Recycling
This page lists all the available information about Recycling services.
Recycling "All Together Now"
Beginning January 01, 2009 Maplewood residents can recycle all paper + newspaper + cardboard + glass containers + aluminum containers + tin containers + plastic bottles stamped with recycling numbers 1 (PETE) and 2 (HDPE) in the same container.
Cooking Oil is now recyclable - Drop Off Only at the Recycling Center
The Township of Maplewood will now accept Styrofoam packaging at the recycling center. Styrofoam (includes peanuts) must be in clear bags. NO cups or plates.
BASIC RULES
NO plastic bags
Container can not exceed 35 pounds
If you have excess paper or cardboard it must be flattened and tied
Recyclables must be placed curbside no later than 6:00 a.m. on day of collection
Recyclables must be free of residue
Rinse all food and beverage containers
CURBSIDE COLLECTION SCHEDULE REMAINS THE SAME
RECYCLING CENTER HOURS:
9AM – 3PM Monday – Friday
9AM – 12 PM Saturday
Questions: Call the Maplewood Department of Public Works at 973-762-1175.
MISSED CURBSIDE PICK – UP: Call FORWI at 973-674-6266.
Information:
Scrap Metal Recycling Program .pdf
Scrap Metal and Computer Recycling Changes May 2006.pdf
Battery Recycling
In January 2010, a number of New Jersey municipalities, Essex County among them, decided to limit the recycling of alkaline batteries. Manufacturers have limited the amount of mercury where it is no longer considered hazardous.
The state still requires the recycling of rechargeable batteries such as the ones that power your laptop, cell phones, cordless phone, digital camera, two-way radio, camcorder, remote control toys and portable power tools. You can take these to the Department of Public Works at 359 Boyden Avenue. You can also take car batteries to the DPW. For a listing of local businesses that accept rechargeable batteries for recycling click here. You can also stop by the following stores which accept rechargeable batteries for recycling: Radio Shack, Best Buy, Staples, Target, Office Max, Lowes, Home Depot, Sears, Walmart and Verizon Wireless.
Department Affiliation and Contact Information:
Public Works