Township of Edison

1 Township OF EDISONDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS100 MUNICIPAL BOULEVARDEDISON, NJ 08817(732) 248-7288 SAVEIMPORTANTINFORMATIONENCLOSED2018 Township of EdisonRecycling and Sanitation CalendarPrinted on Recycled PaperThomas Lankey, MayorThomas Lankey, MayorThomas Lankey, MayorThomas Lankey, MayorThomas Lankey, MayorEDISONO ffice of the MayorEdison Municipal Complex100 Municipal , New Jersey 08817-3302 Main Phone: (732) 248-7298 Main Fax: (732) 287-6679 Email: Thomas LankeyTownship of EdisonDear Property Owner,Let me wish you a Happy & Healthy New Year!I am proud to present Edison Township s Recycling & Sanitation 2018 calendar of significant dates, useful information and essential phone numbers.

2 Also our Township has a few exciting new community year, Edison Township is partnering with Re-Purpose NJ to further reduce our waste stream by recycling clothing, coats, outerwear, handbags and cloth accessories from our trash cans. Green textile recycling bins are available at Edison s public works buildings at 20 New York Boulevard, 7 Langstaff Avenue and 745 New Durham Road; at the Stelton and Minnie B. Veal Community Centers; and at each of our three public convenient recycling drop-off locations are located at 471 Meadow Road in South Edison and at Minnie B. Veal in North Edison . Edison Township is also embarking on a public awareness initiative this year to reduce storm water pollutants that threaten our rivers, creeks and ultimately Raritan , pesticides, motor oil, animal waste, detergents and yard waste pose threats to the aesthetic, economic and recreation value of Raritan Bay.

3 There are easy steps that the community can take to keep our most precious local waterway clean and healthy which are highlighted in this me remind you that Edison s Municipal Website: is regularly updated to provide essential information about Town Hall and our services. It is also mobile friendly thanks to a phone app, compatible with iPhones, Apple and Android Smart Phone will use state recycling grant money to continue our popular leaf bag giveaway program for homeowners this to download Edison s Recycle Coach App that puts the latest details about sanitation, recycling and special collections for hazardous household waste or e-waste at your fingertips.

4 The Recycle Coach App also sends you alerts about service interruptions and allows you to interact with Town remain up-to-date with Edison Township , please sign up for our NIXLE emergency notification that alerts you to local emergencies, road closures, traffic problems and inclement weather via our website. Also, visit our public access TV Channel 15. To help you navigate Edison Township s menu of services, please contact my office at (732) 248-7298 or for assistance with recycling, sanitation or street maintenance, contact our Public Works Department at (732) 248-7288 or Wishes,TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Thomas Lankey, MayorThomas Lankey, MayorThomas Lankey, MayorThomas Lankey, MayorThomas Lankey, MayorEDISONO ffice of the MayorEdison Municipal Complex100 Municipal , New Jersey 08817-3302 Main Phone: (732) 248-7298 Main Fax: (732) 287-6679 Email: Thomas LankeyTownship of EdisonBRANCH COLLECTION PROGRAM.

5 6 CALENDARS .. 10-22 CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION .. 21 COMPOST .. 6 COMPUTERS/TVS .. 4 CONTACTS .. 2 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS .. 5 Edison GREENWAYS GROUP MAP .. 24 GRASS COLLECTION PROGRAM .. 6 HOLIDAYS OBSERVED/MAKE-UP DAYS .. 2 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE .. 4 HOUSEHOLD MEDICAL WASTE .. 4 HOW CAN YOU RECYCLE .. 3 SINGLE STREAM .. 3 CORRUGATED CARDBOARD .. 3 WHITE GOODS /LARGE BULKY ITEMS .. 3, 5 HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR RECYCLINGDAYS/SECTION .. 2, 3 INCLEMENT WEATHER .. 2 LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM .. 6 LEAF BAG DISTRIBUTION DATES .. 6 MATTRESSES/BOX SPRINGS .. 5 MAYOR S MESSAGE.

6 Inside front coverMISSED COLLECTIONS .. 2 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCES .. 2 MUNICIPAL GARBAGE COLLECTION PROGRAM .. 5 PAINT .. 4 PROPANE TANKS .. 4 RECYCLING DROP-OFF CENTER .. 2, 3 RECYCLING COLLECTION PROGRAM .. 3, 4 RECYCLING CURBSIDE COLLECTION MAP .. 8, 9 RUGS/CARPETS .. 5, 7 SOLUTIONS TO STORMWATER POLLUTION .. back coverSPRING/FALL CLEAN-UP PROGRAM .. 7 TEXTILE .. 4, 23 TIRES .. 4 UPDATED INFORMATION .. 2 USED MOTOR OIL .. 42 ContactsDepartment of Public Works 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison , 08817 Phone: 732-248-7288 Fax: 732-287-8345 E-mail: Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 Drop-O Center 471 Meadow Rd.

7 , Edison , 08817 Phone: 732-248-7288 Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 7:00 to 2:00 Closed HolidaysMinnie B. Veal Drop-O Center 1070 Grove Ave., Edison , 08820 Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 Saturday 8:30 to 4:00 : Summer Hours will apply for Saturdays NOTE: Residents may drop-o all household recyclables, including newspaper and junk-mail/magazines at the Recycling Drop-O Center. No oils of any type shall be dropped o.

8 How to Determine Your Scheduled Recycling DaysGo to the Edison Township Recycling Curbside Collection Map on page 9. Locate the RS# (Recycling Section #) where you reside, to determine your collection day. Speci c dates will be listed on the 2018 Month by Month Calendar, beginning on page you have a problem in determining your RS# (Recycling Section#)? Please contact the o ce at or call INFORMATIONDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSHave a problem? Have a question? Getting answers and responses are just a mouse click and a few keystrokes away. Residents can click on the Make A Citizen Service Request link on the front page to communicate their needs or alert Township personnel to a of the Director of Public Works Complaints/ComplimentsDivision of Public Buildings & Grounds Public Buildings, Township Lots & EasementsDivision of Streets Street Sweeping, Paving, Potholes, Storm Drains, Ice/Snow Removal, Tra c Lights & Street SignsDivision of Sewer Sewer Back-Ups & Manhole ProblemsDivision of Parks & Trees Public Tree & Park Property ProblemsDivision of Sanitation & Recycling Trash, Recycling.

9 Special Pick-Up & Yard Waste CollectionYou may contact all Public Works offices by calling 732-248-7288 or at InformationDuring the year, updated and new information regarding the recycling, garbage, leaf/grass and Spring/Fall clean-up will appear on the Township website at and/or Edison TV Channel CollectionsResidents should contact the Public Works o ce at 732-248-7288 or for all missed collections. Hours of operations are 8:30 to 4:30 WeatherAll collection programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Holiday ScheduleMunicipal Garbage Collection Holiday schedule is noted on the monthly UnitsHousehold Garbage/Solid Waste is collected by private haulers at designated areas.

10 Recycling items are collected at designated areas bi-weekly. Contact your Management o ce for your recycling days and designated area CAN YOU RECYCLE? e Township provides a curbside recycling collection program for basic recyclable items (single stream containers, newspaper, magazines, mixed paper and corrugated cardboard). e curbside recycling program is a simple and e cient way residents can properly dispose of recyclables. Recyclables must be placed at your curbside in appropriate recycling containers prior to 6:00 on your recycling days.