JOANNE PANNUTO- RECYCLING COORIDINATOR
joannerecycling@optonline.net
973-546-2200
The Recycling Division is responsible for implementing and educating residents about the recycling program, collection of recyclables, recycling enforcement, clean communities program implementation and overseeing the garbage contractor. In 2005, the Recycling Division recycled tons of materials.
Residents are encouraged to reduce as much waste as possible to help reduce the costs of garbage disposal. One of the ways residents can reduce waste is by backyard composting.
The Recycling Office is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM.
The 2006 Recycling and Garbage Handbook is expected to be placed in the mail, the first week of March. If you do not receive yours by March 15, 2006 then check with your postal carrier to find out why it was not delivered. You can also call the recycling office at 973-546-2200 and request a Recycling/Garbage Handbook.
Leaf schedules are mailed out the first week of September. Leaf bags can be picked up free at the Department of Public Works yard located at 413 Midland Avenue (behind the police station) between the hours of 7:00 AM TO 9:00 PM seven days a week. Leaves will only be picked up in the brown leaf bags provided by the City on your sweeper day. Failure to put your leaves in these bags will result in a summons.
Recycling barrels:
All residences were given a blue recycling barrel in 1995. These barrels are the property of the City of Garfield and must remain with the property in the event it is sold. They are required in order to receive a certificate of occupancy. Please mark your barrel with your full address. All damaged barrels must be returned to the recycling office for replacement. All stolen barrels will be replaced free of charge, provided the resident submits a stolen property report filed with the Garfield Police Department. |