HELMETTA
2010 Curbside Collection Schedule

*Holiday Pickup Date Changes
Memorial Day: May 31 changed to June 5
Labor Day: September 6 changed to September 11

Holidays
Recycling collection holidays for 2010: 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) 521-4946 ext. 110
Department of Public Works, Supervisor Darren Doran

(732) 521-4946 ext. 100
Recycling Coordinator, Sandra Bohinski

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 are collected curbside. Put leaves in biodegradable paper bags and place at the curb for spring and fall collection. For schedule information, call (732) 521-4946, ext. 110.

Brush must be placed curbside for chipping on the second and fourth Friday of the month from May to October. Call (732) 521-4946, ext. 110, to schedule an appointment.

Grass clippings are collected upon request. Place the clippings in plastic bags and place at the curb. Call (732) 521-4946, ext. 110, to schedule a pickup. However, it is recommended that residents participate in the “Cut It and Leave It!” grass fertilizing program. Leave the grass clippings on the lawn for natural fertilization. Avoid time-consuming raking and the expense of bagging your grass clippings.

Special Items
Helmetta's Recycling Drop-Off Center is located at 60 Main Street. It is open 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday – Friday, and 7 a.m. – 12 noon on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday of the month. Used motor oil, auto tires (no rims) and rechargeable and button cell household batteries only are accepted.

White Goods/Appliances are collected on the third Saturday of the month by appointment only. Call (732) 521-4946, ext. 110, to arrange a pickup.

Electronics, including computers, monitors, CPUs, printers, scanners, modems, cables, keyboards, televisions, irons, fluorescent lightbulbs, thermostats and thermometers (containing mercury) can be dropped off the third Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. – 12 noon.

Book Smart
Students throughout the County are getting hands-on recycling education with the introduction of a book recycling program sponsored by the MCIA and the County. Outdated hardcover and softcover books that can no longer be used, sold or given away are being recycled in this program. Students remove the hard covers from books and then reap the rewards: The recycling processor pays for each ton recycled.

Shred It!
Middlesex County residents are invited to recycle old documents and confidential files safely and securely at mobile shredding events scheduled throughout the year. Bring old files, receipts, bills, financial statements and any documents that have not been recycled due to confidentiality concerns and watch them get shredded on-site. Call the County Division of Solid Waste Management, (732) 745-4170, for dates and locations.