Trash & Recycling

Trash Haulers

Residents are welcome to choose the appropriate hauler for their needs.

Recycling Bins

Many residents have come into the Township office to inquire about new recycling bins. Some have disappeared due to high winds when weather is uncooperative or the original bins received are not in the best of shape.

Unfortunately, the Township does not have replacement bins to offer.

However, we have bright colored recycle stickers available at the Municipal Office to help make your container stand out from regular garbage bins. Your hauler will be able to identify your recyclables better as well.

If interested in the stickers, visit the Township office during regular business hours.
Regular township business hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm

Busting recycling myths
Reducing Contamination/Improving Quality
Contamination is the intersection of quality and value.

Quality relates to two factors:
Did the right items go into the bin?
Were those items prepared properly so they don't damage other materials in a commingled stream?

How clean is clean?
Do you need to wash containers before recycling?
Optical scanners may not recognize plastics with food or liquid in them.
Remember the following: EMPTY, RINSE, and RECYCLE. In areas with water shortages, WIPE rather than rinse.

Metal is metal?
If cans can go in, so can pans, right?
NO! Bulky metals, chains and long stringy items can be dangerous and costly when caught in processing machines. These items can be handled separately however.
Steel cans and aluminum beverage cans are 100% recyclable. So, Empty and Recycle.

Glass is glass?
If jars can go in, why can't drinking glasses & window panes?
Don't give up on glass, it's a very important component in curbside recycling. As you recycle glass, remember not all glass is the same. Window glass and automotive glass are very different from glass bottles and jars. Remember the three simple rules, EMPTY, RINSE, RECYCLE!

Plastic is plastic?
If it's plastic and has the little arrows on it, put it in the bin, right?
Although most bottles and containers are good to go, film and plastic bags may not be. Plastic bags and wrap are not recyclable at the curb. Bags can stop a processing facility for an entire day. Caps are usually accepted when left on containers.

Are cartons recyclable?
They all have layers of different types of material.
YES! Cartons are made from high quality paper and are recyclable.

Are pizza boxes recyclable?
YES! At the end of the day, the box is recyclable when free of the following: Cheese, Food, Left over bits of pizza & cheese, Coated paper, and those little plastic tents. Grease in the box is not a major contaminate, the food will be the problem.

Only recycle accepted materials
Putting unaccepted materials into your recycling bin can be dangerous for workers. There are significant energy savings in recycling versus manufacturing items from virgin materials. Recycling helps us avoid unnecessary waste.

THANKS FOR RECYCLING!