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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Missed your stop? |
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Have we accidentally missed your house for pick-up on recycling day? Call our Recycling
Coordinator, Michele Seiler between the hours of 8:30am and
4:30pm to correct the problem. Her direct line is (609)278-8086.
Her number is also given when you call the HOTLINE. Michele and
Recycling Chief Daniel Napoleon are dedicated to serving our recycling
customers.
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Where do I get a replacement or new recycling bucket? |
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New or Replacement Bucket Information |
All residents of participating municipalities can receive buckets from the following
locations or through their local municipality where available. Please call in advance
for bucket availability.
- Mercer County Improvement Authority (MCIA)
640 South Broad Street
Trenton, NJ
3rd floor of the McDade County Administration Building
between the hours of 9AM and 4PM
278-8100
- County Connections
Route 33
Acme Shopping Center in Hamilton.
890-9800
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How do I dispose of old tires? |
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Please contact your municipality |
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How do I dispose of Latex Paint? |
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Latex Paint is not recyclable.
Disposal Procedures for Latex Paint:
1. Latex paint must be dried out by absorbent
2. Place sand, kitty litter or speedy dry into paint.(Absorbent)
3. Once Paint is absorbed, place lid back on paint can
4. Place paint can in plastic bag.
5. Place plastic bag out for regular trash collection |
What to do with Grass and Yard Trimmings?
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Lawn Care experts recommend leaving grass clippings on the lawn when mowing to return
the valuable nutrients in the clippings back to the soil. This reduces waste and
is the best way to recycle the clippings. Remove only the top 1/3 of the grass blade
and mow when dry. Leaving the clippings on the lawn will not cause thatch. For more
information, contact the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service of Mercer County
at (609) 989-6830.
Backyard composting is a wonderful way to reduce waste and produce a valuable product
to make your gardens grow better. It can be done right at home with little space
or care using any one of several methods. To find out more about how to backyard
compost, visit the Mercer County backyard compost demonstration site located at
the Equestrian Center, 413A Federal City Road in Hopewell Township.
The compost demonstration site is open from dawn to dusk. For information, contact
the Mercer County Master Gardeners at (609) 989-6853.
Their web site is located at http://www.princetonol.com/groups/mg.
For the schedule on removal of brush, leaves, and yard debris in your municipality,
contact the Public Works Department. Your municipal Public Works Department should
also be contacted about collection of large items and appliances.
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What to do with Household Batteries? |
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Household batteries may be placed in your normal trash due to the fact that mercury
levels have been significantly reduced and fall within DEP standards.
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