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Recycling

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In This Issue:Mandated Recyclables ...............................2What’s in the recycling stream...................3Recycling Paper, Plastic .............................3Recycling Glass .........................................4Bulky Waste Recycling Facilities ..............4Asbestos Shingles & Siding .......................4Solid Waste Disposal inMonmouth County .....................................5Evolution of a Landfill ...............................5Propane Tank Disposal ..............................6Scrap Iron, Steel & Metal ..........................6Green Shopping Tips ......................... 7 & 8If you break a CFL .....................................8Computer/Electronics Recycling Info ........9Home-Generated Medical Waste .............10Usuable Goods Pick-Up Information ....... 11Junk Mail Tips .........................................12Recycling Haulers ....................................13Municipal Drop-Off Centers ...........14 & 15Latex Paint ...............................................16Hazardous Waste Management ................17Prescription Drug Disposal ......................17Recycling for Businesses, Institutions &Multi-Family ............................................18Permit Requirements for Business ...........19Recycling Education Programs ................20Clean Communities .................................21Home Composting &Yard Waste Management ............. 22, 23, 24Municipal LeafComposting Locations .............................25Compost Indoors With Worms .................26Recycling at Home and at Work ..............27Municipal Recycling Coordinators ..........28Recycling Resources on the Internet ........28

Public Works & Engineering/Reclamation6000 Asbury AvenueTinton Falls, NJ O7753

19th Edition DIRECTORY

MonmouthCounty2013-14

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Monmouth County RECYCLING DIRECTORY

What is inOur Garbage?

Paper 43%Food Waste 18%Plastic 15%Yard Waste 9%Wood 3%Metal 3%Textiles 4%Glass 2%Other 3%

MANDATED RECYCLABLESBottles & CansAluminum Cans: DO NOT INCLUDE; FOIL,PIE TINS, TRAYS, COOKWARETin & Bi-Metal CansGlass Bottles & Jars: DO NOT INCLUDE;

NewspapersNewspapers and any inserts that come withthe paper. DO NOT INCLUDE; ANY NEWSPA-PER USED FOR PET WASTE OR HOUSEHOLDPROJECTS

Corrugated CardboardWaffle section between layers. DO NOTINCLUDE; FOOD CONTAMINATED CARD-BOARD (e.g. pizza boxes) OR WAXED CARD-BOARD. Flatten boxes.

Mixed PaperIncludes: letterhead, colored and whitepaper, junk mail, soft cover books, chip-board (e.g. cereal boxes). DO NOT INCLUDE;FOOD WRAPPERS, PAPER CUPS OR PLATES

Leaves and Grass ClippingsDO NOT DISPOSE WITH HOUSEHOLDTRASH. Most towns collect unbagged leaves inthe fall and spring. Grass clippings can be lefton the lawn, added to compost piles, or broughtto special drop-off at county landfill (for a fee).

Car Batteries & Motor Oil -Rechargeable & ButtonBatteriesCar batteries can be brought to a scrap yard.Motor Oil can be brought to HHW facility,many municipal recycling depots, or localservice stations.

Bulky RecyclablesTree Parts (stumps, limbs larger than 3 inches indiameter)

Concrete & Asphalt

Scrap Metals (including small metal appliances,window frames, etc.)

RECYCLE means to process old, used items in order that the material can be used to make new products. Examplesof things that are often recycled are glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, newpapers, aluminum cans and mixed papers.

REDUCE refers to lessening the amount of items or resources that are consumed, using only the amount that isneeded, and looking for alternatives that will lessen our use.

REUSE means extending the ‘life’ or reusing an item rather than discarding or throwing it away.

DISHWARE, LIGHT BULBS, CERAMICS, WINDOW GLASS, MIRRORSPlastic “Pourable Containers”: Neck of bottle smaller than body, #1#2 ONLY Remove CapsBe careful to completely empty any container used for automotivefluids. Any leftover chemicals in containers can be disposed (call 732-683-8686 for appointment) at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility

OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT USED FOR FOOD OR PERSONAL HY-GIENE. NO HARDCOVER BOOKS (UNLESS COVER & BINDER ISREMOVED)

Theaveragepersonthrowsaway4 poundsof garbageper day

What is SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING?

Computers and Televisions Disposal prohibitedby 2010 State Law. Free drop off available atmany Municipal and County Recycling Locations(see pages 9, 14-15).

Most common household batteries (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9 Volt) can bedisposed in regular trash. However, rechargeable bateries should bebrought to retail store drops offs (check www.rbrc for locations), andsilver “button batteries” should be returned to municipal or countysponsored drop offs. Contact your municipality for locations of con-tainers for button batteries.

Single Stream Recycling allows all recyclable materials (clean paper,plastic bottles, tin, steel and aluminum containers) to be placed in onecontainer for collection. Dual Stream Recycling asks you to keep cleanpaper (newspaper, corrugated cardboard, junk mail, writing paper, chip-board) separate from bottles and cans. Many recycling processing plantshave installed additional and more sophisticated equipment to handlesingle stream recyclables.

Single Stream Recycling reduces collection costs, permitting use of single-compartment trucks and automated handling of fewer, larger containers.Reduced sorting encourages residents’ participation and may generatemore materials. However, increased processing costs reduce the value ofthe collected materials and, without clear guidelines for those generatingthe recyclables, may increase contamination by unsuitable and food-con-taminated products (more residual waste created during processing).

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WHAT’S IN THE RECYCLING STREAM?PAPER

Paper and paper products comprise approximately 43% of the waste stream in Monmouth County. There are many different grades of paper. Corrugatedcardboard and various types of high grade office paper command the best prices and are often collected separately. Paper mills are designed to handle specifictypes or mixes of paper. For instance, the newspaper recycling mill processes old newspapers into new, recycled newsprint. Paper recyclable in MonmouthCounty typically include newspapers, mixed paper, office computer paper and corrugated cardboard . No matter what the mix, all recyclable paper should bekept clean and dry and properly prepared for recycling.

CORRUGATED CARDBOARDAlthough you would think many packages

such as cereal boxes, egg cartons and the like,are made from cardboard, these actually aremade of chipboard or paperboard. When recy-

clers say cardboard they generally mean corru-gated cardboard, which is the heavy cardboard used forshipping boxes (two layers with a “waffle” layer in be-tween). Keep cardboard clean, dry, and flattened.

PIZZA BOXESTraditionally pizza boxes are made from corrugated

cardboard, however, what makes them non-recyclable is thegrease and cheese from the pizza that soil the cardboard.

CHIPBOARD & PAPERBOARDSingle-ply paper packaging gray paperboard, such as ce-

real boxes and gift boxes, are currently accepted with mixedpaper recycling. This material is of a very low quality and hasusually been recycled before it comes to you as packaging.

MAGAZINES & JUNK MAILThe glossy paper in magazines has a high clay content, which is

removed during remanufacturing. The cellophane ‘window’ on mostjunk mail may be left on the envelope when recycled.

MIXED PAPERACCEPTABLE ITEMS NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

Magazines/Catalogs Carbon PaperBooks (Hard Covers Removed) Napkins, Tissues & Paper Towels“Junk Mail” Any paper that has foodConstruction Paper contaminantsBlueprintsEnvelopes with or without windowsPhone BooksWrapping Paper (non-metallic)NCR (carbonless copy) paperLetterhead/Colored & White Copy PaperFax Paper/Computer PaperChipboard (eg. cereal boxes)Brown Paper Bags

Newsprint*Corrugated Cardboard*

Sometimes recycled separatelythrough municipal programs.

By Recycling 1 tonof paper you save:

• 17 Trees• 6,953 gallons of water• 463 gallons of oil• 4,077 Kilowatt hours of energy

source: Weyerhaeuser

For Better Recycling...The sorting of different types of plastic is essential to producing high quality recycled products. Thenumbers noted above are part of a voluntary standardized coding system implemented by plasticsmanufacturers. Check the bottom of the container and you should see the recycling symbol with anumber in the center. For now, if you can recycle plastics locally, separate your #1 and #2 bottles (necksmaller than body of container) for recycling. Some other containers (margarine tubs, diaper wipescontainers) may have the #1 or #2, but they are manufactured by different methods, so unless you canfind ways to reuse them, discard them with your regular trash. When recycling plastics, discard caps —

Plastics can be very mysterious because each type is made up of different chemical components. Plastic manu-facturers are now developing recycling programs for many types of plastics (known as resins) but currently onlyPolyethylene Terephthalate (PET #1) and High Density Polyethylene (HDPE #2) bottles are widely acceptedfor recycling. It is estimated that we generate 29.8 billion plastic water bottles every year.

PLASTIC

No. 1 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET,PETE), the most widely recycled plastic,us used for soft-drink bottles and is alsocommonly found in textiles, whichexplains why a bottle can be turned intofleece.No. 2 High Density Polyethylene(HDPE), is used for detergent bottles andgrocery bags.

No. 3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC or vinyl), is what salad-bar containers are madefrom.No. 4 Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), is used for dry-cleaning and fresh-produce bags.No. 5 Polypropylene (PP), is what makes bottle caps, yogurt cups, and drinkingstraws.No. 6 Polystyrene (PS), is also known as Styrofoam.No. 7 These “other” plastics, such as polycarbonate baby bottles, are generally notrecyclable at most centers.

Types of plastic typically used in manufacturing are:

they are usually made of different plastic designed to withstand the rigors of twisting and turning. In order to maximize the efficiency of plasticsrecycling, residents in communities accepting them should crush bottles, to save space. When shopping, choose plastic containers you know youcan recycle.Reduce Use Of Plastic Bags...DO NOT PLACE IN YOUR RECYCLING CONTAINERThe U.S. uses approximately 100 billion plastic bags every year. Plastic bags are made of polyethylene, a by-product of the oil-refining processwhich comes directly from the refinery to the bag making factory in the form of tiny resin pellets. Unfortunately, plastic never breaks down. Eachyear hundreds of marine animals are killed by eating plastic bags, which can suffocate, choke or block their digestive systems. DO NOT PLACEPLASTIC BAGS WITH YOUR OTHER RECYCLABLES; THEY CLOG THE MACHINES USED AT PROCESSING PLANTS.

Bringing your own personal, reusable bag to the store each time your shop is the GREEN thing to do!

For locations accepting Polystyrene (“Styrofoam”), call the Polystyrene Packaging Council at (202) 974-5321.Also visit their website at www.polystyrene.org.

FACTS...We use over 80,000,000,000 aluminumsoda cans every year.

Americans throw away 25,000,000,000styrofoam coffee cups every year.

A typical family consumes182 gallons ofsoda, 29 gallons of juice, 104 gallons ofmilk and 26 gallons of bottled water ayear.

The National Recycling Coalition

RECYCLE!

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Recycle only glass bottles and jars from food, beverages and medicine. Do not recycle lightbulbs, glassware, ceramics and window glass because each are made of different ingredientsand by different processes. As a result, they each have different appearances and melting points. Ifa ceramic mug is put into a furnace that recycles glass bottles, the mug will melt more slowly and cancause defects in bottles. The same with the other types of glass — light bulbs, glassware and windowglass all wreak havoc in the recyclable glass mix, so make sure to include only bottles and jars in yourrecycling bin.

WHAT’S IN THE RECYCLING STREAM?GLASS

201-372-1077

732-738-6000

800-662-3044

732-462-1001

732-617-7490

732-946-7100

732-681-0206

732-536-6663

732-542-2920

732-922-9292

732-244-1716

800-637-4140

732-364-6466

732-681-5000

732-542-2328

AMERICAN FUEL HARVESTERS EAST, Lyndhurst, NJ

BAYSHORE RECYCLING CORP., Keasby, NJ

CLAYTON BLOCK, Wall Township, NJ

FCI, Freehold, NJ

GOLD STAR RECYCLING, Morganville, NJ

J. MANZO, Aberdeen, NJ

LERTCH RECYCLING, Wall Township, NJ

LUCAS BROTHERS, Morganville, NJ

MARPAL, Tinton Falls, NJ

MAZZA & SONS, INC., Tinton Falls, NJ

OCEAN COUNTY RECYCLING, Toms River, NJ

RELIABLE WOOD PRODUCTS, Jersey City, NJ

RESOURCE ENGINEERING, Howell, NJ

ROSANO ASPHALT, Howell, NJ

STAVOLA COMPANIES, Tinton Falls, NJ

Bulky Waste Recycling FacilitiesThe items recycled at these facilities are BANNED from the Monmouth County Reclamation Center.

Call ahead to confirm hours, location, pricing and special requirements.

Brush, Tree Stumps,Large Tree Parts

Clean (Untreated)Wood & Pallets

Concrete, AsphaltBrick, Block

NoBrick

StreetSweepings

Also TakeBulkyWastefor Disposal

NoAsphalt

It’s a common misconception to think that asbestos can be tossed in withyour regular trash after home remodeling, re-siding, or repairing around win-dows or doors. The fact is, this material must be handled properly to preventhealth risks! When intact, asbestos presents little hazard. But once it is brokenor crushed, the fibers become airborne. Once called a “miracle” substance forits fire resistance, asbestos have been found to cause Asbestosis (a lung di-sease) when fibers are released and become lodged in the lungs. The proce-dure for preparing this material for proper disposal (in a special area of thelandfill, where it is buried without compaction), minimizes workers’ expo-sure. Please contact the Monmouth County Health Department’s Solid WasteEnforcement Team at 732-683-8686 x5658 for proper containment and trans-port instructions. Summonses can be issued for improper disposal, with finesup to $50,000!

Asbestos Shingles & Siding

Clearing of land, storm events, land-scape maintenance are a few instances thatgenerate untreated organic materials. Seethe above list for permitted privatelyowned wood grinding facilities.

Brush & Stumps

Wood pallet recycling can also mean refurbishing dismantling andremanufacturing of pallets for sale as well as the grinding of wood pallets.Refer to above list for local facilities.

Wood Pallets

When homes, buildings, bridges and roadways are demolished, the rubblecan be broken down and transformed into new aggregate materials. Then itcan be reused by construction and recycling companies. Refer to above list forlocal facilities.

Bricks/Concrete

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The following items are banned from disposal at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center Landfill:+

*Grass: Grass cannot be mixed with waste, but is accepted at a special grass site located at the Landfill. It can be brought in during normal business hours. Fees are$3 per carload or $35 per ton in truckloads. Monmouth County encourages “Cut and Leave It” grass management.

• Newspapers• Corrugated Cardboard• Clean Mixed Paper• Computers & Televisions• Plastic Bottles• Glass Food & Beverage Containers• Tin & Steel Food & Beverage Containers• Aluminum Food & Beverage Containers

• Stumps & Large Tree Parts (greater than 3 inches in diameter)• Grass*• Leaves• Concrete & Asphalt• Hazardous & Liquid Waste• Appliances Containing Freon (e.g. refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers)• White Goods (large metal appliances such as washers and dryers)• Automotive Batteries, Rechargeable and Button

These bans apply to ALL customers utilizing this facility. Incoming waste will be monitored and penalties may be assessed for non-compliance.+Municipalities may have additional recycling requirements.

ITEMS BANNED FROM THE LANDFILL

THE MONMOUTH COUNTY RECLAMATION CENTERLOCATION: 6000 Asbury Avenue (west of Shafto Road)HOURS: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.PHONE: (732) 683-8686CLOSED: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day (Open 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)

Vehicles exceeding 9,000 lbs. GVW must register with the NJDEP. Call (609) 292-7081 for details.

FEES

Solid Waste Disposal in Monmouth CountyResidents and businesses in Monmouth County generate over half a million tons of waste per year! Most of that waste is taken to the Monmouth County

Reclamation Center landfill in Tinton Falls. There, the waste is checked for hazardous and/or recyclable materials (which are banned from the landfill), thenbaled to make maximum use of landfill space. Waste in the landfill is covered daily, in conjunction with state requirements and to minimize odor and pestproblems. (Up to 15% of the space in the landfill is consumed by cover material).

Solid waste reduction and recycling help address global climate change, by decreasing the amount of heat-trapping greenhouse gases (GHG) that are linkedto decomposition of solid waste. Our county landfill recycles these gases to produce electricity.

THE FOLLOWING RATES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2013MUNICIPAL (Household, Commercial, Institutional) WASTE ........................................................................................................ $73.85/tonVEGETATIVE WASTE (No Leaves/Grass/Large Tree Parts) ........................................................................................................ $73.85/tonBULKY AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ................................................................................................ $106.85/tonTIRES OR CABLE ....................................................................................................................................................................... $241.35/tonASBESTOS WASTE (Accepted by Appointment Only) ............................................................................................................... $172.35/ton

All charges will be on a pro-rated per ton basis. (+$.50/bag)Handling Fee

Monmouth County Has a Solid Waste Balefill. What is a Balefill?Balefills are landfills constructed of baled trash. Trash is compacted into rectangular bales at the landfill. These bales are placed into a cell in stacked rows.The waste is transported from the tipping area to the baling area via trash conveyors. The conveyors discharge to a baling hopper where the trash iscompressed and wrapped with steel straps to form cubes. The bales are then loaded on trucks and transported to the balefill area.

EVOLUTION OF A LANDFILL

FOAM PACK, INC.72 Fadem RoadSpringfield, NJ(973) 376-3700

(Rigid foam also accepted)

UPS STORE/MAIL BOXES ETC.

Store Locations:

3587 Route 9 SouthFreehold Shop-Rite CenterFreehold • 732-303-1331

Rt. 35 & Harmony RoadMiddletown • 732-957-8222

4057 Rte. 9Aldrich Plaza, Howell

732-364-3994

AluminumTypically, the only kind of aluminum your town wants set out for curbside

collection is aluminum cans. (You can test if a can is aluminum by using amagnet — a magnet won’t stick to aluminum.) Do not include other typesof aluminum, e.g. pie plates, food trays, aluminum foil, siding, lawnchairs, etc., are made of chemical variants of aluminum, called alloys.Some towns have special pick-up days for bulky scrap metals, or you couldcheck with a local scrap dealer (see below). Ladders, window frames andaluminum siding are worth money at your local scrap dealers.

Tin & Steel CansAs with aluminum cans, use a magnet to tell if a can is steel or tin. A magnet

will stick to steel or tin cans, but not to aluminum. Some tin cans have aluminumtops. These are known as bi-metal cans, and should be recycled with tin cans.Tin cans are actually steel cans with a tin coating that protects the taste of thefood. The tin is separated at the steel mill and used for other purposes. The steeloften is used to make new cans. Make sure cans are rinsed, which will make ahigher quality material for the recycling mill. Removing labels and/or flatteningcans is OK, but not necessary. Be sure to ask your recycling coordinator beforeincluding empty paint cans, aerosol cans and other metal products. Most recy-clers do not want empty paint cans, they can be thrown in with your regulartrash.

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What To Do With Those Styrofoam® PeanutsEPS PEANUTS - Loosefill polystyrene “peanuts” are accepted for

reuse at most mailing service stores.The following businesses accept foam packaging peanuts for reuse.

Please call ahead for business hours.

Shrewsbury PlazaShopping Center

732-389-8586

520 Rte. 9, Manalapan732-536-4490

48 Broad Street, Red Bank732-530-0664

2435 Hwy. 34 Manasquan

732-292-1919

PACK MAIL CENTERSOF AMERICA

879 W. Park Ave., Ocean732-493-3422

POSTMARK PLUS1070 East Route 34, Matawan

732-583-0074

WHO KNEW?

Propane FuelTank Disposal

(FEES: $0-$10)

COMPANY/PHONE CONDITIONSMONMOUTH COUNTY Empty or FullHazardous Waste Facility valve attached732-683-8686 x 5210 (NO FEE)

BEACON SCRAP METAL Empty, valve215 Throckmorton St., removedFreehold732-462-0543

JOHN BLEWETT, INC. Empty, valve246 Herbertsville Rd., removedHowell732-938-5331

MAZZA & SONS, INC. Empty, Full valveShafto Road, Tinton Falls attached/removed732-922-9292

Scrap Iron, Steel &Other Metals

Many municipalities have drop-off points or special collection daysfor recyclable scrap metals. Call your town to determine if it does. If itdoes not, you may want to contact a local recycler or arrange for deliv-ery. Depending upon the type and quantity of scrap metal you have, theymight even pay you for it. Some local scrap metal recyclers are listedbelow. Check the Yellow Pages under “Scrap Metal” for further listings.

A&A Iron & Metal80 Hendrickson Road

Freehold — 732-780-7431

*Mazza Scrap101 Memorial Drive

Neptune — 732-774-4100

*Beacon Metal Co.215 Throckmorton St.

Freehold — 732-462-0543

Brick Recycling Co., Inc.2480 Old Hooper Ave.Brick — 732-477-0880

Brickrecycling.com*Accepts freon-containing appliances at cost ranging from $0-$35 per unit.

Call ahead for hours, costs and special conditions. Several municipalities alsoaccept these appliances.

You may have discovered that you are having difficulty getting rid of that old refrigerator or air con-ditioner. This is due to regulations implementing the Federal Clean Air Act.

These regulations affect, among other things, the disposal of appliances, (such as air conditioners,refrigerators, freezers, and dehumidifiers) that contain refrigerants. The refrigerants in these appliancesoften are composed of CFC’s (Chlorofluorocarbons — often called by their brand name, “Freon:) which,when released into the atmosphere, depletes the ozone layer. The regulations call for the recapturing ofCFC’s during recycling to prevent damage to the atmosphere.

Facilities equipped and licensed to recycle CFC’s are listed above with an (asterisk)*.Another option is when you purchase a new appliance is to request that the company pick up your old

one, so they can provide for disposal. Otherwise, call one of the companies listed above.

All “White Goods” (metal appliances) are BANNEDfrom the Monmouth County Landfill.

Doctor CopperMobile Scrap Metal Service

1755 Route 9Howell — 732-820-4466

*John Blewett, Inc.246 Herbertsville Road

Howell — 732-938-5331

*Mazza & Sons, Inc.3230 Shafto Road

Tinton Falls — 732-922-9292

*Red Bank Recycling64 Central Ave.

Red Bank — 732-747-7779

Propane tanks bought prior to 1998 DO NOT have overfill valves.Those tanks will need to be recycled. Many propane tank retailers offercredits of up to $20 when trading in an old BBQ for a new filled tank,e.g. gas stations, home improvement centers.

Metals

“What Does My Refrigerator Have To Do With Clean Air?”

Need to dispose of an old refrigerator?Chances are, an older refrigerator or freezer is running up your utility bills by an average of $150 a year. But you can help lower energy use,

reduce your energy bills and protect the environment by keeping harmful materials out of the landfills. Recycle your old fridge today.

For A Free Pick Up and To Receive a Rebate. Call 1-877-270-3520 or visit NJCleanEnergy.com

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ENVIRONMENTAL SHOPPING & WASTE PREVENTION

What is it?In addition to recycling, reusing and composting your waste, there

are steps you can take to ensure that the non-recyclable waste you cre-ate is minimal — steps you can take BEFORE the garbage is created.

WASTE PREVENTION meansreducing the volume and toxicityof waste destined for disposal at ourlandfill.To individual consumers this concept iscalled environmental consumerism orgreen shopping. It means that you considerthe health of the environment when spendingyour consumer dollar by selecting products andpackages that are environmentally sound you take an active role indecreasing waste!

Over PackagingWe have become an over packaged society. We love packaging,

almost everything is wrapped in something. Some products have layersupon layers of wrapping. Guess who is paying for it all? You are!Packaging is important, it protects products from damage but in manycases it is overkill. Disposal of packaging materials contributes to thehigh percentage of trash we throw away everyday. You can do somethingabout it.

Be Environmentally Aware!

• Use reusable cloth napkins, tablecloths and washable plates, silverware and cups, whereverpossible, instead of disposables.

• When using disposable paper party supplies, choose recycled plates, napkins and paper towels.• Make your party place festive without creating excessive waste by decorating with reusable

items.• When giving or attending parties and dinners, make sure to locate recycling containers.

• Skip wrapping altogether! Decorate items with bows, or place in gift baskets or bags, which can be used again.• Wrap gifts in the Sunday comics or decorate brown paper bags (inside out) for wrapping gifts.• Avoid using boxes when possible, or reuse boxes.• Wrap gifts in recycled paper.

• Up to 20% of all mail is incorrectly addressed! Save time, money and resources by updating your mailinglist. Paring down your list also helps — if each of us sent one fewer card, we could eliminate 50,000cubic yards of paper waste!

• Reuse packaging cartons and shipping materials. Shredded newspaper makes for excellent packing material.

• Don’t buy what you don’t need. Try to avoid shopping impulsively or without a list.• Give a lasting “trash free” gift of an experience: movie, concert or theater tickets, or gift certificate for dinner or

a special event. Make a donation to a favorite charity on someone’s behalf.• Give gifts of yourself, such as babysitting, washing the car, doing housework or running errands.• Choose toys and tools that use rechargeable batteries.• Buy products that are durable and will last, instead of poorly-made products that could end up in the trash. Look

for long warranties.• Use reusable cloth shopping bags, or consolidate many purchases into one or a few bags, instead of taking a bag

for every purchase.• Select items packaged in recycled or recyclable materials. Look for the recycling symbol.• Buy gift wrap and cards made from recycled paper.• Give yourself or your family an environmental gift such as memberships or donations to environmental

organizations, subscriptions to environmental magazines, or books on environmental topics.

• Save cards to use as next year’s postcards or gift tags.• Put gift wrap (non-metallic) and cards aside and recycle them in your municipal recycling

program. Call your municipal recycling coordinator for information before savingmaterials for recycling.

• Call your local recycling coordinator to find out how your tree can be recycled into mulch.• Save and reuse gift boxes.

After the Holidays

Party Practices

Wrapping it up

Sending Cards and Packages

Green Shopping

Give your trasha second chance. Recycle.

While recycling is part of the solution for preservinglandfill space, the best option is to reduce the amountof waste that is generated in the first place.

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“Recycled” vs. “Recyclable” — What’s the Difference!!Because environmental awareness is so popular, many companies are

eager to respond to consumers’ requests for “good” products. As a result,many products are stamped with environmental catch-phrases, such as“recyclable,” “recycled,” “biodegradable,” or “ozone-friendly.”

Currently, there are no legal definitions for these environmental claims.The result is that consumers are often confused and misled. As a general rule:

• Products are RECYCLABLE only if your local recycling programaccepts them.

• RECYCLED means that an item has been made partially or entirelyfrom recycled materials. Look for the words “post-consumer,” espe-cially on paper products, in relation to recycled content. This meansthe item was made from materials that were bought, used, recycledand remanufactured.

• BIODEGRADABILITY is relevant only if you plan to put the itemin your compost pile. Almost nothing biodegrades in a landfill, wherelight and air are scarce. Plastics which claim to be biodegradable inreality only break down to small bits of plastic, and are generally un-suitable for recycling.

