Containers Required for Solid Waste & Recycling

 

ENFORCEMENT BEGINS MONDAY, JANUARY 13

As part of Mayor Piazza and Town Council’s continued commitment to consistent and efficient application of town ordinance, to provide for the well-being and improved safety of municipal Division of Public Works [DPW] employees, and to promote a cleaner and healthier environment for residents and visitors, the Town of Phillipsburg announces that beginning Monday, January 13, enforcement of trash pickup will be as follows:

• NO LOOSE BAGS are permitted on sidewalks or alleyways unless containing solely brush or weeds.
• Garbage MUST be placed at the curbside in a container.
• When conditions merit, curbside placement without lids is acceptable.
• Containers greater than 45 gallons and/or weighing greater than 50lbs may also be refused.
• 4 containers per dwelling unit max.

BEGINNING JANUARY 13, DPW WILL NOT COLLECT BAGGED GARBAGE outside of a container placed for collection. Staff will be deploying stickers in an effort to educate residents.

 

The Division of Inspections will be aiding in renewed enforcement of the Solid Waste; Recycling Ordinance, 530-3, as well as applicable portions of 447, known as the Phillipsburg Property Maintenance Code.

• Garbage stored outside MUST be stored in TIGHTLY LIDDED containers.
• Containers must be watertight and insect-tight, located and stored to prevent odors.
• Containers must be of a maintained rigid construction sufficient to withstand the rigors of regular collection practices.
• Containers not to be placed for collection sooner than 24 hours in advance of scheduled pickup.

The Town will continue to message and educate about this policy update throughout January.

Questions, comments, or concerns please contact Patrick Kays, Director of Municipal Services, at pkays@phillipsburgnj.org

For concerns (please include address and if possible photo) about specific uncollected refuse, contact Patty Huxta, DPW Secretary, phuxta@phillipsburgnj.org

Link to Ordinance 2019-23 Soild Waste & Recycling