IMPORTANT RULES, REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION ON GARBAGE AND
RECYCLING COLLECTION IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MINE HILL

 

Please be aware that state law and local ordinances strictly prohibit the dumping of any garbage or waste, including vegetative waste, on public or private property owned by another. Reported violations will be investigated and addressed, the outcome of which may include the issuance of summonses requiring court appearances and substantial fines. Please be courteous to your neighbors and fellow residents and follow these rules and regulations for all disposal. PLEASE NOTE that we have been advised by Morris County and our hauler, Blue Diamond, that there will be increased inspection of garbage for recyclables. If your Garbage contains recyclable papers, bottles or cans, it will not be collected by Blue Diamond. Recycling is MANDATORY. 

There is an approved method of disposal for virtually everything you may need to dispose of. The Township Ordinance specifies that garbage and recycling is to be placed at the curb only "immediately" prior to the scheduled date of collection. This provision is interpreted and applied in such a way that no Garbage or recycling should be placed curbside more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled collection date.If items are improperly placed for collection and not collected, they must be promptly removed from the curbside to a place not visible from the street, or the owner is subject to issuance of a summons with monetary fines. "Curbside" means on ^your Property just inside the curb or edge of pavement. Garbage cans, recycling tubs, bulk and yard waste are not to be placed in the street or on the road surface. 

Everyday garbage is collected curbside every Thursday in amounts not to exceed three cans not exceeding 45 gallons each.