RECYCLING

ENVIRONMENTAL SHOPPING & WASTE PREVENTIONcontinued

AERC2591 Mitchell Ave. Allentown, PA

610-564-8527www.aercrecycling.com

BETHLEHEM LAMP RECYCLING935 Bethlehem Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18017

610-838-7034Fax: 610-838-6333

(Shipping box avail. 4 ft. lamps)(spent fluorescent lamps, lights, bulbs, tubes)

Lamp Tracker800-664-1434

www.WMLamptracker.com

National Bulb Recycling, Inc.27 Sylvania Ave., Avon By The Sea, NJ 07717

732-455-8380

Veolia Environmental Services1453 Pinewood Street, Rahway, NJ

800-478-6055

Fluorescent Lamp RecyclingSpent fluorescent bulbs contain mercury and other potentially harmful com-ponents. For information on recycling services, contact: If you’ve ever dropped a tube fluorescent bulb on concrete, you’ll rec-

ognize the pop and puff of vapor that results. That puff of vapor containsmercury, a toxin and environmental contaminant. A small amount of mer-cury is also contained in the curlicue tube of a CFL, the energy-efficientbulb that is touted as a great way to go green.

To put your mind at ease, one CFL possesses 100 times less mercurythan in an older glass thermometer, according to the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA). Still, because most of the mercury can be re-covered if the bulb is intact, recycling is the responsible way to dispose ofburned-out CFLs (and tube fluorescent bulbs, too.)

Replace (1) 100 watt bulb with a 30 watt compact fluorescent bulb and cut more than 1,300 lbs. of carbon dioxide pollutionover the life of the bulb. Two bulbs will lower household emissions by more than a ton. Visit www.LightBulbRecycling.com.

1. Open a window and leave the room for at least 15 minutes so vaporscan disperse.

2. Wearing disposable rubber gloves, carefully scoop up fragments andpowder with stiff paper or cardboard. Then wipe the area clean witha damp paper towel or disposable wet wipe and use sticky tape topick up small pieces and powder. (Don’t use a vacuum cleaner forthe initial cleanup; that will disperse any remaining mercury vaporin the air and leave particles in the bag.)

3. Place all cleanup materials and gloves in a plastic bag and seal it.Recycle. Or if your state allows it, seal the CFL in two plastic bagsand put it in the outside trash. Wash your hands.

4. The first time you vacuum the area where the bulb was broken,remove the vacuum bag when you’re done cleaning (or empty andwipe the canister). Put the bag and/or vacuum debris, as well as thecleaning materials, in two sealed plastic bags and put in the outdoortrash for normal disposal.

Bulbs, Breakage, & Contamination

If you break a CFL

WasteNot Solutions is not ahauler but conducts waste audits andprovides long-term, quantifiable savingsrecommendations.www.wastenotsolutions.com732-936-0200

WASTE AUDITSSolid Waste Mangagement

& RecyclingEnvironmental Resources

E-SCRAP News - http://www.resource-recycling.com/esn.htmlA monthly newsletter providing the latest news in the electronic recycling industry, including state legislative initiatives.International Association of Electronic Recyclers (IAER) - www.iaer.orgTrade association of the electronics recycling industry. Contains a comprehensive list of electronic recyclers - both members and non-members, sorted by state.National Recycling Coalition’s Electronic Database - www.nrc-recycle.org Database of electronic recyclers, reuse organizations,and municipal programs that accept old electronic equipment.Tech Soup - www.techsoup.orgA great website with all types of information on non-profits, including computer donation locations.

Try an internet search for ‘fluorescent bulb recycling’ to get moreinformation on prepaid boxes to mail bulbs direct to recyclers.

Home Depot & Lowes havedrop off for CFL bulbs

that have expired.Go to the “Returns”

counter.

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COMPUTER &ELECTRONICSCRAPRECYCLING

Use Any One of OurElectronics Recycling Sites

Items Accepted:

Offices and schools utilizing computers with laser printers and copierscan generate a large amount of used laser toner cartridges. Several compa-nies are collecting and recycling these cartridges, which saves money andresources. Many of these companies provide a collection service and alsoresell recycled cartridges — at prices greatly below the cost of purchasingnew cartridges.

Call for details.

COMPUTER/ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DROP-OFF

CARTRIDGE WORLD64 Village Center Dr., Freehold, NJ

(732) 333-1925

665 Highway 35 N, Middletown, NJ(732) 796-0770

1815 Highway 35 N, Oakhurst, NJ(732) 531-4232

Wall, NJ(732) 449-5100

ADVANCED RECOVERY, INC.50 Grafton Ave., Newark, NJ

(973) 485-9100

REVERSE LOGISTICS GROUPAMERICAS INC.

Iselin, NJ(732) 543-6136

HESSTECH, LLC45 Executive Ave., Edison, NJ 08817

(732) 287-2442www.hesstech.com

LASER SAVE843 Rt. 33, Freehold, NJ

(732) 431-3339

LOGTECH, LLC2271 Landmark Place, Suite A

Wall, NJ(732) 987-4540

MONMOUTH WIRE &COMPUTER RECYCLING, INC.

3250 Shafto Rd.Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

(732) 922-3320

NEWTECH RECYCLING, INC.600 Apgar Drive, Suite A

Somerset, NJ 08873(732) 469-9774 • FAX (732) 469-3646

CARTRIDGE DEPOTManasquan, NJ(732) 223-0902

LASERRENEWMiddletown, NJ(732) 957-0515

LASER SAVE Freehold, NJ

(732) 431-3339

State Law now prohibitsdisposal of computers

and TVs with trash.

Monmouth CountyRecycles Electronics!Free drop off program open to all Monmouth County residents, small businesses and institutions.Limited to one pickup truckload.

• Computer Cases, CPU’s• Monitors, Scanners• Laptops, Peripherals• Radios, Cameras• Copiers, Fax Machines• Stereo Components

• Keyboards, Mice• Printers, Cables• Televisions• Telephones• VCR’s, DVD Players

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP147 Lenox Road, Cliffwood BeachMonday - Saturday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

FREEHOLD BOROUGH161 Center Street, FreeholdMonday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

HAZLET TOWNSHIPLeocadia Court (off Laurel Ave.)Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 2:30 pmSaturday 8:15 am - 1:45 pm

OCEAN TOWNSHIP3605 Sunset Ave. (West end of Sunset)Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 2:30 pmExtended Hours (April 15 - September 30)Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmSaturday & Sunday 8:00 am - 11:00 am

EATONTOWN BOROUGH131 Lewis StreetMonday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm3rd Saturdays 8:00 am - 12:00 noon

MARLBORO TOWNSHIP1979 Township Drive, MarlboroMonday & Wednesday 8:00 am - 1:30 pmSaturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

COUNTY RECLAMATIONCENTER - (Gate A)6000 Asbury Ave., Tinton FallsMonday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pmSaturday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP899 Perrineville Road, MillstoneSaturday & Sunday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

BELMAR BOROUGHRailroad Avenue, BelmarMonday - Saturday 8:30 am - 4:00 pmSunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pmClosed Wednesdays

UNION BEACH1400 Florence AvenueMonday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pmFirst & Third Saturdays8:00 am - 12:00 noon

RED BANK BOROUGHWest Sunset AvenueMonday - Saturday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP66 Jackson Mills Road, FreeholdTuesday, Thursday & Saturday8:00 am - 3:00 pm

HOLMDEL TOWNSHIPCrawfords Corner Road, HolmdelMonday - Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm2nd Saturdays (April - October)8:00 am - 1:00 pm

LONG BRANCH378 Atlantic Avenue, Long BranchMonday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pmSaturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP52 Kanes Lane, MiddletownThursday - Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm DONATIONS - COMPUTERS

Senior centers, nursing homes, shelters, group homes - www.christina.orgNextsteprecycling.org repairs your broken computers and gives them to

underfunded schools, needy families, and nonprofits.

Laser Toner Cartridge RecyclingStart Recycling Your Cartridges Today

Best Buy offers FREE recycling(up to 3 items per household per day)

For More Information visitwww.bestbuy.com

• TV’s & Monitors up to 32”• Flat Screens up to 60”• DVD Players• Desktop or Laptop Computers• Cell Phones• Home/Car Audio• MP3 Players/Cables• Small Electronics/Fans/Vacuums

The following companiesaccept and recycle computerand electronic scrap for amodest fee.

Always recycle used computer,printer and copier ink cartridges.Old, empty ink cartridges can berepackaged in special boxes orenvelopes to be sent to themanufacturer and replaced with a new cartridge.

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HOME - GENERATED MEDICAL WASTE

Keeping syringes out of the waste stream is important to everyNew Jerseyan. According to the New Jersey Department of Health,an enormous number of syringes and lancets wind up in NewJersey’s garbage, polluting the environment and creating a hazard.

Many area hospitals have instituted programs for handling sy-ringes and needles (sharps) from those qualifying as home self-care generators. Home self-care is strictly defined as the provisionof medical care in the home setting (private residence) through ei-ther self-administration practices or administration by a familymember or other person who does not receive monetary compensa-tion for his or her services.

Participating hospitals are supplying sharps containers which,when filled, must be returned to the hospital, and a new containerwill be issued. Sharps are then disposed of with regulated medicalwaste generated on the hospital premises. This container and dis-posal service is free; however, a small deposit may be charged onthe first container.

Some pharmacists have information on the BLUE NEEDLEBOX program. Check with yours for details.

Many sharps have been turning up in recyclable plasticsoda bottles. This practice is dangerous to workers

handling recyclables.

Commercially-GeneratedCooking Grease

The following companies collect grease from restaurants and foodservice establishments for recycling:

MOPAC RENDERING DIV.Moyer Packing Co.

Souderton, PA 18964(215) 723-5555

Separated Food Waste(FROM RESTAURANTS AND SUPERMARKETS)

DARLING INTERNATIONALNewark, NJ 07105

(973) 465-1900Fat and bones from supermarkets

and smaller establishments.

SOLID WASTE RESOURCERENEWAL GROUPRutgers University

(732) 932-9155, ext. 233

PARTICIPATING HOSPITALSINCLUDE:

BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL727 Beers St., Holmdel

Contact: Environmental Services(732) 739-5929

RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank

Contact: Diabetes Management Center(732) 530-2402

KIMBALL MEDICAL CENTER600 River Ave., Lakewood

Contact: Environmental Services(732) 370-7522

JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITYMEDICAL CENTER

1945 State Route 33, NeptuneContact: Environmental Services

(732) 776-4225

MONMOUTH MEDICAL300 Second Ave., Long Branch

Contact: Diabetes Treatment Center(732) 222-5200

CENTRASTATE HOSPITAL901 W. Main St., Freehold

Contact: Novo Nordisk Diabetes - 5th floor*all sharps must be left with staff

(732) 294-2574

XMED DISPOSAL, INC.(866) 735-9709

THE SHARPS DISPOSAL BY MAIL SYSTEM isa container system, government approved returnby mail system. For more information contact:Sharps at 1-800-772-5657 www.sharpsinc.com

RestaurantWasteOnly

Commercial Shrink Wrap RecyclingMCC SERVICES, INC. - Cranberry, NJ

(732) 605-0002

Accepting stretch and shrink wrap Heavier wrapping films

Shipping bags

MR. SHRINK WRAP OF NJ(856) 858-6610

Recycle Your Boat Shrink Wrap!

Monofilament Fishing Line RecyclingRemove hooks, bobbers and other debris.Collection bins located at:Bahrs Landing Marina, HighlandsLeonardo State Marina, Middletown

WASTE OIL RECYCLERS1-(888) 317-4918

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“I wonder if somebody could use this. . .”Freecycle Network is an online electronic forum that helps individuals and non-profit organizations recycle unwanted

items. This movement was founded in 2003 as a way to promote waste reduction. To learn more about this network visitwww.freecycle.org.

Throwplace.com is an online market where individuals, non-profit organizations & businesses can exchange excessgoods and surplus inventory — free of charge.

For a list of reuse organizations nationwide, check redo.org and click on “Find a Reuse Center.”

Pick-Up Service for Usable Goods

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS www.njpickup.org .................................................. (973) 970-9231 or 877-336-8828

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ...................................................................................................................... (609) 394-8847GOODWILL INDUSTRIES (entire house contents only) ..................................................................... (973) 481-2300

SALVATION ARMY (full sets of furniture / pickup only) ....................................................................... (609) 599-9801

RECIRCULATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATES.............................................................................. (732) 363-0556RESCUE MISSION OF TRENTON ..................................................................................................... (609) 695-1436

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES OF MONMOUTH COUNTY (working appliances) ......... (732) 774-6886

The following organizations make regular pickups from homes and businesses in Monmouth County. Call to make arrangements forpickup of usable and resalable items. These organizations reserve the right to reject items in poor condition.

Odds & EndsBATTERIESThe rechargeable batteries in laptops, cell phones, digital cameras, camcorders and power toolscan be recycled. The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.org) lists local drop-off sites. Rechargeable and button batteries can be recycled at many electronic stores.

CARPET RECYCLINGCarpetCycle L.L.C. (908) 353-5900 — www.carpetcycle.com — 447 Schiller St., Elizabeth, NJ.Recycles all post-consumer carpet and carpet padding. No horsehair and jute padding.

CELL PHONES & CHARGERSCan be recycled at the Monmouth County Computer / Electronicdrop off sites see page 9.

