DPW: Summer in the Borough
Yard and Garden Trimmings
Summer is a great time in your yard and garden, and we’re here to help you clean up all your trimmings. In order for our department to be able to provide great service to an outstanding town, we ask our residents to place grass clippings in biodegradable bags at the curb the night before in time for Wednesday’s pick up. Please remember not to block any storm drains with your yard debris.
Branch Pickup Policy
Effective immediately we will be enforcing our branch pick up policy to cut and tied 4 foot sections, no logs, no stumps, and not to exceed 5 inches in diameter. Branches must be placed at the curb no sooner than the night before. All loose branch piles will be reported to the code enforcer and not be picked up.
Bulk Pick up
As a reminder Bulk can be scheduled for pick up at the curb by calling 732-968-1603. Each resident is allowed one pick up at the curb and 2 bulk coupons for use at our recycle center. Please be advised we will be enforcing coupons at the Recycle center and the town policy for curbside pick-up. Bulk pick up at the curb is not to exceed 5 cubic yards, approximately the size of two office desks. As a reminder electronics are accepted at the recycle center and paint is available for drop off on the first Saturday of the month.
Recycling News
Please note the Borough of Middlesex Recycle Center has no longer been responsible for the town’s curbside recycling. The Department of Public Works has been doing our best to clean up after this contracted company. For any questions or complaints please call MCIA 1-800-488-6242.
Our Sanitation Department
Please don’t forget twice a week garbage collection began on Memorial Day and ends on Labor day. During this time if your curbside pick-up falls on a holiday it will be collected on the day of your second pick up.
Help keep Middlesex Clean! Do not store garbage at the curb. Garbage should be placed at the curb the night before, and empty cans should be removed by 8pm. We are urging our residents to not place garbage bags at the curb for disposal, they should be placed in regulation garbage cans. Refer to ordinance # 351-4 for procedures and details on solid waste disposal.
Recycling Center
Hours of Operation – Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Monday >> Closed
Tuesday >> 6:00am - 1:45pm
Wednesday >> Closed
Friday >> Closed
Thursday >> 11:00am - 6:45pm
Saturday >> 7:00am - 2:45pm
Sunday >> Closed
Rules
Must be Middlesex resident
Must be able to show proof of identification
Please be respectful to employees
Must have Bulk coupon for disposal of bulk items
No trailers allowed on Saturday
No Hazardous waste
No fluorescent bulbs
No construction materials
"How Do I Know if It's Recyclable?" Download Recycle Coach!
Please download app to stay up to date on recycle pickup news and schedule changes. Recycle hotline for missed pick up or complaints should be directed to Middlesex County UA. Many complaints can be reported on the app as well. Or call the Recycle Hotline, 1-800-488-6242.
Department of Public Works
(732) 968-1603
dpw@middlesexboro-nj.gov