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Twice-a-week garbage collection for the Barrier Island, including Pelican Island only will begin Monday, July 5, and continue through Thursday, September 2, 2010. There will be no twice-a-week collections on the mainland.

If you have any questions about your collection day call 732-255-1000 ext. 8103.

Township of Toms River
SANITATION COLLECTION SCHEDULE

***TWICE-A-WEEK GARBAGE COLLECTION FOR THE BARRIER ISLAND, INCLUDING PELICAN ISLAND ONLY***
WILL BEGIN MONDAY, JULY 5th AND CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Once-a-Week Schedule

Twice-a-Week Schedule

Monday

Monday & Thursday Barrier Island Only

Mainland remains once a week.

Tuesday

Remains 1 time per week year-round

Wednesday and you live in Holiday City and Silverton east of Hooper Avenue.

Remains 1 time per week year-round

Wednesday and you live in Georgetown, Twin Oaks or Glenwood Estates.

Remains 1 time per week year-round

Thursday

Remains 1 time per week year-round

Friday

Remains 1 time per week year-round

Reminder:
Sanitation (for the mainland only) and Recycling collections remain unchanged all year.

General Regulations

  • Do not mix recyclables and garbage.
  • Place containers at curbside by 7:00 a.m. & remove by 9:00 pm. of your collection day.
  • Electronics including TV's can no longer be put in the garbage. All of these items need to be brought into the Recycling Convenience Center.
  • Never mix hazardous materials with trash.
  • The Township will not provide curbside pick up of construction/demolition debris.
  • Curbside Collections with Automated Garbage Collections (Robo Cans Areas)

  • The Robo containers must be in the roadway with the wheels and hinge facing toward the house. No bags or trash should be placed outside of the Robo container.
  • Robo containers should be placed a minimum of five feet away from vehicles, receptacles, or other objects in order to facilitate proper pickup by the mechanical equipment.
  • Do not place anything in Robo can that will stick out and cause the lid not to shut.
  • Please do not place anything on top of the Robo containers at any time.
  • Households that generate more non-recyclable garbage than can be contained in one Robo container should consider purchasing an additional Robo container. Excess materials may be brought to the Recycling Convenience Center once a month.
  • One additional Robo container can be purchased for $100, cash or checks only. Call 732-255-1000, extension 8188 for information - only two cans are allowed per household.
  • NOTE: Cans that are purchased from local stores are not allowed since our robo trucks cannot lift commercially purchased can properly. They are too small for the grabber and are too flimsy. They slip and/or get damaged by the truck. If you still try to use a privately purchased can, the Township will not be responsible for and damage which may occur. Township issued cans and cans purchased after 6/14/05 are the properties of Toms River Township and must remain at the address to which they are assigned.

    Sanitation Cans (Robo Area):

  • Robo trucks cannot lift commercially purchased cans properly.
  • They are too small for the grabber.
  • They are too flimsy.
  • They slip and/or get damaged by the truck.
  • Neither the Township nor the Department will be responsible for damage which may occur to privately purchased garbage cans.
  • If you need an extra Robo can for sanitation collection, please call the Department (732-255-1000, extension 8188) to purchase a conforming can. Only two cans are allowed per household.
  • Department employees will maintain Robo cans issued by the Department at no cost to residents.
  • If can is lost or stolen, it is the residents' responsibility to pay for a replacement can.
  • Sanitation Cans (Non-Robo Area):

  • May not weigh more than 50 lbs. when filled.
  • May not have an attached lid (difficult to dump and lid may injure crewmember).
  • May not be larger than 30 gallons.
  • Curbside Collections (Non-Robo Areas):

  • Garbage, refuse, or trash that does not contain any recyclable materials is to be placed in water-tight receptacles with tight fitting covers or watertight heavy-duty plastic bags which can be securely closed.
  • Each receptacle or bag may not exceed 50 pounds in weight and should be placed at the curb/sidewalk area in a neat, orderly fashion according to local ordinances. Garbage bins are not permitted at any time.
  • Receptacles or plastic bags should only be placed between curb/sidewalk area after 7:00 p.m. on the night prior to the scheduled collection day and no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection.
  • All empty receptacles must be removed from the curb/sidewalk area by 9:00 p.m. on the collection day.
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