COMPUTERS, MONITORS, & TELEVISIONSCan be recycled at the Monmouth County Computer / Electronicdrop off sites. Your local town may accept (see pages 9, 14-15).DONATE IT: Look for a local organization or school that needs computers or monitors. The NationalChristina Foundation (www.cristina.org/dsf/) helps link donors and needy groups.NJDEP E-cycling website www.recyclenj.orgSTATE LAW PROHIBITS DISPOSAL WITH HOUSEHOLD OR COMMERCIAL TRASH.

CDS, DVD’s and VHS TapesOld music and computer compact discs are recyclable. Check out www. recyclingforfree.com foran address to send them away to be melted. The service is free, but you cover the postage. Localdrop off: Monmouth Wiring & Computer Recycling, 3250 Shafto Rd., Tinton Falls, NJ • (732) 922-3320

HEARING AIDSThe Starkey Hearing Foundation (www.sotheworldmayhear.org) recycles used hearing aids, anymake or model, no matter how old. Lions Clubs also accept hearing aids.

X-RAYS AND DENTAL FILMMonmouth Wiring & Computer Recycling, 3250 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ • (732) 922-3320Kearny Reclaiming Systems, 25 Fernwood Crescent, Riverdale, NJ 07457 • (973) 835-1978

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BUSINESS JUNK MAILThe National Waste Prevention Coalition has a Business JunkMail Complaint Bureau. If the bureau receives several complaintsabout a problem mailer, it will contact the mailer. Access theNational Waste Prevention Coalition’s web site at: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/nwpc/index.htm. The site includes adownloadable model postcard that can be sent to mailers to getoff their lists.

STOP JUNK MAIL FOREVER1997 Good Advice Press

9008 Box 78Elizaville, NY 12523

(914) 758-1400www.goodadvicepress.com

“Help I’m Drowning in Junk Mail”

“I wonder if somebody could use this. . .”(continued)

Textiles: Drop boxes for clothing and shoes often are located in park-ing lots of supermarkets and home improvement stores. Check the YellowPages under “Thrift Shops”, or call one of the following organizations forhome pickup:

Blankets, towels and throw rugs are needed by local AnimalShelters. Check that heading in the yellow pages

for the one nearest you.

RESCUE MISSION OF TRENTON ............... (609) 695-1436WE CASH CLOTHES ................................... (888) 516-2274AMVETS........................................................ (800) 244-6350WORLDWIDE RECYCLING ......................... (215) 943-6235

Charity: There are many organizations that distribute used articles tothe needy. Some of these offer pickup services; with others you may needto drop items at a collection point. Useful phone book listings in the yellowpages are “Thrift Shops” and “Social Service Organizations”.

Community Organizations: Many organizations such asschools, churches, YMCA/YWCA, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, senior citizencenters, social service agencies, etc. have needs for such things as officeequipment, books, audio-visual equipment, nursery equipment, and more.They would be glad to have items in good working condition. You can callthese organizations to ask if they might need something you have, or watchthe newspapers for want ads or other notices of items needed.

Garage Sales: Organize one of your own or join friends and neigh-bors for a group sale. Ask your local homeowners’ association if it spon-sors an annual neighborhood-wide sale.

Rummage Sales: Many organizations (churches, libraries, humanesocieties, etc.) sponsor these sales as fundraisers. They need donationsfrom their members and the public to have successful sales. Spring isprobably the most popular time for these sales. Watch your local newspa-pers and community bulletin boards.

Bicycles / Sewing Machines: Establish programs with over-seas partners to keep bikes working. Pedals for Progress 908-638-4811.

Athletic Shoes: Did you know that old, worn-out athletic shoes withsynthetic or rubber soles can be recycled. Visit www.runtheplanet.com andwww.ncr-recycle.orgreuseashoe.9spx to learn about many shoe recyclingoptions.

Books & Magazines: There are various online book swappinggroups, vis i t : www.paperbackswap.com; www.bookmooch.com;www.bookins.com.

Western MonmouthHabitat for Humanity Thrift Store:

(732) 577-8160

ADDITIONALWASTE PREVENTION

TIPS•Instead of buying subscriptions to magazines, ask your locallibrary to subscribe. This way many people can benefit fromjust one copy of the same magazine.

•Reduce the amount of direct mail you receive by writing to:

— or —

Request that your name not be sold on mailing lists. This willprevent future junk mail. Include all variations of your name(e.g., John J. Smith, Jr.; J. Smith, etc.) along with your streetaddress, city, state and zip. Wait 3-6 months for results. This ismost effective if done once or twice a year. To stop unwantedmail you currently receive you must contact the sender.

•When placing mail orders, write “please do not sell my name”on the order form.

STOPCREDIT CARD

COMPANIES FROMSENDING OFFERS.

(888) 567-8688

JUNK MAIL OVERFLOW:4 Million tons of junk mail are delivered annually in the U.S. Nearly half of junk mail is never opened The average adult receives 41 pounds of junk mail annually

DMA MAILPREFERENCE SERVICE

Box 643Carmel, NY 10512www.the-dma.org

VISITWEBSITE:

www.GreenDimes.com

Coastal Habitat for Humanity(732) 988-7044

Accepts used furniture, housewares and building materials.

Jewish Family and Children’s Serviceof Monmouth County

(732) 774-6886Accepts items that are in good working order, truck availablewith volunteers to handle pick-up & transportation.

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Monmouth County Haulers and Their ServicesResidential Services

Services offered to residents vary from community to community andfrom hauler to hauler. Nearly all provide the following services to all or aportion of their service area. Call your municipality to determine collec-tion schedules for regular trash and special items. Check the Yellow Pagesunder “Rubbish & Garbage Removal” if you require the services of aprivate hauler.

Refuse Collection & Volume Based CollectionMost haulers collect trash weekly at the curb for single-family homes,

but some offer additional services (at an additional cost). Some haulersoffer special wheeled trash containers for rent to simplify billing and col-lection.

Some communities and haulers are experimenting with volume-basedtrash service, where the resident pays a per-container fee for trash set outat the curb. The hauler and the municipality make special stickers or bagsavailable for sale at municipal offices or by mail. This type of service isdifferent than traditional garbage service for which the resident pays aflat garbage bill for whatever is placed out for collection. Volume-basedbilling systems encourage waste reduction and recycling by the residentbecause the less trash that is thrown out, the less the resident pays forcollection. Implementing these systems requires careful planning, publiceducation and enforcement.

Landscape Waste CollectionLeaves have been banned from the Monmouth County Landfill since

October 1987. They are now being taken to public or private compostingsites or applied to agricultural lands as mulch. Grass has been bannedfrom the Landfill since May 1993, and is managed at home, throughgrasscycling, mulching or composting, or taken to private compostingfacilities. Other yard waste, such as plant remains and brush account forup to 8% of all waste landfilled in Monmouth County. Many of thesematerials could also be managed through home composting.

Recycling Haulers in Monmouth CountyThe following is a partial list of recycling haulers of Class A* recyclable materials serv-ing Monmouth County residents and businesses. Many provide services to suit yourneeds. Call to discuss services, quantities and materials.

BRIDGE DISPOSAL586 Waterworks Rd.

Old Bridge, NJ(732) 727-2247

CENTRAL JERSEYWASTE & RECYCLING

(609) 586-9200

DE LISADEMOLITION & DISPOSAL

101 Commerce DriveTinton Falls, NJ(732) 988-2525

FRANKLIN WASTE SERVICESLake Como, NJ(732) 681-0653

FREEHOLD CARTAGEP.O. Box 5010

Freehold, NJ 07728(732) 462-1001

FUTURE SANITATION(732) 919-3345

M & S WASTE SERVICESP.O. Box 332

Middletown, NJ 07748(732) 471-8900

MARPAL DISPOSAL/REPUBLIC SERVICES OF NJ

1861 Wayside Rd.Tinton Falls, NJ(732) 542-2920

More information is available through our County website or by viewing the County Solid Waste Management Plan. NOTE: This listing does notconstitute an endorsement of any of the above companies by Monmouth County, nor were any haulers purposely excluded from this listing.

*Class A: bottles, cans, plastic, paperand corrugated cardboard.

SAKOUTIS BROTHERSDISPOSALP.O. Box 84

Colts Neck, NJ 07722(732) 683-0600

STANDARD WASTE SERVICE21 Edgeboro Rd.

New Brunswick, NJ(732) 967-1565

TRI-STATE CARTINGP.O. Box 5298Toms River, NJ(732) 818-1588

WASTE MANAGEMENTOF NEW JERSEY, INC.

1301 Rt. 37 WestToms River, NJ 08755

(732) 341-3333- or -

181 RD1 State Hwy. 34Matawan, NJ 07747

1-800- 526-5818

Municipalities have various collections for some of these materials,and you should contact your municipal recycling coordinator (phone num-bers on page 28) for further details. Some private companies are also col-lecting source separated yard waste for recycling into compost.

Multi-Family ServicesMany haulers design and manage special trash collection programs for

apartment buildings and condominiums to fit the special needs of this typeof housing. Check with your building or site manager, hauler, or munici-pality for more information.

Special Dumpster ServiceNearly all haulers can provide various sized dumpsters for large amounts

of refuse from home repair and other projects. Haulers may be able toprovide for recycling of scrap materials in addition to, or instead of, dis-posing of them. Check with your municipality about the placement anduse of these containers.

Commercial Collection ServicesHaulers provide a wide variety of specialized services to commercial

establishments, helping businesses deal with all types of waste generatedfrom commercial activities. They provided recycling services for largebulky material like corrugated cardboard long before more visible resi-dential recycling programs were implemented.

Haulers design, implement and manage systems to effectively deal withcommercially-generated refuse. Working with a hauler, the customer candetermine size and shape of container and frequency of collection whichwill best suit his or her needs and assist in complying with mandatoryrecycling laws. Give your hauler a call before implementing or upgradingyour business’s recycling efforts. You might be surprised at the variety ofservices available.

Class A*Processing Facilities

COLGATE PAPER STOCK CO. INC.New Brunswick, NJ

(732) 246-0500

ATLANTIC COAST FIBERSNeptune, NJ

(732) 685-3133

FREEHOLD CARTAGEFreehold, NJ 07728

(732) 462-1001

JFD ASSOCIATES, INC.Farmingdale, NJ(732) 751-9041

MAZZA SCRAP LLCNeptune, NJ

(732) 774-4100

WM RECYCLE AMERICA LLCTinton Falls, NJ(732) 922-9420

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ASBURY PARK 732-775-0900818 Lake AvenueM-F, 4pm-8pm; Sat. & Sun., 10am-2pm

ATL. HIGHLANDS 732-291-1444West Lincoln AvenueM-F 7:30am-4:30pm; Sat. 7am-11am

AVON 732-502-4510So. Station & JeffersonMon.-Sat. 8am-2pm

BELMAR 732-681-04526th & Railroad Avenues (Closed Wed.)M-Sat., 8am-4pm; Sun., 9am-1pm

BRADLEY BEACH 732-776-2980Residents and Small BusinessUse Neptune Township

BRIELLE 732-528-9389Union LaneM-F, 7:30am-4pm; Sat., 9am-1pm

COLTS NECK 732-462-7998Public Works Garage, Rt. 34 NorthFri. & Sat., 10am-3pm

DEAL 732-531-1454Runyon & Roseld AvenuesDaily, 8:30am-4:30pm

EATONTOWN 732-389-7651131 Lewis StreetM-F, 7am-3pm; Third Sat. ea. month, 8am-12

ENGLISHTOWN 732-446-9235Behind Boro HallM-F, 8am-4pm

FREEHOLD BORO 732-462-1410161 Center StreetM-F, 8am-3:30pm

FAIR HAVEN 732-747-0241 x4011 Allen StreetSat., 10am-2pm

HAZLET 732-787-363639 Leocadia Ct. M-F, 7:30am-2:30pm; Sat.,8:15am-1:45pm; July/August M-F, 7:00am-2:30pm

FREEHOLD TWP. 732-294-2161DPW Yard, Jackson Mills Rd.Tues., Thurs., Sat. 8am-3pm

HOWELL 732-938-4500 x2450Old Tavern RoadFri., Sat., Sun., 7:30am-3pm Except Holidays

KEYPORT 732-739-4658Florence Avenue 732-739-3900Sat., 9am-12

HIGHLANDS 732-872-12222nd StreetM-F, 12pm-5pm; Sat., 9am-5pm

HOLMDEL 732-946-4330DPW Crawford’s Corner Rd.- M-F, 8am-2:30pm2nd & 4th Sat. April, May, Sept., Oct. 2nd Sat. June, July, Aug.

