Trash Collection & Recycling
Trash collection and recycling rules are subject to the terms of the borough’s contract with the sanitation contractor and the recycling facility. Visit the borough website for the most current information, or contact the DPW with any questions. Presently:
• The cost of the collection of trash and recyclables is included in residents’ property taxes.
• Tipping fees (the amount charged at the transfer station per ton of garbage dumped) are not included in property taxes. This cost is paid through the sale of green bags and, as such, is a “user fee” controlled by each household through the amount of garbage generated.
Collection
• Household trash and recycling is picked up once a week; scheduled by residential voting district.
• Bins must be placed for “home side” pickup, i.e., adjacent to the garage or within 6 feet of the house.
• By NJ State law, recycling must be separated from trash.
• Only trash placed in tied green Mountain Lakes garbage bags will be collected.
• Green bags may be purchased at Borough Hall and some local businesses.
• Dual stream recycling requires the separation of mixed paper and comingled bottles and cans. Details of acceptable items are kept current on the borough website.
• No yard waste, leaves, or brush collection is provided.
Recycling Center
• Recycling areas for household recyclables and organic waste are clearly marked.
• Residents only (no contractors) may deposit organic waste in the form of leaves and brush (no grass clippings) in the designated areas. It is illegal to dump yard waste on borough property.
• Voluntary residential recycling is strongly encouraged for items that can be donated and reused.
Bulky Trash
• Any trash that cannot be placed inside a green Mountain Lakes trash bag for collection is considered ‘bulky’ trash.
• The borough holds two bulky trash collection programs each year (Friday and Saturday) in April and October. Dates, times, fees, and acceptable items are posted on the borough website.
• Bulky trash can be brought to the County Transfer Station on Edwards Road in Parsippany at any time.
Hazardous Waste
• Electronic waste, automotive batteries, used motor oil, and anti-freeze are accepted in designated areas at the Recycling Center.
• Small rechargeable batteries and cell phones are accepted in the DPW Office.
• Household alkaline batteries are not considered hazardous waste and should be thrown in the trash.
• All other household hazardous waste can be disposed of through the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority.