News from the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Public Information Contacts: Linda Van Zandt / Joanne Vuoso / Lisa Krueger
908.231.7020 publicinfo@co.somerset.nj.us
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March 29, 2010
County Recycling Calendar for April
Holiday Schedule, Saturday and Tire Drop-off Events
Recycling Center Open April 2,
Next Saturday Recycling Drop-off Is April 10
BRIDGEWATER – Somerset County offices will be closed Friday, April 2, for the Good
Friday holiday. However, the Recycling Center will be open and curbside recycling will be
collected in North Plainfield and Green Brook.
The next Saturday of the Month drop-off has been scheduled for Saturday, April 10,
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Somerset County Recycling Center, located at 40 Polhemus
Lane.
As part of the program, residents can drop off textiles, chipboard items, electronics, buttoncell and rechargeable batteries, tires, scrap metal, antifreeze and usual curbside materials.
No household hazardous waste will be accepted at the Saturday drop-off.
For a complete listing of recyclable items, recycling events and much more, visit
www.co.somerset.nj.us/recycle.html or call the Somerset County Recycling Center at (732) 4693363.
Canned goods and non-perishable food donations also can be brought to the Saturday
event. Items will be delivered to the Food Bank Network of Somerset County. Perishables and
foods in glass containers are not accepted by food banks.
Free Tire Drop-off for
Somerset County Farmers, Residents
April 19 - 23 in Peapack
PEAPACK - The Somerset County Division of Solid Waste Management is partnering with
the Somerset County Road Division to collect scrap tires Monday, April 19, through
Friday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
County farmers and residents can drop off up to eight tires per household at
the Peapack Garage, located at 5 Holland Ave. Automobile and truck tires, with or without rims,
will be accepted.
Proof of residency is required to take advantage of this program.
Proper disposal of tires benefits communities. Scrap tires have the potential to collect
standing water and attract mosquitoes. Residents are urged to dispose of scrap tires before the
West Nile virus season begins.
The tire drop-off program is funded through a grant from the state Department of
Environmental Protection.
For more information, contact the Somerset County Road Division at (908) 541-5021.
Jack M. Ciattarelli, Freeholder Director  Robert Zaborowski, Freeholder Deputy Director
Peter S. Palmer, Freeholder  Patricia L. Walsh, Freeholder  Patrick Scaglione, Freeholder
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