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Garbage
Collection: Effective January 1, 2007 the City of Northfield
will collect household garbage five days per week, Monday through
Friday. The Department of Public Works will be notifying
residents of their collection schedule. New Residents to Northfield
should call (609) 641-7610.
- Appropriate containers must be of galvanized or plastic composition,
can not exceed 40 gallons in capacity and be no heavier than 50
pounds when filled. Containers must have a lid or cover and
two sturdy handles. A maximum of five (5) containers may be placed
at the curb for collection. Plastic bags not less than two
mils thick nor larger than 40 gallons may be used if properly tied.
- All approved containers must be placed at the curb where easily
accessible. No containers shall be set out prior to 5:00 p.m. on
the day prior to collection, and no later than 7:00 a.m. on the
day of collection. Containers must be removed within 12 hours following
collection
- When a regular collection day falls on a legal holiday, collection
will occur on your next regularly scheduled collection day, unless
a special announcement of collection is made by the City.
Bulk Items: Any large, heavy and/or bulky household
appliances, furniture and furnishings, which cannot easily and safely
be placed in the common collection vehicles used for removal of solid
waste within the City of Northfield.
- Household furniture will be accepted. However, separate arrangements
must be made in advance by calling the Department of Public Works
at (609) 641-7610.
- A Maximum of three (3) items of bulky trash may be placed out
for each collection. The City of Northfield reserves the right
to refuse excessively bulky or heavy items.
- Items such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners require
a hazardous handling fee of $15 to be paid to the City of Northfield
prior to collection. Fees must be paid in advance at the
City Clerk’s Office, 1600 Shore Road, Northfield between
the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Construction Debris: Any scrap lumber, metal, earth,
sand, bricks, block, tile, stone, plaster, sheetrock, piping, fencing,
cabinets, doors, roofing and siding material, and other debris of
a similar nature which is incidental to the construction or renovation
of homes, buildings, businesses or other projects.
- Construction debris (e.g. interior doors, trim, sheet-rock, plumbing)
is prohibited from being placed for collection or combined
with other acceptable household refuse. Residents are responsible
for disposal of these items.
Recyclable Metals: Items such as bed frames and
aluminum swing-set frames.
- Will be collected during the 1st FULL week and the 3rd week of
every month.
- Items should be placed at the curb along with your normal household
garbage; no special arrangements are necessary.
Yard Waste, Tree Clippings, etc.: Leaves, grass,
lawn clippings, shrubbery clippings, tree trimmings and garden refuse. (Collected
by the Atlantic County Utilities Authority /ACUA)
- All grass, weeds, lawn clippings, leaves, etc. must be in a container
or bag so that can be readily emptied; maximum of 12 containers
in any one day's collection.
- Hedge/shrubbery clippings, tree trimmings and garden refuse will
be accepted only if securely tied in bundles not exceeding 36 inches
in length and 24 inches in diameter. The total volume must not
exceed 12 bundles in any one day's collection.
*The City of Northfield mandates the separation of Recyclable Materials. Questions
regarding Yard Waste, Common Recyclables (cans, plastic, paper, etc),
and Construction Debris should be directed to the ACUA, (609) 272-6960. Helpful
information is also available at www.acua.com The
City of Northfield is not responsible for the collection of these
items.
ORDINANCE
13-2006 -
Controlling the Cpllection and Disposal of Solid Waster Within the City
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