Dear Property Owner and Resident:

The City of Perth Amboy began enforcing Garbage, Rubbish, and Refuse ordinance 1533-2010 (Chapter 243) and Recycling ordinance 1534-2010 (Chapter 351) adopted earlier this year.  We are pleased to report that we have achieved 75 percent compliance and would like to thank all cooperating residents.  Perth Amboy is much cleaner because litter is being disposed of properly.  However, everyone must comply as we continue to enforce the ordinance.  Failure to comply could result in a summons, court appearance and possible fines.

The ordinance requires that you purchase and use 32 gallon containers. You must place your trash in a tied, durable plastic bag inside a container no larger than 32 gallons-- each weighing no more than 50 pounds.  We will accept a smaller size. The durable bags and lids on the containers will prevent breakage, litter on our sidewalks and roadways, and avoidance of attracting rodents and animals. Your cooperation is necessary to improve our environment.  As a reminder, it is the responsibility of the all property owners to supply the trash receptacles for the tenants and to notify them of the continued enforcement of the ordinance regulations.

All city ordinances can be accessed on the City’s website at: www.ci.perthamboy.nj.us or you may contact the City Clerk’s Office at (732)-826-0290. For questions or concerns you may call the Perth Amboy Department of Public Works (DPW) at: (732)-826-2010 from Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. You may also contact the Recycling Office at: 732-826-2010 ext 4204to obtain a recycling information booklet containing all regulations and guidelines in Perth Amboy. A copy can also be obtained at City Hall.

We know that we can count on your continued cooperation as property owners and residents to assure that the City of Perth Amboy becomes and remains a safe, healthy and litter-free community.  We wish you and your family a Happy Holiday season and New Year.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE WILL NO GARBAGE COLLECTION ON BOTH MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2011  AND MONDAY,   JANUARY 2, 2012. Your garbage will be picked-up on your next regular scheduled garbage collection day. Be green for the holidays! Remember to recycle all your gift boxes and wrapping paper on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Do notplace them in the garbage.  Thank you.

Sincerely,

Frank Dann, Director                                      Geri Barcheski, Coordinator

Department Public Works                            Recycling/Clean Communities

 

 

 

Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse:

 

1.  Each residential household is limited to two (2) scheduled pickup dates a year for Bulk Items (i.e. furniture, rugs, bundled wood no longer than 4 feet and not more than 3 bundles). Proof of residency is required for pick-up and drop-off appointments-- documents accepted are driver’s license, tax bill, water bill, etc.

Appointments are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Instructions are as follows:

• Scheduled pick-up is $20.00 and is payable by check or money order to the City of Perth Amboy. You must appear in person at the Department of Public Works, 599 Fayette Street by Monday morning at 7:30 a.m. beginning January 23, 2012 through September 2012 for available appointment dates.
• Drop off is free of charge at the Department of Public Works on Tuesday through Friday from           8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., excluding holidays.

2. Household garbage should not be out at the curb until sunset or by 5:00 p.m. the day before your schedule collection day. Containers must be removed from curb by 8 p.m. on the same day of pick-up. Household garbage should be placed in a .3 millimeter plastic bag inside of a plastic container no larger than 32 gallons with lid, not to exceed 50 lbs. Note: Please be advised, that you should punch holes on the bottom of container, so that it does not retain rain or snow which can make the container heavier. Also, be sure to write your address on the outside of container.

 

1. Please see the Recycling Guidelines insert on how to dispose of:
   
   • White Goods (i.e. Refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.)
   • Tires and paint- is NOT accepted at the transfer station and will not be picked-up.
   • Masonry and Construction Material (i.e. concrete, asphalt, bricks, sheetrock, pavers, shingles, dirt, etc.)— are NOT accepted at the transfer station and will not be picked-up.

Recycling:Remember, Recycling is Mandatory!!

1. Do NOT place garbage in the blue recyclable containers. Blue containers are for recyclables only.
2. Do NOT rake leaves into the roadway.
3. Do NOT place recyclables in your garbage.  Garbage cans will be randomly inspected for recyclable material, if recyclables are found in your garbage, it will be tagged with a notice and left at curb until all recyclables (i.e. bottles, cans, plastics, cardboard, etc.) are removed. Your re-bagged garbage will be collected on the next regular scheduled collection day.
4. All Commercial establishments which prepare food for consumption are required to recycle all used cooking oil. The City will NOT collect it at curbside or accept it at Public Works. Establishments may obtain a list of approved recyclers from the Recycling Office.

HOLIDAY REMINDER: WRAPPING PAPER, GIFT TISSUE PAPER, GIFT BOXES AND CARDBOARD BACKING FROM TOY PACKAGING ARE RECYCLABLE!! DO NOT PLACE IT IN YOUR GABAGE IT. RECYCLE IT IN YOUR PAPER BIN ON WEDNESDAY, JANAURY 4, 2012.