Trash and Recycling
The collection of trash and recycling is a service provided by Branchville.
Contact:
Kate Leissler
(973) 948-4626 x #20
9 AM to 1 PM Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Trash Collection
Every Thursday for regular curbside garbage pick-up.
Do not put recyclables out with your trash.
Recycling Collection
2nd and 4th Friday of every month.
Leaf Collection
Second and fourth Saturdays in April, May, October, and November. Place leaves in brown paper recycling leaf bags only.
Inclement Weather/ Holiday Schedule
All pickups are made on a next day schedule.
To view the holiday collection schedule go to the Waste Management Holiday Schedule
Fines
Please do not transport trash or litter from outside our community into the Borough of Branchville.
Branchville Borough Code, 81-8 states: “No person shall bring any trash or litter from outside the borough limits, into the borough for the purpose of disposing thereof without the express consent of the Borough Council. All trash collected in Branchville must be created in the Borough.”
We do our best to control garbage amounts because it affects future contract prices. A fine of $500 or a jail term of up to 90 days, or both could be imposed for violation of this provision
Recycling Guidelines
Single stream recycling permits all recyclables (glass, plastic and metal containers, cartons, cardboard, newspaper and paper items) to be mixed together all in one container.
Liquids, bundles, plastic bags and mixed recyclables should not be put in the recycling collection.
Do not put recycling materials in garbage bags.
Electronics and Hazardous Waste Recycling
The Sussex County MUA in Lafayette accepts televisions, computers, and printers at no charge to residents during normal business hours. Other electronics may be dropped off for a nominal scale charge. The SCMUA holds free Electronic and Hazardous Waste days each year. Refer to the SCMUA event calendar for more details.
Business Recyling Reports
Reports are due by March 1. Download the Business Recyling Report Form
SCMUA
The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA) in Lafayette allows residents to recycle the following items for free at the Recycling Center Mon-Sat: antifreeze, used motor oil, packing foam, cooking oil, used books, clothing/textiles, newspapers, cardboard, mixed fiber, commingled glass/plastic/metal containers, rechargeable batteries, and plastic bags/film. Additional materials may be recycled for a nominal scale fee including: vehicle tires, wood pallets, rigid plastic containers, car batteries/jump packs, refrigerators/freezers/dehumidifiers, aluminum and metal items. These items can be brought to the Residents' Convenience Area Mon-Sat.
Recycling App
Download the “Recycle Coach” free app (available thru iTunes and Google Play) for SCMUA recycling programs and to set up automatic recycling event reminders on websites and smart-phones for Sussex County residents and businesses.