Newton resident Kathy Messina’s head-scratcher: rigid plastic can carriers. Is that recyclable? Plastic can carriers Can the plastic carrier that comes on top of canned items, such a four pack of craft beer, be recycled? Defer to the saying,... Local News 08 Jan 2024 | 02:22
Reader Elizabeth Doherty asks whether plastic bottle caps are recyclable. (Photo provided) Is that recyclable? Plastic bottle caps “No, they are generally not recyclable in curbside recycling programs. However, it is OK if they are left on the bottle as... Newsletter Evergreen 08 Jan 2024 | 02:20
Lisa Thompson of West Milford wants to know if soil and mulch bags go with the other plastic film back to the store? ( Photo provided) Is that recyclable? Mulch and dirt bags No they don’t, says Ermin Siljkovic, Orange County recycling coordinator. “The plastic film must be clean,” he said. Mulch... Local News 08 Jan 2024 | 02:15
No holiday collection of garbage, recycling Garbage and recycling will not be collected Monday, May 29 because of the Memorial Day holiday. The Recycling Center also... Local News 23 May 2023 | 09:40
Forty years after West Milford began recycling, items are collected at the curb. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Recycling was mandated 40 years ago In 1983, West Milford legislators approved an ordinance establishing a mandatory recycling program. Another ordinance approved... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 03:48
Zachary McPhee, winner of the West Milford Beautification and Recycling Committee shirt design contest, holds his framed certificate. His mother holds a sample blue shirt showing Zachary’s design. The shirt, worn by volunteers in the latest roadside cleanup effort, depicts: five stars for West Milford, a mountain scene and the logo for “Beautification Day 2022.” Also pictured are Zachary’s father and art teacher Jennifer Monego. West Milford awarded $72,394 through state Clean Communities grant The Township of West Milford has been awarded $72,394 in financial help for participation in New Jersey’s Clean Communities... Local News 22 Jun 2022 | 11:44
Get your trash and recycling gathered ahead of the holiday. Memorial Day holiday to change trash, recycling collection The West Milford Recycling Department recently issued the following statement regarding garbage pickup during the upcoming... Local News 25 May 2022 | 10:56
Photo by jaylopez from FreeImages. West Milford. Recycling efforts continue When people take a little time to recycle items no longer usable it benefits participants themselves and the Township of... Local News 16 Dec 2020 | 02:53
Photo by Studio Souldesign.eu from FreeImages. West Milford. Revised holiday garbage and recycling schedue Township of West Milford has issued the following Labor Day revised holiday garbage and recycling collection schedule: If... Local News 31 Aug 2020 | 03:23
Trenton. New Jersey DEP seeking nominees for excellence in recycling Nominations are being accepted in 10 categories for an annual recognition program to celebrate individuals, businesses and... Local News 09 Jun 2020 | 08:42