KEANSBURG 732-739-5154Frazee PlaceMon.-Fri., 7am-3pm; Sat. 7am-2pm

LITTLE SILVER 732-842-2400Fairview AvenueM-F, 8am-3pm; Sat., 8am-12

LONG BRANCH 732-571-6520Atlantic AvenueM-F, 7:30am-3pm; Sat., 9am-1pm

LAKE COMO 732-681-3393720 17th AvenueM-F, 6am-3pm; Sat., 9am-12

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MILLSTONE 732-446-4249Municipal Garage/Community CenterSat. & Sun. 8am-1pm

MONMOUTH BCH. 732-229-2204Willow AvenueMon.-Fri., 7am-3pm

NEPTUNE 732-775-8797Heck AvenueM-F, 8am-7pm; Sat.&Sun., 8am-3pm

OCEANPORT 732-222-8221Myrtle Avenue - M, T, T, 7:30am-3pm; Wed., Fri.7:30am-5pm; Sat., 8am-1pm; Sun. 10am-1pm

RED BANK 732-530-2770Foot of W. Sunset AvenueMon.-Sat., 8am-3pm

ROOSEVELT 609-448-5745571 Rochdale Avenue24 hours, 7 days a week

RUMSON 732-842-3300East River RoadM-F, 7am-7pm; Sat.& Sun., 9am-3pm

SEA BRIGHT 732-842-0099Mun. Park. Lot behind Library-NO COMMERCIALM-F, 8am-4:30pm Sat. & Sun. 7am-11amCLOSED HOLIDAYS

SHREWSBURY 732-741-4200White Road M-F, 7am-3pm(March-Dec.: Sat., 8am-12)

SPRING LAKE HTS. 732-449-6983Atlantic & Railroad AvenuesMon.-Sat., 7am-3pm

TINTON FALLS 732-542-3400 x4Mon.-Sat., 7am-3:30pm; Sat., 7am-12

WALL TOWNSHIP 732-449-2700(1) Tilton Corners (2) Monmouth Blvd.M-F, 7:30am-3:15pm; Sat., 8-3

W. LONG BRANCH 732-571-5967Monmouth Road M-F, 7am-3:30pm;Sat., 8am-1pm; Sun., 8am-12 noon

MANASQUAN 732-223-0369 x3Iroquois Road - Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-2:30pm;Sat. & Sun. 9am-12pm

MARLBORO 732-536-9295Municipal Complex M&W, 8am-1:30pm;Sat., 8am-4; (Wyncrest nr School Rd. W)

SEA GIRT 732-449-6463612 Philadelphia Blvd.M-Th, 7:30am-3:30pm; Fri, 8-3; Sat.& Sun., 8-12

UNION BEACH 732-264-11331400 Florence AvenueMon.-Fri., 7am-3pm; 1st & 3rd Sat., 8am-3pm

UPR. FREEHOLD 609-758-7715Municipal Building - Mon. 8am-2pmSat., 8am-2pm

OCEAN TWP. 732-531-5000 x3364Sunset Ave. (Summer 4/15 - 9/30 Tues. & Th. 4pm-7pm; Sat. & Sun. 8pm-11pm) M-F, 7:30am-2:30pm

NEPTUNE CITY 732-775-160741 TFH Way24 hours, 7 days a week

(PERMIT)

NO RIMS

AT MUNICIPAL

COMPLEX

CLOTHING

BORO HALL

ONLY

OIL FILTERS

BAGGED

BAGGED

WHITE GOODSELECTRONICS

Magazines

Soft Books FEE

CONCRETE, CLOTHING,WHITE GOODS,ELECTRONICS,

COOKING GREASEFREON APPLIANCES (FEE)

TIRES, METALSAPPLIANCES

CALL FORSPECIAL PICK UP

SPRING LAKE 732-449-2016Salem & Fifth AvenuesMon.-Sat., 8am-2pm

FLAG DROP-OFF

CLOTHINGELECTRONICS

FLUORESCENT TUBES

Municipal RecyclingDROP-OFF CENTERS

MANALAPAN 732-446-8404DPW Bldg., Rt. 522M-F, 8am-3:30pm; Sat. 10am-2pm

CLOTHINGELECTRONICS

GRASSAPRIL-NOVEMBER

ELECTRONICS

BULK BY PERMITCLOTHING

ELECTRONICS

SOFT COVER BOOKSW/MP

ELECTRONICS

CLOTHINGOIL FILTERS

ELECTRONICS

PLASTIC BAGS

ANTI-FREEZEELECTRONICS

CLOTHING

CLOTHINGELECTRONICS

CLOTHINGELECTRONICS

GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS

CLOTHINGELECTRONICS

CLOTHINGELECTRONICS

CLOTHING,ELECTRONICS,WHITE GOODS,

FREON APPLIANCES

CLOTHING

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LATEX PAINT IS

HAZARDOUS WASTE!

It presently costs more than $6.00 per gallon to dispose of liquids brought to the‘HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL DAYS’ – this year, the country couldspend over $100,000.00 just for latex paints.

While we will continue to handle Oil Paints, Shellacs, Varnishes and other HazardousLiquid Wastes, THE COUNTY WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY LATEX PAINTS AT FUTURE‘DISPOSAL DAYS’.

EMPTY PAINT CANS AND DRIED LATEX PAINT CAN SAFELY BE DISPOSED WITHOTHER HOUSEHOLD TRASH.

You can use a commercial “Paint Hardener” available at most home improvement stores,or other absorbents such as cat litter, sawdust or dirt.

NOT

PLEASE DRY IT OUT AND DISPOSE WITH YOURREGULAR HOUSEHOLD TRASH COLLECTION

Solid waste haulers and landfills are not permitted to handleliquid wastes and we need to avoid paint spills from garbagecans and refuse vehicles. Please leave lids off empty cans andthose with dried paint, so your trash collector knows no liquidpaint remains.

Changes to take place at Monmouth County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility…

On or about January 7, 2014, the operations of the Monmouth County Household Hazardous

Waste (HHW) Facility will be contracted out to an independent contractor. The hours of

operation for household hazardous waste drop-off at the facility will be as follows:

Tuesdays from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Fridays from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Saturdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Open to Monmouth County residents only.

There will be NO appointment required to drop off materials at the facility.

The facility limits residents to 20 gallons of liquid or 220 pounds of dry material per visit.

o Liquid containers limited to 5 gallon size maximum.

o Solid packages limited to 50 lb. weight maximum.

NO business or commercially generated waste materials accepted.

Asbestos, ammunition, fireworks, gunpowder, boat flares, radioactive materials (smoke

detectors), medical waste, and medical sharps are not permitted for disposal at the

facility.

Monmouth County reserves the right to reject participants and/or materials at its sole

discretion.

For further information, call (732) 683-8686 and follow the prompts for “household hazardous

waste disposal”.

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COMMERCIAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CLEANUP & TRANSPORTThe following contractors will provide clean-up and transportation of commercially-generated hazardous materials.

Please call them directly for further information.CLEAN VENTURE

Elizabeth, NJ(908) 354-0210ENVIROTECH

Keyport, NJ(732) 888-1300

INSURANCE RESTORATIONSPECIALISTS (IRS)

26 Kennedy Blvd.E. Brunswick, NJ 08816

(732) 296-6666(800) 634-0261

CLEAN EARTHS. Kearny, NJ

(973) 344-4004

SAFETY KLEENS. Plainfield, NJ(908) 791-9600

DISPOSAL OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS & CONTAMINATED SOILDISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC.

(609) 259-6340HANDEX

(732) 536-8500IRS

(732) 296-6666(800) 634-0261

ROSANO ASPHALT(Soil Remediation Only)

(732) 681-5000

USED MOTOR OIL RECYCLERSCR WARNER

Woodstown, PA • (215) 726-4300(expanded operations into Newark)

LORCO PETROLEUMOld Bridge, NJ

1-800-734-0910

SAFETY KLEENS. Plainfield, NJ(908) 791-9600

TONK’S WASTE OILToms River, NJ(732) 255-5757

CHEMICALS MUST NEVER BE DUMPED IN STORM DRAINS; SUCH DRAINS TYPICALLY FLOW UNTREATED INTO RIVERS, LAKES AND OCEANS.

FREEHOLD CARTAGEFreehold, NJ • (732) 462-1001

(Also recycle hauling)

HANDEX500 Campus Dr.Morganville, NJ(732) 536-8500

ABSOLUTE AUTOMiddlesex, NJ • (732) 469-2202

ALLIED IRON & RECYCLINGNeptune Twp. • (732) 774-4100

CARBON SERVICE, CORP.(610) 377-3120

CASINGS, INC. OF NJHillside, NJ • (908) 851-7766

TIRES The following companies accept tires for recycling. Please call ahead to confirm rates and terms.

SCRAP TIRE RECYCLING IN SEPTIC SYSTEMSThe link between these two worlds is growing in popularity. Scrap tire chips (instead of gravel) in septic system leachate fields. Contact the NJDEP

Bureau of Nonpoint Pollution Control at (609) 633-7021 for technical information about the use of scrap tire chips in septic systems.

It takes 22 gallons of oil to make one new truck tire, but only 7 gallons of oil to retread that same tire.

MAZZATinton Falls, NJ • (732) 922-9292

OCEAN CTY. RECYCLING CTR.1497 Rte. 9 • Toms River, NJ

(732) 244-8844

RED BANK RECYCLINGRed Bank, NJ • (732) 747-7779

Tire Disposal forMonmouth County - Residents Only

Monmouth County Reclamation Center6000 Asbury Ave., Tinton Falls

NO BUSINESS OR INSTITUTIONAL DROP-OFFS

RESIDENT ID IS REQUIRED

FREE

RUBBER RECYCLE, INC.Lakewood, NJ • (732) 363-0600

SWTRNewark, NJ • (973) 565-0181

FREEHOLD CARTAGERt. 33 Freehold, NJ • (732) 462-1001

Items Accepted• Car tires 18” or less NO RIMS • Limit 8 car tires

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pmSaturday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

For More InformationCall the Recycling Office at 732-683-8686 x6721.

A RECYCLING GUIDE FOR COUNTY BUSINESSES AND INSTITUTIONSYOUR RESPONSIBILITY

As the owner, operator or manager of a business/commercial establishment you must ensure that a recycling system isin place. That system needs to provide for the separation of mandatory recyclable trash and for the proper recycling ofthose materials. You, not your trash hauler, are responsible for separating mandatory materials and keeping them out ofany refuse containers holding non-recyclable trash.If you are a property owner and relying on your tenants to manage recycling, this agreement should be inwriting.If you are a tenant and relying on your landlord to manage recycling, this agreement also should be in writing.

WHY RECYCLE?• It Saves Natural Resources. By making products from recycled materials instead of virgin materials, we conservenatural resources.• It Saves Energy. It usually takes less energy to make recycled products. Recycled aluminum, for example, takes 95percent less energy than making new aluminum from bauxite ore.• It Protects and Preserves Our Clean Air and Water. In most cases, making products from recycled material createsless air and water pollution than making products from virgin materials.• Disposal Costs. Your disposal costs may be stabilized or reduced by decreasing the amount of trash sent for disposal.• Disposal Capacity. Recycled materials don’t go into landfills or incinerators.• Profit. Your business may profit from selling recyclables.• It’s the Law. The Monmouth County Solid Waste Management Plan requires that certain materials be kept separatefrom garbage in order to be recycled.

To comply with State, County and local laws, businesses, institutions, government and commercial establishments arerequired to separate the following materials that are generated at your location(s):

Aluminum Cans • Antifreeze • Computer Printout/White Ledger • Concrete • Hazardous Dry-Cell Batteries*Corrugated Cardboard • Glass Containers • Heavy Iron • Lead-Acid Batteries • Leaves and Brush

Magazines & Junk Mail • Mercury Containing Devices - Thermostats, Fluorescent Tubes, CFL’sMixed Office Paper • Newspaper • Plastic Containers & Bottles • Scrap Autos • Steel Cans

Stumps, Logs and Tree Parts • Textiles • Used Consumer Electronics - Computers & peripherals, printers,copiers, VCRs, televisions, cell phones and fax machines, etc.Used Motor Oil • White Goods & Light Iron • Wood Scrap

*Hazardous Dry-Cell Batteries - Rechargeable batteries, such as nickel-cadmium, nickel-iron, nickel metal hydride, lithium ion, small sealed lead acid, etc.need to be recycled. These are often used as substitutes for non-rechargeable batteries in standard sizes such as AAA, AA, C, D, and 9V. Non-rechargeable,hazardous batteries include carbon zinc batteries as well as silver oxide, mercury and magnesium button-type batteries.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONSFIRST STEP1. Contact your trash hauler for recycling information and associated costs.2. If needed, contact your Municipal Recycling Coordinator or County Office at 732-683-8686 x6721 for assistance insetting up a recycling system.3. Establish recycling policies at your business/commercial establishment.4. Educate employees, and customers on how they should participate (create posters, memos, etc.).STORAGERecyclables should be temporarily stored in a clearly marked container. Each container should be large enough tohold the material you generate without overflow and must be free of non-recyclabel trash.

PENALTIESViolations of the recycling requirements may result in fines. Recycling in the State of New Jersey is mandatory. Businesses, institutions and industries that are not in compliance with the regulations can beassessed monetary penalties, starting at $1,000 for each day a violation continues. The scale of fines is established pursuant to the New Jersey Solid Waste Management Act.Avoid these fines by properly establishing a recycling program for your business or commercial establishment. Proper recycling requires some effort on your part, but the results will benefit you, your community andour environment.COLLECTIONA solid waste hauler/recycling company may collect your recyclables or check with your local municipality for any drop-off locations.

Recycling inMulti-Family DwellingsA multi-family recycling program requires planning and con-tinuing follow-up. Participation of residents is critical. Edu-cation is an important tool to encourage participation.It is Management’s responsibility to provide written recy-cling rules, guidelines, reminders and updated information.Management should provide clearly marked containers andshould conduct a meeting to include recycling responsi-bilities.If you reside in a multi-family dwelling, contact your man-agement office for the current recycling practices in yourcommunity.

CLASS A Recyclables - include traditional household recyclables such as bottles, jars, cans and paper prod-ucts. Class A Recycling Centers require county and municipal approvals. No StateNJDEP approval is required.

CLASS B Recyclables - include bulky recyclables such as tree limbs and stumps, clean wood waste (unpainted/untreated), concrete, asphalt and tires. County approval, including concurrent munici-pal review, is required before applying for a special State NJDEP permit.

