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Recycling by Municipality

Understanding your local recycling guidelines helps protect the environment and ensures materials are properly processed. Each municipality in Morris, Essex, and Union counties has specific rules for recycling collection.

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Local Recycling Information

This guide provides detailed recycling information for municipalities we serve. Each section includes accepted materials, collection schedules, and links to official township resources. Use the "Copy Link" feature to share specific municipality information with neighbors or reference it later.

Note: Information is compiled from official municipal sources. Always verify current schedules and guidelines with your local township, as rules may change.

Florham Park

Official Page

Collection Schedule

  • Recycling collected every other Thursday by Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA)
  • Place containers at curb by 6:00 AM on collection day
  • No collection on some holidays; check schedule for make-up days

Accepted Materials (Single-Stream)

✓ Paper Products

  • Newspapers, magazines, office paper
  • Junk mail, chipboard boxes
  • Brown paper bags
  • Corrugated cardboard (flattened)

✓ Containers

  • Plastic #1 (PETE) and #2 (HDPE) bottles only
  • Glass bottles and jars (rinsed, lids removed)
  • Aluminum and steel cans
  • Aluminum foil and pie plates (cleaned)

✗ NOT Accepted

Plastic bags, Styrofoam, pizza boxes, broken glass, ceramics, light bulbs, plastic utensils, food-soiled items

Official Resources: Borough of Florham Park Recycling | MCMUA Curbside Recycling

Morris Township

Official Page

Single-Stream Recycling

Morris Township uses single-stream recycling—combine all recyclables loosely in your blue recycling cart. No sorting required. Place cart curbside by 6:00 AM (5:30 AM in summer) on your scheduled collection day.

Accepted Materials

✓ Paper & Cardboard

  • Newspapers, magazines, junk mail
  • Office paper, phone books
  • Corrugated cardboard (flattened)
  • Cereal boxes, milk cartons (rinsed)
  • Paper bags, paper egg cartons

✓ Plastics, Metals, Glass

  • Plastics #1, #2, and #5 only
  • Aluminum cans, steel/tin cans
  • Clean aluminum foil and pie pans
  • Glass bottles and jars (rinsed)

✗ NOT Accepted

Plastic bags (do not bag recyclables), Styrofoam, food-soiled containers, plastics #3, #4, #6, #7, ceramics, window glass, mirrors, light bulbs, clothing

Important Tips

  • All containers must be rinsed clean
  • Do NOT tie or bundle materials
  • Cardboard must fit freely in cart (break down boxes)
  • Keep cart 4 feet from obstructions, mailboxes, trees

Official Resources: Morris Township Recycling Program

West Orange

Official Page

Collection Schedule

  • Recycling aligns with refuse collection at the beginning of each week (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday by zone)
  • Place at curb before 6:00 AM on collection day or after 7:00 PM the evening before
  • Check township schedule for holiday adjustments

Curbside Recycling (Single-Stream)

✓ Paper Products

  • Newspapers, magazines, catalogs
  • Office paper, junk mail, phone books
  • Flattened cardboard and cereal boxes
  • Paperback books (hardcovers: remove cover)

✓ Containers

  • Glass beverage and food containers (all colors)
  • Aluminum and tin/steel cans
  • Plastics #1, #2, or #5 (empty & rinsed)
  • NO Styrofoam or Styrene

West Orange Environmental Center

Location: 590 Mt. Pleasant Ave

Accepts all curbside recyclables PLUS: electronics, computers, cell phones, TVs, printers, scrap metal, tire rims, leaves (in paper bags), tree branches/brush, and tires ($5 per tire).

✗ NOT Accepted Curbside

NO plastic bags in recycling bins! Household hazardous waste, construction debris, concrete, rocks, dirt, large branches, logs, stumps, or batteries.

Official Resources: West Orange Curbside Recycling | Environmental Center

Montclair

Official Page

Recycling Guidelines

Montclair has specific sorting requirements to reduce contamination. Recyclables must be placed loosely in a rigid container—no bags or cardboard boxes.

Accepted Materials

✓ Commingled Materials

  • Plastics #1, #2, or #5 (bottles, jugs, tubs only—up to 1 gallon)
  • Tin, aluminum, bi-metal food & beverage cans
  • Clear, brown, or green glass bottles/jars
  • Poly-laminated beverage containers (milk/juice boxes)
  • All must be empty, rinsed, no caps/lids/straws

✓ Mixed Paper

  • Newspapers, magazines, catalogs
  • Junk mail, postcards, envelopes
  • Office paper, greeting cards
  • Cardboard (not wax-coated), flattened
  • Paperback books (hardcovers: remove cover)

✗ NOT Accepted

Plastic bags, film plastic, Styrofoam, microwavable trays, flower pots, dishware, toys, paint cans, mirrors, window/auto glass, ceramics, light bulbs, pots, pans, small appliances

Important: Food and party trays are NOT accepted, even if marked #1, #2, or #5. Plastic bottle caps, lids, and straws go in the trash.

Special Notes

  • Only narrow-neck plastic containers (bottles/jugs/tubs) accepted
  • Do not break glass into small pieces
  • Check Montclair's A-to-Z Disposal Guide for specific items
  • Drop-off available Saturdays 9am-1pm at Public Works Center, 219 North Fullerton Avenue

Official Resources: Montclair Recycling Information | A-to-Z Disposal Guide

General Recycling Tips

  • ♻ Clean & Rinse: All containers should be empty and rinsed before recycling
  • ♻ No Bags: Never place recyclables in plastic bags—they contaminate the recycling stream
  • ♻ Break Down Boxes: Flatten all cardboard to save space and ensure proper processing
  • ♻ When in Doubt: Check your municipality's official guidelines or throw it away—contamination hurts recycling efforts

About Pryer Disposal

While we provide garbage collection services, recycling is typically handled by your municipality or county. We've compiled this guide to help residents in our service areas understand their local recycling rules and contribute to environmental sustainability.

For garbage collection services in Morris, Essex, and Union counties, contact Pryer Disposal at (973) 377-0176.

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