DUNELLEN
2008 Curbside Collection Schedule

* Holiday Pickup Date Changes
Memorial Day: May 26 changed to May 31
Labor Day: September 1 changed to September 6

Holidays
Recycling collection holidays for 2008: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

If your collection day falls on any of these holidays, collection is rescheduled for the following Saturday.
Note: Municipal Public Works holidays do NOT affect the recycling collection schedule.

Important Phone Numbers
(732) 968-5455
Recycling Coordinator & Department of Public Works Director

Recycling Hotline:
(800) 488-MCIA (6242)
Curbside Recycling Collection, Service Matters & Information

Weather Emergencies
Changes in collection schedules due to weather emergencies or other emergency situations will be announced on the following radio stations: WCTC (1450 AM) and WMGQ (98.3 FM). You may also check for changes on the web site at www.mciauth.com or by calling (800) 488-MCIA (6242) for specific information.

Leaves, Brush & Grass
Leaves will be collected weekly, October – December and April – May. Leaves must be bagged in the paper leaf bags that were provided to you by the Borough and then placed curbside. No other method can be used or the leaves will not be collected. Paper leaf bags are available at the Borough Garage, Recycling Center, during normal business hours or on Wednesday evenings at the Library from October 1 – November 20 (limit: 20 bags per resident).

Tree limbs will be collected only during the months of March, April and September. Limbs should not be more than 6 inches in diameter and should be in bundles no longer than 4 feet in length. Limbs, logs and roots can be dropped off at the Recycling Drop-Off Center year-round. Roots must be free of dirt.

Clippings, yard waste and grass must be brought to the Recycling Drop-Off Center either loose or bagged in paper or plastic. Residents must empty grass clippings that are in plastic bags into the specified Dumpster. Residents may keep plastic bags for reuse or place them in the separate trash container.

Special Items
Dunellen's Recycling Drop-Off Center is located at the Department of Public Works facility on Hall Street. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. , Monday through Saturday. It is closed Sundays and holidays. All items collected curbside are accepted, as well as white goods/appliances, scrap metal, auto batteries, auto motor oil, dry cell batteries and hardcover books. Also accepted are leaves and grass (bagged in paper bags or loose) and brush. Tires are not accepted.

Metal will be picked up by appointment on the third Wednesday of the month.

White Goods/Appliances/Metals are collected curbside by appointment only on the third Wednesday of the month. Refrigerators and air conditioners are accepted. Call (732) 968-5455 to arrange for a pickup.