PLAINSBORO
2008 Curbside Collection Schedule 

MONDAYS

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
(609) 799-0099, ext. 10 or 11
Township Recycling Coordinator, Neil L. Blitz

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.

Special Items
Plainsboro’s Conservation Center serves Township residents only. No commercial vehicles allowed.

Plainsboro's Conservation Center is located off Grovers Mill Road. The hours of operation are: Summer (April 1 - December 15), Monday, 5:30 -- 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 noon and 1 -- 5 p.m. Winter (December 16 - March 31), Saturday, 10 a.m. -- 2 p.m. ONLY. Please call Township Public Works Dept. (609) 799-0099

Items accepted: Loose grass clippings, leaves, brush, motor oil, auto oil filters, auto batteries, auto tires and auto antifreeze. Items collected through the curbside recycling program are NOT accepted for drop-off at the Conservation Center.

Bulky waste items - such as furniture, appliances, bicycles, etc. - are accepted at the Conservation Center 4 times annually.
    Saturday dates for 2008:  April 5, June 14, August 9, November 1

Bulky Waste Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bulky waste items will be accepted for drop-off on these days ONLY and are NOT collected curbside.

Trash and recycling collections may occur on the same day in some areas. Please be especially careful in using additional containers for your recyclables. Be certain that these additional containers are open, without tops and placed at the curb with your blue MCIA containers, so that they are not mistaken for trash.

Leaves, Brush & Grass
Leaves are collected from late October through mid-December and should be raked to the curb. Do NOT block sidewalk. Do NOT mix branches, sticks, logs, grass or any other items with leaves. Check the Township newsletter for schedule information.

Brush is collected on an alternate-month basis from March -- October. Trimmings from trees, shrubs and vines are accepted. Do NOT put brush out on off months or fines can be issued. LEAVE BRANCHES AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. Maximum length 6 feet. Stack neatly lengthwise between sidewalk and curb, with all limb ends in same direction. Pile smaller trimmings neatly, separated from larger branches. NO ROOTS, STUMPS, GRASS, THATCH or SOIL.

Materials containing any contaminants will not be accepted. Property owners are responsible for prompt cleanup of unacceptable materials. Materials placed at the curb other than on scheduled collection days will be subject to fines. Please refer to your Township newsletter for collection schedules.

Grass clippings may be brought loose to the Conservation Center, located on Grovers Mill Road.