Spotswood Borough Public Works

REMINDER:

ODD-EVEN WATER RESTRICTIONS

BEGIN MAY 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15

Garbage/Recyclables must be curbside by 6:00 am the day of collection!

BULK PICK UPS: 732- 251-0700, ext. 827

Will be scheduled twice a month. Bulk waste can no longer be mixed with garbage. Included are items such as furniture, windows, etc. These are examples of the more common items and are not intended to be a complete list. BULK should be put at the curbside no sooner than the day before collection. Lumber needs to be cut, tied, and nails removed

or bent over. APPOINTMENT ONLY.

METAL: 732-251-3460

Collected by the Volunteer Fire Department will continue to pick up metal. APPOINTMENT ONLY.

BRUSH: 732-251-0700, ext. 827

Will be scheduled twice a month from April 13 - October 16, 2009. Tree parts no more than 5 inches in diameter, cut and tied no longer than 4 feet. Brush must be tied with string or cord. The Borough is not responsible for removal of tree parts larger than 5 inches in diameter. APPOINTMENT ONLY.

TWIGS:

Under 1 inch in diameter and no larger than 4 feet long can be put out with your regular garbage in an open container.

SPRING LEAF COLLECTION:

Collected every Monday, starting April 6 - April 27, 2009

Place leaves in biodegradable paper bags only (no plastic). Put out at curbside the day before.

GRASS:

Picked up in open container or biodegradable paper bags only. 50 lb. weight limit on container. NO PLASTIC BAGS. Pick up date will be Monday of each week, beginning April 20 - October 19, 2009.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE: 732-745-4170 (Call for locations and dates):

The County sponsors six dates per year throughout the County. Information is received in the mail.

PAINT DROP OFF:

East Brunswick, 1st Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Helmetta, 3rd Saturday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Acceptable Items: Paints, Stains, Varnished, Lacquers, Thinners, Aerosol Paints.

RECYCLING DROP OFF CENTER:

Third Street/Borough Yard (off Brunswick Avenue)

SPOTSWOOD RESIDENTS ONLY

Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Saturday - 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon

Sundays & Holidays: Closed

Recycling can be dropped off at the Borough Yard Recycling Center at any time during operating hours. Please put recyclables in designated drums; newspapers inside newspaper containers. No dumping of non-recyclable material. Residents are encouraged to use Middlesex County recycling pick up curbside every other Tuesday commencing with the first Tuesday in January.

2009 CURBSIDE COLLECTIONS OF RECYCLABLES:

(TUESDAYS)

April 14, 28

May 12, 26

June 9, 23

July 7, 21

August 4, 18

September 1, 15, 29

October 13, 27

November 10, 24

December 8, 22

Weather Emergency changes in curbside collection schedule will be announced on radio stations WCTC 1450 AM, WMGQ 98.3 FM and NJ 101.5 FM.

It may also appear on your cable television community bulletin board.

SANITATION HOLIDAYS 2009:

Important Notice for Schedule Change in Recycling

Memorial Day:

Monday, May 25, 2009. No collections.

Grass will be collected Tuesday, May 26, 2009.

Independence Day:

Friday, July 3, 2009. No collections.

Labor Day:

Monday, September 7, 2009. No collections.

Grass will be collected Tuesday, September 8.

Columbus Day:

Monday, October 12, 2009. No collections.

Grass will be collected Tuesday, October 13.

Election Day:

Tuesday, November 3, 2009. No collections

Sanitation will be collected Wednesday, November 4.

Veteran's Day:

Wednesday, November 11, 2009. No collections.

Sanitation will be collected Thursday, November 12.

Thanksgiving Day:

Thursday, November 26, 2009. No collections.

Sanitation will be collected Friday, November 27.

Christmas Day:

Friday, December 25, 2009. No collections.

CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION:

Collection days will be the following:

To be announced, 2010.

Please remove the following items from your Christmas trees before setting them out for collection:

Plastic bags

Strings of lights

Ornaments

Tree Stands

Nails

Tinsel

Keep New Jersey Water Clean: Vehicle & Garage Tips

Take your car to a service center to change oil or antifreeze.

If you change your own oil:

use self-contained oil pans

discard oil at proper service centers

antifreeze at household hazardous waste facilities

NEVER discard oil, gas or antifreeze in a stormwater drain.

In the event of a hazardous fluid spill:

contain immediately with rags or cat litter or newspaper

clean up and properly dispose of waste

remember to check your car for leaks often and have regular tune ups.

Store hazardous materials properly in its original containers to prevent spills.