General Waste & Collection Information
Carpet and Carpet Padding
Carpet and carpet padding must be transported by the property owner to the Atlantic County Intermediate Processing Facility. The city will no longer pick up these items nor will they be accepted at the city drop-off facility.
Electronic Waste
The City Public Works Department provides separate pickup service for Electronic ("E") wastes such as computers, TVs, VCRs, DVDs and game stations. Residents must call the Public Works Department in advance at 822-5038 to arrange for collection on the first Tuesday of each month.
White Goods & Scrap Metal Collection
The City Public Works Department provides separate pickup service for white goods and scrap metal. Residents must call the Public Works Department in advance at 822-5038 to arrange for Wednesday collection.
Lawn, Leaves & Tree/Bush Clippings
Grass Clippings and Lawn & Leaf Rakings:
- Shall be separated from household trash and garbage and placed in biodegradable paper bags.
- Are collected on the same day as regular trash via separate pickup.
Shrubs, Branches, Tree Clippings:
- Must be securely tied in bundles no greater than 4 ft. in length and not in excess of 50 pounds.
- These items must also be separated from household trash and garbage and will also be collected on the same day as regular trash via separate pickup.