CLASS C Recyclables - include yard wastes such as leaves, grass, garden waste, chipped brush, and other or-ganic materials such as food waste, suitable for composting. County approval, includingconcurrent municipal review, is required before applying for a State NJDEP permit.

CLASS D Recyclables - include special materials such as computers and other electronic wastes, and automo-tive fluids such as waste oil and antifreeze. There are a number of county and stateapprovals required. In addition, certain types of other potentially hazardous materialscommonly found in households and many businesses or institutions (such as oils andpaints) are classified as “universal wastes.” Those using, storing or collecting theseproducts are required to register with the NJDEP and keep records on accumulationsand disposition of this material.

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Permit Requirements forRecycling Businesses

Recycling has grown tremendously since 1987 when mandatory recycling rules were adopted. Increased landfill disposal fees have also contributed to thistrend. Special recycling classifications were developed and specific regulations now govern the transport, handling and processing of recyclable items intousable materials. Many of these requirements were imposed to halt illegal disposal practices (e.g., the burial or abandonment of construction materials or yardwaste) under the guise of recycling. Anyone needing to move larger quantities of household or bulky recyclables should make sure the recycling site or companyhas the proper permits. When an unregistered or illegal “recycling company” is prosecuted, those who have contributed material to the company may also beliable to financial and other penalties.

The following describes the State classifications for the different types of recyclables and recycling facilities or activities, which are regulated underN.J.A.C. 7:26A. There are specific design, operating, storage and processing requirements for each type of recycling business, as well as procedural rules formunicipal, county and/or state approval.

RECYCLING DEPOTS are designed and operated for the receipt and temporary (less than 60 days) storage of Class A recyclables. Most Municipal PublicWorks Yards used as recycling dropoffs by local residents and businesses fall into this category.SCRAP YARDS (Metal) do not presently require any special county or state permits. However, there are special NJDEP requirements for metal shreddingmachines. Auto scrapyards may not accept tires other than those mounted on the vehicle unless they have a Class B permit, and they may be required to installgroundwater monitoring wells and other protective measures.“EXEMPTED ACTIVITIES” include short-term accumulation and storage of certain bulky recyclables such as tree limbs (less than 4” diameter), concrete,asphalt, and tires. While “exempt” from a formal NJDEP permit, there are still formal notifications required to the NJDEP, county and municipality.Acknowledgement of this notification is required before the exempted activity can take place. These activities may take place at a job site or contractor’s workyard. In some cases, the contractor may chip wood or crush concrete. No materials may be accepted from another contractor. Any processed or other materialmay only be used at the site or brought to a fully permitted Recycling Center. The accumulation, storage and/or processing and use of the material is time-limited(usually 30-60 days). Any Municipal Recycling Depot handling bulky Class B Recyclables must also register its “exempt activities” with the NJDEP and County.Farm Mulch Site (Leaves) - Farmers may take leaves for incorporation into the soil prior to the next growing season. County approval (with a MunicipalEndorsement) is required, before sending a formal notice to the NJDEP.Small Compost Site - Towns, farmers or other businesses may set up a small scale compost site (less than three acres to accept no more than 10,000 cubic yardsof yard wastes per year). A narrative and site plan must be submitted to the County (and copy provided to the town) for approval, before sending a formalapplication to the NJDEP.

There are a number of requirements common to all types of Recycling Centers. Most importantly - recyclables must be kept separate from solid wastes!If recyclables are not “source separated” those hauling or handling the contaminated recyclables will be subject to penalties for the illegal transport or disposalof solid waste. The different “classes” of solid waste should not be mixed together. Recyclable materials may only be taken to a permitted Recycling Center ora registered “exempt activity” site. There are certain application and permit fees associated with these activities; with the exception of Farm Mulch Sites andcertain “Exempt Activities.”

Recycling is the Answer for Builders and Demolition ContractorsBuilders and demoliton contractors can save money and help the environment by recycling various components of construction and demolition

waste rather than disposing of this material. In an April 2004 survey, conducted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection,results show that recycling asphalt debris, concrete rubble, used bricks and blocks, felled trees and stumps and wood scrap costs significantly lessthan disposing of these materials as solid waste.

There are almost 100 NJDEP approved recycling centers in New Jersey that recycle various components of the construction and demolitionwaste stream. Visit the NJDEP, Bureau of Recycling and Planning’s website at WWW.STATE.NJ.US/RECYCLENJ (Click on Class “B” Recy-cling Database) for information on the nearest recycling center or call 609-984-3438.

Average Cost to Recycle: Average Cost of Disposal:Asphalt Debris* - $5.70 per ton Over $75.00 per ton and can be as high as $110.00 per tonConcrete Rubble* - $4.85 per tonUsed Bricks and Blocks* - $5.49 per ton *Several recycling centers did not charge any fee for theTrees and Stumps - $37.69 per ton receipt of these recyclable waste materials.Wood Scrap - $46.43 per ton Survey results based upon 63 respondents.

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ATTENTION EDUCATORS!RECYCLING EDUCATIONPROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

& EDUCATORSWHAT WE ARE ABOUTThrough education and outreach, Monmouth County seeks to strengthenand support existing county-wide waste management and recycling pro-grams via:

• Waste Prevention (residential, commercial and institutional).

• Support of effective municipal collection and marketing on recyclablematerials.

• Proper disposal of solid waste at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center.

• Safe disposal of all household hazardous waste at the Monmouth Countyfacility.

• Encouraging active participation by the public and private businesses tomake these programs succeed.

Environmental responsibility, recycling, waste reduction and composting arespecifically emphasized in lively classroom presentations. These programscan be customized for pre-school through college age students and areavailable at no charge.

THESE ARE EXAMPLES OF WHAT IS OFFERED:

• Vermiculture Guided Activities for the Study of Worms in the Class-room — A hands-on presentation of how “Worms Eat Your Garbage.”

• Environmental Careers — A presentation on the types of jobs available inthe environmental field.

• Recycling 101 — A brief history on how recycling began in MonmouthCounty, what should be recycled, and the importance recycling plays in ourdisposal of solid waste.

• Kids Can Compost — A presentation on how children can compost atschool or at home. This can be a hands-on project (e.g., school garden, or apowerpoint presentation in the classroom).

• The Environmental Shopper — A presentation on products that are friendlyto our environment.

REMEMBER, IT IS THE LAW for all schools to recycle clean mixedpaper, corrugated cardboard, newspapers, aluminum, and tin cans, andglass bottles. Recycling mixed paper can save your school money whileeducating students on the benefits of recycling.

MIXED PAPER:Mixed paper from schools typically includes letterhead, colored and

white copy paper, fax paper, computer paper, notebook paper, construc-tion paper, envelopes (windows OK), textbooks (remove hard covers),soft cover books, magazines, catalogs, and advertising mail.

Call your hauler or municipal recycling coordinator to see about lo-cal programs, or see “Resources for School Recycling” below.

RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL RECYCLING:• The Monmouth County Recycling Staff (732) 683-8686 x6721 andthe Solid Waste Enforcement Team (732) 683-8686 x5658 can:

— Help determine the best in-house collection method for your school;

— Supply container labels;

— Provide information on companies offering recycling productsand services.

— Your hauler (private/municipal) can:

— Help determine the best container service;

— Advise you on how to prepare recyclables to achieve thehighest quality.

WASTE REDUCTION AT SCHOOLwastefreelunches.orgtinyurl.com/VTlunch

Get Your School on theRecycling Bandwagon:

ENVIRONMENTALBOOKS

We’ve come across a number of really good environmental booksand would like to share them with you.

• Recycle This Book – 100 Top Children’s Book Authors TellYou How to Go Green. Edited by Dan Gutman. Containsthoughts, hopes, ideas and lifestyle changes from 100 differentauthors all addressing the same question: How do we save theplanet?

• National Geographic Kids Human Footprint, by Ellen Kirk.Interesting facts and figures dealing with everything kids willeat, use, wear, buy, and throw out in their lifetime.

• Where Does the Garbage Go? by Paul Showers. Filled withgraphs, charts and diagrams, it explains how we deal with theproblem of too much garbage and provides ideas for easy waysto be part of the solution.

• Why Should I Recycle? (part of the Why Should I? series)written by Jen Green. With amusing pictures and simple text,this book shows the importance of recycling things we used tothrow away. Added notes for parents and teachers to help themuse this book effectively.

Resources in the Green Schools Movement:

http://pltgreenschools.org/.http://www.greenribbonschools.org/http://centerforgreenschools.org/why-green-schools.aspxhttp://www.greenschoolsalliance.org/program/gsax-regional-eventshttp://www.greenschools.nethttp://www.sustainablejersey.com/

NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION

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TIREDOF LITTER?

• On Your Roads? • In Your Neighborhoods?• On Your Public Lands? • In Your Watersheds?

MONMOUTH COUNTY CLEANCOMMUNITIES CAN HELP!

WE CAN ASSIST YOU TO COMBATLITTER BY SUPPLYING:

• Bags • Safety Vests • Litter Sticks • Removal of litter in our vehicleand WE cover all disposal costs...$ $ $

All you do is...Provide us with volunteers from your organization.

OrJoin the County “Adopt a Road” Program

and we will provide all the above.

PlusA permanent sign identifying your organization.

MONMOUTH COUNTY CLEAN COMMUNITIES732-683-8686 x7539

Sponsored by Monmouth County Board of Freeholders and funded by NJDEP.

LitterCigarette Butts

Automotive FluidsLeaves

Pet Wastes

Rain washes these materials into storm drains that flowinto our waterways and ocean.

They soak into the ground contaminating the ground water below.

Need more information?Visit www.njstormwater.org or www.njclean.org

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MANAGING ORGANIC WASTE IN MONMOUTH COUNTYOn the Internet Check Out www.mastercomposter.com

If you’ve ever spent a day weeding your garden, raking leaves, mowing the lawn or pruning treesand shrubs, you know how yard waste can pile up! Landscape waste comprises 8% of all wastelandfilled in Monmouth County each year. Food waste comprises an additional 18% of all wastelandfilled. By composting we can save money, reduce waste and recover a valuable natural resource.

HOME COMPOSTINGHome composting allows you to manage yard waste on your property by turning it into aproductive resource. Composting saves time (less time spent bagging and preparing ma-terials for collection), money (normally spent on commercially produced soil amend-ments) and resources (compost can be used in place of peat moss as a soil amendment).Compost increases water-holding properties of soil, makes nutrients readily available toplants, reduces erosion and improves soil quality. Composting at home also reduces theneed to fuel collection vehicles and processing equipment. You can compost kitchenscraps and yard materials effectively on your property even if you live on a small lot.There are many methods of composting and a wide variety of commercial products avail-able to assist you.

Don’t throw away those leftovers! You can save landfill space and also make your ownrich potting soil by composting your organic food scraps. Did you know that the averageperson throws out 1,500 pounds of garbage every year? If you compost, you can reducethat number by over 1,000 pounds! And the compost will make a terrific fertilizer for yourgarden.

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MONMOUTH COUNTYHOME COMPOSTING

DEMONSTRATION SITEThe Monmouth County Recycling Office and the Monmouth County

Park System have worked together to develop the Home CompostingDemonstration Site at Deep Cut Gardens, Red Hill Road, Middletown.

On display are composting units which are both commercially avail-able and home-built so that you can choose the composting system thatbest suits you. Informational placards and literature tell visitors theunique features of each of the home composting systems on display.The facility also has educational displays and informational literatureon backyard composting.

Deep Cut Park is the horticultural education center of the MonmouthCounty Park System and is open daylight hours year round. Stop bywith your family and friends!

Call 732-671-6050 for information.

REDUCINGGRASS CLIPPINGS

Lawn maintenance consumes large amounts of time and money.On our quest for the “Perfect Lawn,” we water, cut, mow, fertilize,apply weed killers and herbicides, mow again and BAG ALL THOSECLIPPINGS.

There is a better way. By adhering to guidelines established by lawncare professionals, you can have a healthier lawn and no clippings tobag. The “GRASS: CUT IT & LEAVE IT” program is designed toeducate homeowners about the benefits of cutting and leaving theirgrass clippings. The clippings provide nutrients to the lawn, allowingit to become healthier and more productive. This practice results in:

• Less time spent cutting your lawn• Less time and money spent on the application of com-mercial fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides (and fewerchemicals running into local waterways)

• Lower water requirements• A healthier lawn and happier homeowner!Becoming familiar with this practice is also a good idea since

GRASS CLIPPINGS ARE BANNED FROM THE MONMOUTHCOUNTY LANDFILL.

COMPOST TEASome plants are sensitive to chemicals, store bought fertilizer can do more harm than good. Compost tea is an effective way to supply plants witha safe dose of nutrition. To make a compost tea, fill a sturdy burlap bag with fresh compost and tie it. Suspend the bag in a barrel of water for severaldays. The water leaches nutrients from the compost and dilutes them into a tonic. Use this liquid by pouring it directly on the soil at watering time.The same bag of compost can produce several batches of compost tea.

CURBSIDE COLLECTION:BRUSH & LEAVES

Yard waste collected for recycling or composting must be kept sepa-rate from the remainder of household trash. Many municipalities op-erate curbside collection programs for various types of yard waste— leaves, grass, brush, weeds — call your municipality to find outwhat is collected and when and how it can be placed out for dis-posal. See page 28 for phone numbers of municipal recycling coor-dinators. Yard waste materials which are collected by your munici-pality are usually processed at a farm or regional composting facil-ity. Ask your recycling coordinator if there is finished compost avail-able for residents.

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MANAGING ORGANIC WASTE IN MONMOUTH COUNTY(Continued)

Follow these TEN TIPSfor a healthy lawn WITHOUT relying on commonly-used lawn chemicals.

