must be called in on
Thursday, January 17th. No exceptions. Any questions, call (908)
232-2409.
Recycling Schedule
Mountainside has
recycling pick-up on Wednesdays. If you miss a pick-up please call
(908) 561-8380 x 2072.
2010
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January
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6, 20
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February
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3, 17
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March
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3, 17, 31
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April
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14, 28
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May
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12, 26
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June
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9, 23
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July
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7, 21
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August
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4, 18
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September
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1, 15, 29
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October
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13, 27
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November
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10, 24
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December
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8, 22
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Hazardous Waste Disposal
FREE to all county residents. Call
(908) 654-9889 for dates or visit www.ucnj.org.
Materials
accepted:
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Antifreeze
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Oil Based Paints &
Varnishes
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Batteries
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Pesticides and
Herbicides
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Caustics
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Pool Chemicals
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Motor Oil
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Propane Tanks
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Corrosives and Cleaners
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Thermostats
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Fire Extinguishers
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Solvents and Thinners
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Fluorescent Bulbs
(Unbroken)
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Mercury Switches
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Garbage Pick Up
Mountainside residents
contract out privately for household refuse removal. Currently there are
two companies actively doing business in the borough. Residents are
free to use any of these companies or any other licensed waste removal
company.
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Midco
Residential Services
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(908) 561-8380
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P&P Disposal
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(908) 322-2667
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Utilities
Elizabethtown
Gas Co. – 24-hour emergency
service
(908) 289-6400
Toll Free 800-492 4009 (gas leaks only)
Public Service Electric and Gas
(electrical service)
295 North Broad Street, Elizabeth
(908) 353-7000
New Jersey
American Water
1-800-652-6987
Clean Communities Program
Using a grant from the
state of New Jersey, the Borough runs a Clean Communities Program each fall
which consists of: educational programs for our students at Deerfield
School, a clean-up day open to all residents, and sending a brochure to all
residents advertising the clean-up day and asking their assistance in
keeping Mountainside clean. The day consists of community minded
volunteers picking up litter on local, county and state lands. A lunch is
provided for all participants. To volunteer, please call (908) 232-2400.