1. MONITOR THE LAWN — Identify problems early. Insufficient air or sunlight? Diseases? Pests? Treat only the problems that existand use controls specific to the problems.

2. MOWING — Set mower 3” - 4”. Taller grass chokes out weeds (like crabgrass) and also shades roots keeping grass cool and reducing theneed for watering. Don’t bag clippings — leave them on the lawn to fertilize turf. To prevent compaction, rotate mowing pattern and mow lawn atleast once a week.

3. TEST SOIL FOR FERTILITY AND PH — Have your soil tested each year. Adjust pH to the needs of your lawn. This will helpyou provide your lawn with the proper nutrients in the proper amounts. A healthy soil will maintain a healthy lawn. Fertilize twice a year, once inspring and once in fall, using organic fertilizers.

4. PLANT PROPER VARIETIES OF GRASS — Choose grasses appropriate for your soil and light conditions. Overseed inspring and fall to establish a strong turf.

5. AERATE THE SOIL — Aeration helps prevent weeds and reduces compaction. Soil aerators are available through equipment rentalcompanies.

6. REMOVE THATCH — Thatch is the accumulated dead material at the base of grass. Excessive fertilization contributes to thatch. Toremove thatch, rake frequently. If thatch is more than two inches thick, you may need to rent a thatching machine.

7. REDUCE WEEDS — Using correct mower height allows grass to shade out some weeds. Seed grass in spring and fall. Remove weedsby hand, before they go to seed.

8. WATERING — If rainfall is less than one inch per week, you’ll need to water. Water deeply and infrequently, to encourage deep rootgrowth. Water in the early morning or evening hours, to reduce evapotranspiration.

9. ELIMINATE PESTS — Attract birds, “nature’s insect control,” by planting appropriate flowering trees, shrubs and other plants.Identify pests, then use biological pesticides specific to that pest. Use beneficial nematodes to control soil pests.

10. LAWN SERVICE — When contracting with a lawn maintenance company, make sure your contract specifies what organic controlswill be used, and reserve the right to cancel use of any chemical product. Don’t allow treatment of a problem that doesn’t exist!

ALTERNATIVES TO TURFGRASSThere are many alternatives to the emerald green turf we have

become accustomed to as ground cover. Ivy, Pachysandra, Juniper andPeriwinkle are a few locally-available, low-growing ground covers, whichhave the advantages of:

• Requiring less water and fertilizer• Requiring no mowing and less general maintenance• Requiring less weeding• Tolerating dense shadeUse these ground covers in low-traffic areas. In high-traffic outdoor

areas, or areas where you prefer turf, choose perennial fescues and ryesover the traditional bluegrass mixtures. (Refer to label on grass seedbag for seed types.)

Have questions about gardening?

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County: 732-431-7260

Deep Cut Gardens: 732-671-6050

TODAY’S TIP: HOMEMADE SEEDHere’s a clever way to recycle those cardboard paper towel and toilet paper rolls: Turnthem into pots. All you have to do is cut them into pieces with scissors (a toilet paperroll should yield two; paper towel rolls, four). Then, line up the pieces in a tray so thatthey’re touching. This will ensure that they remain upright and will slow the evapora-tion of moisture. Now, fill the pieces with potting soil and proceed to plant your seedsas usual. When the time comes to plant the seedlings, just put the entire “pot” in theground. As with peat pots, the cardboard will disintegrate, although you can help theroots along by gently tearing down one side of the pot. Also as with peat pots, be sureto tear away any excess cardboard that’s close to the surface of the soil so that itdoesn’t pull the moisture away from the roots and evaporate above ground.

All Purpose Insect Spray: Mix 3 Tbsp. baking soda, 2 Tbsp. Murphy’s Oil Soap, 2Tbsp. canola oil, 2 tsp. vinegar and 2 gal. warm water. Apply with hand sprayer.Fungus Spray: Mix ½ cup molasses, ½ cup powdered milk, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1gal. water.Fungal Disease: Black spot on roses. Mix 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar and 1 gal.water.Slug Spray: Mix 4 Tbsp. baking soda, 2 Tbsp. Murphy’s Oil Soap, 1½ cups water.Spray over area where you see signs of slug activity.Disease Preventing Spray: Mix 1 cup chamomile tea, 1 tsp. liquid dish soap, ½ tsp.vegetable oil, ½ tsp. peppermint oil, 1 gal. water.Mildew Spray for Roses: Mix 1 Tbsp. baby shampoo, 1 Tbsp. hydrogen peroxide, 1Tbsp. instant tea granules, 2 cups water.

Weeds: To spot kill weeds try an ounce of vinegar, 1 oz. of gin mixed with 8 oz. of water.General Tips: Sprinkle cayenne pepper around plants to keep cats, dogs, rabbits,squirrels away.Aspirin: Keep plants healthy. Regular doses every two months for indoor and out-door plants. They will grow more, bloom better and have fewer fungus problems.Dissolve 1 regular strength uncoated aspirin tablet in 1 gallon of water.Banana Peels: Place banana peels around roses or other plants plagued by aphids.Also, the potassium stimulates large blooms.Peppermint: Repels ants and peppermint tea is a good all-purpose insect spray.Lemongrass: Repels wasps. Place some lemongrass in a vase on your picnic tableand wasps will stay away.

Organic Alternatives to Toxic Pesticides, Herbicides and Chemical Fertilizers

• Aluminum trays from pies & cakes make ideal “drip saucers” toput under potted plants.

• Broken crockery can be used as drainage at the bottom of pottedplants.

The following items can be used for planting seedlings:• Egg Cartons• Tetra-Pak Cartons• Plastic Bottles• Cardboard centers from toilet rolls• Ice Cream Containers• Newspaper can be used to mulch

and weed control the garden

Ideas for RecyclingHousehold Waste in the Garden

A well-amended soil fosters a moderate and steady rate of rootgrowth. If you regularly add compost to your soil, you won’t haveto water and fertilize as often and you will experience less plantproblems. A well-amended soil holds moisture which plants canabsorb to their needs. If a plant has a steady access to water theyare healthier than those with a fluctuating water supply. Once youare hooked on composting the only complaint most homecomposters have is that they never have enough. Since compostbuilds good soil, the first priority is probably an area where thesoil needs the mostattention. Perhapsthe flower beds orthe vegetable gar-den? Overall, com-post improves thephysical, chemical, andbiological properties of soils.

BENEFITS OF COMPOST

STEP 1: Choose the Right MaterialsSome things belong in a compost pile and some don’t. In general, do NOTcompost materials containing animal fats.

Do Compost:• Vegetable & Fruit Scraps • Tea Bags• Egg, Peanut and Nut Shells • Sawdust• Coffee Grounds & Filters • Dust/Lint• Nail Clippings • Human Hair • Hay/Straw• Feathers • Weeds* • Fabrics (cotton, silk)• Bark • Wood Ashes • Corn Cobs• Horse/Chicken/Cow Manure• Garden Clippings• Leaves (save in fall for spring!)• Stalks and Stems • Paper• Vines • Grass*No aggressive weeds or weeds gone to seed.

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Home Composting in Monmouth CountyWhat is Composting?

Composting is a biological process during which organic materials such as grass andleaves are broken down into a soil-like product. It is a form of recycling, a natural wayof returning nutrients to the soil.

Why Compost?By composting kitchen and yard waste at home, you create a free source of fertilizer andconserve valuable landfill space normally used to dispose of these materials. Compostimproves soil which improves plant growth.

How to Compost?You can compost in your yard by saving organic yard and kitchen materials,preparing them properly and placing them in a compost pile.

MONMOUTH COUNTYSPONSORS BACKYARD

COMPOST WORKSHOPSTwice a year, Spring and Fall, the county offers composting

workshops to the public.. Attendance at the workshop is free.Those interested in buying a composting bin, offered at a dis-counted fee, can reserve one at time of registration.Pre-registration is required. Local papers will have ads for thecomplete schedule or look on www.monmouthplanning.comsolid waste and recycling.

INQUIRIES:Call the Recycling Office at

(732) 683-8686 x6721

Don’t Compost:• Meat/Poultry/Fish• Fats/Oils• Bones• Dairy Products• Plastics or Synthetic Fibers• Pet Waste (meat eating pets)

STEP 3: Prepare the Compost MaterialsYou may cut or shred the ingredients into small bits and pieces, to speed

decomposition. Layer materials, dry (leaves), and moist (grass, kitchenscraps) in a 1:1 ratio.Then:• Add enough water to keep the compost heap moist, but not soggy.• Provide adequate ventilation. To increase air circulation, turn the compostat least once a month (helpful but not absolutely necessary). You can alsopush rods or poles through the heap and then remove them, leaving chan-nels through which air can pass, or insert hollow, perforated poles.

As the compost materials decompose, they create heat. This is natural,and when the pile is turned, you will be able to feel the heat. If your compostpile is properly prepared, contains no animal fats and is turned regularly, itwill not attract pests or create odors.

STEP 4: Check Whether the Compost is ReadyDecomposition will occur in as little as six weeks, depending on the ma-

terials in the pile, the size of the pile and how often it is turned. A “lazy”composter will still get compost—it will just take longer (10-18 months).

The compost is ready for use when it is dark brown, and when the materialshave broken down into small or fine particles.

STEP 5: Use the CompostSift through the compost and set aside the decomposed materials, re-

turning the rest to the pile. Apply the decomposed matter to your garden ina layer about 1 to 3 inches thick. As you apply the compost, turn and mix itwith the soil. It is best to apply no more than one pound of compost persquare foot of soil.

STEP 2: Select & Prepare a SiteFirst, choose a place in your yard that is convenient (sunny or shady willdo), then decide how you wish to compost. There are many different waysto prepare a compost pile:

• Use no enclosure at all. Simply pile the materials up, keeping them in a fairly dense heap.

• Assemble wooden stakes and/or chicken wire into a simple round en-closure for the pile.

• Construct a wooden compost bin (use old lumber, if you have any).• Fashion a three-sided enclosure by placing cinder blocks on top of each

other. Leave the front open.• Purchase a ready-made bin from a home center or garden supplier.

BELLA ROSA RIDING ACADEMYCOMPOSTED HORSE MANURE

Will deliver to most towns in Monmouth County.Minimum 6 cubic yards732-938-5445

ask for John.

SUNNYSIDEEQUESTRIAN CENTER

732-224-1367 - ClaireRaw Horse Manure

Bring your own container

Facility Name, Location and Hours Description

ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP • (732) 583-4200, Ext. 129 Aberdeen DPW vehicles onlyHappy Meadows Park free compost available to residentsBeach Drive

EATONTOWN BOROUGH • (732) 389-7651 Eatontown DPW vehicles onlyParker Road and Wall Street compost delivered to residents, $5/5cy.HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP • (732) 946-8809 Holmdel DPW vehicles onlyWillowbrook Road free compost available to residents

HOWELL TOWNSHIP • (732) 938-4500 drop-off for residents onlyRecycling Center, Old Tavern Road free compost available to residentsSaturday & Sunday 7:30am-3pmExcept HolidaysMIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP • (732) 615-2008 Middletown DPW vehicles onlyEnd of Center Avenue free compost available to residents at

Kanes Lane recycling centerOCEAN TOWNSHIP • (732) 531-5000, Ext. 3364 residents drop-off availablePalaia Park, Whalepond Road landscapers need license from townshipMon. - Fri. 7:30am-2:30pm

RED BANK BOROUGH • (732) 530-2770 Red Bank DPW residents onlyEnd of Sunset Avenue

SHREWSBURY BOROUGH • (732) 741-4200 Shrewsbury DPW vehicles onlySickles Field free compost available to residentsSPRING LAKE BOROUGH • (732) 449-0800 residents drop-off availableSouth Boulevard free compost available to residentsResid. Drop-off: Recycling Center, Salem & 5th South Blvd. Site for DPW vehicles onlyMon. - Fri. 8am-4pm

WALL TOWNSHIP • (732) 449-2700 residents drop-off availableRecycling Center, Atlantic Avenue free compost available to residentsMon.-Fri. 7:30am-3:30pm Sat.: 8am-3pm

OCEANPORT COMPOST (Monmouth Race Track) Oceanport DPW & Monmouth ParkOceanport vehicles only

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Municipal Leaf Composting Sitesin Monmouth County

Send your leaves to a better place...RECYCLE THEM

WANT TOKNOW MORE

ABOUTCOMPOSTING?Check out these books:

Backyard Composting: Your CompleteGuide to Recycling Yard Clippings.

Ojai, Calif. Harmonious Press, 1992

Let it Rot! The GardenersGuide to CompostingCampbell, Stu. Pownal, Vt.

Storey Communications, 1998

Worms Eat My GarbageApplehof, Mary Kalamazoo, Mi.

Flower Press, 1982

Hazlet DPW - White Bldg.39 Leocadia Ct. • (732) 787-3573, ext. 21

Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-3pm Sat. 8-12Spring Lake Heights DPW

55 Atlantic Ave. • (732) 449-6983Ocean Township

240 Whalepond Road • (732) 531-5000, ext. 3364Upper Freehold Township

Rte. 539 • Municipal Building(609) 758-7715

Freehold Township DPWJackson Mills Road • (732) 294-2161

Order Now!Quantities Are Limited!

Make checks payable to the Monmouth County Grant Fund.For further information call the Monmouth County Recycling Office

at (732) 683-8686 x6721.

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Compost Indoors with Worms

Mail Order: Sources for Redworms (Eisenia foetida)

• Gardeners Supply ....................(800) 876-5520• Flowerfield Farms ....................(616) 327-0108• Logan Worm Farm ................... (609) 724-0111

Worm Facts:Redworms• Do best in the 45-75 degree range• Eat half their weight in food daily• Prefer a damp, cool, quiet, dark environment• Multiply quickly! Each worm make 96 worms in six months.• Babies are produced by eggs.• Produce worm compost, a rich soil amendment.• Have 5 hearts

A wide variety of containers may be used for worm composting. The simplest would be to use a large plastic storage container drilledwith holes every 6 inches or so on the bottom and in the lid. You may also use a dresser drawer, or construct a box according to theplans below.

The 1-2-3 Worm Box:This worm box will accommodate fruit and vegetable waste generatedby a family of four to six.Materials needed for the box are:

Containers for Worm Composting

2 pieces 5/8” plywood (35-5/8” x 12”)2 pieces 5/8” plywood (23-5/8” x 12”)1 piece 5/8” plywood (24” x 36”)

What is Vermicomposting? An indoor method of composting fruit and vegetable scraps from your kitchen. This indoorsystem can be placed under a sink, in a utility closet, or in a basement or garage. Redworms, a specific variety, are shallowburrowers. They are very efficient at processing fresh food.Redworms can be mail ordered (see list below), or available at some bait stores throughout thecounty. For more information call 732-431-7460.

How to Build a Bin . . .Build or obtain a container.Drill holes in sides and on the bottom.Shred paper for bedding. Wet Paper.Squeeze out excess moisture.Fluff paper up.Fill container to top.Place redworms (not earthworms)on top of shredded paper bedding.Bury food scraps as they become available.(Rotate placement). NO: meats, fats, oils, acids.YES: fruits, vegetables, tea bags, coffee grounds,egg shells, houseplant clippings, etc.Cover bin with loose cover.Add new bedding as needed.Remove newly-made soil every 3-6 months.

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Backyard Compost Bins are now available atDiscounted Prices at the following locations:

ATTENTIONMonmouth County Residents!

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RAIN BARRELSA rain barrel is areceptacle for collectingrain water that attachesdirectly to the downspoutof a gutter on a house.Rainwater can be usedto water indoor plants,outdoor lawns andgardens, and even towash your car.Wherever you live,rainwater collects fast!One inch of rain fallingon an area of 1,000 sq.ft. will yield about 600gallons of rainwater.

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HOW TO REDUCE WASTE AT HOME Invest in electronic equipment and durable goods that have good warranties and are easy to repair, rather than throwing away, or donate to charities.

More than 200 million tires are discarded each year in the U.S.! You can help reduce this amount by buying high-mileage tires and by maintaining proper air pressure in yourtires. Remember to check your tire pressure every other time you fill your gas tank.

Buy products in packages that are recyclable. Avoid buying products packaged in complex, multi-material packaging.

If you drink spring water, rather than buying individual bottles at the grocery store, use a water service that provides large refillable bottles.

Avoid buying products that have excessive, unnecessary packaging. Buy products in the largest size available to minimize packaging waste (and save money). Buy productsin the concentrated form — why pay for a big package when you can add water yourself.

If you have space, compost leaves, grass clippings, other yard debris, and food waste to make a natural soil smendment for your yard and garden. If you don’t have space,donate yard debris to community garden projects.

Avoid buying disposable dishes. For picnics or outside parties, invest in reusable, durable plastic plates and cups that can be washed and used again.

Don’t use disposable razors. Invest in a quality razor and change the blade, or use an electric razor.

Invest in resealable containers for storing leftovers; avoid the use of disposable plastic wraps, storage bags, etc.

Minimize use of paper towels and napkins. Invest in cloth napkins for everyday use, and use reusable wiping cloths and towels rather than paper towels.

Use cloth rather than disposable diapers.

Reuse paper and plastic bags. Ask yourself if you always need a bag; don’t take a bag if you only have one or two items. Carry reusable tote bags or bring grocery bags.

If you buy prepared microwavable dinners, save the plates for use in outside parties or for children.

Buy nickel-cadmium batteries and recharge them. Also, although alkaline batteries cost more, they last longer than carbon-zinc batteries and are a better value.

Evaluate current production/procurement practices to see where waste might be reduced or recycling increased.

Top managers should incorporate source reduction and recycling principles as part of the firm’s corporate ethic; establishan office committee to oversee office reduction and recycling activities and to brainstorm new ideas.

Recycled products should be procured wherever possible; an effective/efficient office recycling program should be established; sell/donate old equipment to someonewho will repair it and use it again or recycle it.

Invest in equipment that is durable and easy to repair; negotiate good service contracts.

Establish an effective quality control program to eliminate manufacturing waste.

Maintain central files rather than filing all pieces of paper in multiple files (saves file space, too). Many memos can be circulated rather than making multiple copies;many announcements can be hung on a central bulletin board; use telephones and staff meetings in place of some memos.

As much as possible, copy documents on both sides of the paper; remember when sending materials to print shops to ask for this; having an effective review/oversightprocess in place for important documents can eliminate having to re-copy/print documents because mistakes weren’t noticed before multiple copies were made. Dual-sided copying can save up to 50% in paper purchases, reduce the need for new filing cabinets, reduce mailing costs, and allow smaller mailing envelopes to be used.

Reuse paper printed on one side only by binding pads of different sizes to be used for internal notes, scratch pads, writing pads; used paper can also be used for copyinginternal memos and draft documents. If no sensitive material is involved, used paper can be donated to child care centers for art projects. Reuse inter-office envelopes,file folders, boxes, and pallets.

Eliminate needless forms; reduce mailing and distribution lists and re-evaluate quantities needed for reports and publications; remove your name from mailing lists formaterials you no longer need; share documents with other staff or other agencies.

Consider investing in corporate coffee mugs or water glasses for employees to use rather than using paper cups; if the company has its own cafeteria, use as manyreusable dishes, etc. as possible; (if the cafeteria won’t offer reusable coffee mugs, try to negotiate some discount for employees who bring their own mugs).

Document Destruction

Data-Guard, Inc.1970 Rutgers University Blvd.

Lakewood, NJ1-866-447-4733

www.data-guard.com

JFD AssociatesFarmingdale, NJ732-751-9041

Planet ShredWall, NJ

732-722-7777www.planetshred.net

Safeguard Document DestructionMillstone

877-301-5800

Auto ShredToms River, NJ732-244-0950

ALL SHREDDED PAPER WILL BE RECYCLED

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Bank &Credit CardStatements

TaxDocuments

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LOOK FOR COUNTY SHREDDING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

HOW TO REDUCE WASTEAT YOUR PLACE OF BUSINESS

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General Recycling Information

All listings in this publication are kept as accurate and up-to-date as possible. MonmouthCounty is not responsible for errors or omissions in any listing. Listings do not constitute anendorsement of any companies by Monmouth County, nor were any companies purposelyexcluded.

List of vendors compiled by staff research. Any company interested in being listed in thisdirectory, contact the county recycling office at 732-683-8686 x6721.

Special thanks to the Monmouth County Health Department Solid Waste EnforcementTeam for providing technical information on solid waste & hazardous waste.

PLEASE NOTE: Organizations, recycling centers and businesses are responsible for pro-viding any and all changes or additions for future issues of the “Monmouth County RecyclingDirectory.”Please send any changes or additions to: [email protected] County reserves the right to limit any and all additions to future issues of this publicationor to cease publication at any time.

Monmouth County Recycling DirectorySponsored by

MONMOUTH COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

THOMAS A. ARNONE, DIRECTORSERENA DiMASO, DEPUTY DIRECTOR

LILLIAN G. BURRYJOHN P. CURLEY

GARY J. RICH

Produced by the Staff of theDepartment of Public Works & Engineering/Recycling

Fran Metzger, District Recycling Coordinator, CRPEditor: [email protected] Newman, Solid Waste Coordinator

John Minton, Clean Communities Coordinator— Published July 2013—

Recycling Resourceson the Internet

www.njhazwaste.com(ASSOCIATION OF NJ HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS

WASTE COORDINATORS)www.anjr.com

(ASSOCIATION OF NJ RECYCLERS)www.state.nj.us/dep/dshw/recycling/index.html

(NJDEP, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING)

Municipal Recycling CoordinatorsALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS ARE AREA CODE (732) UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Aberdeen, Bob Brady CRP* ............................................ 583-4200, x400Allenhurst, Douglas Caron ........................................................ 531-2912Allentown, Susan Babbitt CRP* ......................................... 609-259-3151Asbury Park, Yvonne Adams CRP* ........................................... 775-0900Atlantic Highlands, Adam Hubeny CRP* .................................. 291-1444Avon-by-the-Sea, Jeff Bramhall CRP* ...................................... 502-4510Belmar, Marty Westerfield ......................................................... 681-0452Bradley Beach, Rich Bianchi CRP* ........................................... 776-2980Brielle, Bob McArthur CRP*....................................................... 528-9389Colts Neck, Robert Bowden ...................................................... 462-7998Deal, Joe Hagerman .................................................................. 531-1454Eatontown, Frank Cannella, Jr. CRP* ....................................... 389-7651Englishtown, Tom Herits ........................................................... 446-9235Fair Haven, Jamie Meilish CRP* ............................................... 747-0241Farmingdale VACANT............................................................... 938-4077Freehold Boro, Daniel Megill CRP* ........................................... 462-4200Freehold Twp., Karen Ketcham CRP* ....................................... 294-2161Hazlet, Edward Zimmerman, CRP* ................................... 787-3636, x27Highlands, Reggie Roberts CRP* ....................................... 872-1224, x0Holmdel, Barbara Kovelesky ......................................... 946-2820, x1212Howell, George Snyder, CRP* ....................................... 938-4500, x2451Interlaken, Norman Cottrell, CRP* ............................................ 517-0005Keansburg, Jim Falco, CRP* .......................................... 787-0215, x247Keyport, Robin Sheridan CRP* ................................................. 739-5154Lake Como, Don Brahn Jr. CRP* .............................................. 681-3232Little Silver, Helen Gormley CRP* ............................................ 842-2400Loch Arbour Village, Lorraine Carafa ....................................... 531-4740Long Branch, Fred Migliaccio ................................................... 571-6520Manalapan, Troy Davis CRP* .................................................... 462-8404Manasquan, John Keynton CRP* .............................................. 223-0369Marlboro, Suzanne Rubinstein, CRP* ....................................... 536-9295Matawan VACANT ........................................................... 290-2004, x132Middletown, Sam Posten, CRP* ............................................... 615-2008Millstone, Irv Siet, CRP* ...................................................... 446-4249, x5Monmouth Beach VACANT ............................................. 229-2204, x111Neptune City, Gerrit DeVos CRP* ............................................. 775-1607Neptune Twp., Marge Morrissey ..................................... 775-8797, x604Ocean, Bill McMahon CRP* ........................................... 531-5000, x3364Oceanport, Jeanne Smith ......................................................... 222-8221Red Bank, Gary Watson CRP* .................................................. 530-2770Roosevelt VACANT ....................................................... 609-448-0539 x4Rumson, James Mellish CRP* .................................................. 842-3300Sea Bright, Dave Bahrle CRP* .................................................. 741-7403Sea Girt, Bob McArthur CRP* .................................................... 449-6463Shrewsbury Boro, Robert Wentway CRP* ............................... 741-0522Shrewsbury Twp., Edward Nolan ............................................. 542-0572Spring Lake, Don Brahn Jr. CRP* ............................................ 449-2016Spring Lake Heights, Arthur Herner, CRP* ............................... 449-6983Tinton Falls, Jill Pegosh, CRP* ........................................... 542-3400, x4Union Beach, John Haines CRP* .............................................. 264-1133Upper Freehold Twp., Sal Fiorenzo CRP* ......................... 609-758-7715Wall, Larry Leming, CRP* .......................................................... 449-2700West Long Branch, Lori Cole CRP*.......................................... 229-1756* Certified Recycling Professional Rutgers University /NJDEP/ANJR

Monmouth County Solid Waste Enforcement Team732-683-8686 x5658

Monmouth County Recycling Office732-683-8686 x6721

Monmouth County Reclamation Center Solid Waste Disposal6000 Asbury Avenue, Tinton Falls • 732-683-8686

Monday to Friday 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. • Saturday 7:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

WEBSITES FOR RECYCLING,WASTE PREVENTION, AND RELATED TOPICS:

Visit Our County Website@

www.visitmonmouth.com

www.recycle.netRecycler’s World - materials definitions and other marketing info. Alsoserves as waste exchange for industrial chemicals and other materials.www.anjr.comAssociation of New Jersey Recyclers.www.wormwigwam.com www.vermico.comVermiculture and related food waste composting for larger commercialand institutional settings, including school cafeterias, etc.www.wormdigest.comExcellent publication on all aspects of vermiculture.www.epa.gov/students/waste.htmUS Environmental Protection Agency’s environmental education webpage.Earth 911 www.earth911.org An environmental Web portal providing access to many areas of envi-ronmental information. 1-877-EARTH911http://environment.cornell.eduDetails the science and engineering of composting. A popular sectionon weird and unusual composting.www.concretenetwork.comCheck out the sections on colored concrete and concrete countertops.www.fossilfaux.comSan Francisco-based artist Marcia Stuermer makes resin furniture andpanels.www.buildinggreen.comThis site is devoted to environmentally conscious building news andmaterials.www.metaformstudio.comMetaform studio of N.Y. produces modern furniture made from recycledmaterials and industrial scrap.

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