Recycling

Recycling Program

The City Recycling Drop-off Center, 850 Jacksonville Rd., accepts recyclables scrap metal , and appliances without freon (NO- AC units, refrigerators , or freezers) (see: Recycling: What Gets Collected).

The City Recycling Drop-Off Center does not accepts:
  • Building materials
  • Concrete
  • Demolition materials
  • Lumber
  • Furniture
  • Asbestos
  • Household bagged trash

These items should be taken to the Burlington County landfill, or disposed in a dumpster at your own expense.

Every other Friday, our curbside recyclables are collected by Burlington County. As of September 2014, Single-stream recycling began for those neighborhoods that could accommodate larger, blue carts.

Recyclables need to be at the curb by 6:00 am.
For general recycling information, please call 609-386-0754

Recycling: What gets collected?

Materials collected at curbside or at municipal drop-off :
Materials Preperation
Paper Paper-bag it or tie in bundles
Cardboard Tie in bundles
Office Paper Paper-bag it or tie in bundles
Magazines Paper-bag it or tie in bundles
Aluminum Cans Do not crush, place in recycling bucket
Steel Cans Do not crush, place in recycling bucket
Aerosol Cans Must Be Empty
Glass Containers Rinsed, do not break
Plastic Bottles 1 & 2 Crushed, No lids
Other Recyclables:
Materials Preperation
Scrap Metals/Appliances Burlington County Landfill (below)
Batteries See Here
Tires See Here
Household Hazardous Waste See Here
Other Hazardous Waste See Here

Pick up will be rejected if ANY unrecyclable item is found in the cart.
WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT!

Visit Burlington County Recycling for more info

Recycling Carts

If you are in need of a recycling bin, please contact the Public Works Garage at 609-386-0754, option 3.

Each property has been assigned a recycling cart. These carts are City property and stay with the property.

Additional carts available at the cost of $85.00. Pre-paid carts will be delivered to you by DPW.

Contact Information

Public Works
325 E Federal street
Burlington NJ 08016

Tel: 609-386-0754
Fax: 609-387-8547
Email: Publicworks@burlingtonnj.us
Hours:
Monday - Friday (7:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Seasonal Hours: Memorial Day - Labor Day (6:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Recycling Yard
850 Jacksonville Road
Burlington NJ 08016

Hours:
Wednesday & Saturday (7:30 am - 2:30 pm)
Burlington County Resource
Recovery Complex Landfill

22000 Burlington Columbus Rd,
Columbus, NJ 08022

Tel: 609-499-5300
Landfill Site
Hours:
Monday – Friday (7:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Saturday (7:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Burlington County OTC Recycling Hotline:

For Collection “Misses” or Complaints
Tel:: 609-267-6889
Email: recycling@otcbc.org

For General Questions:

Burlington County Office of Waste Management
PO Box 429
Columbus NJ 08022

Tel: 609-499-1001
Fax: 609-499-5212
Email: recycle@co.burlington.nj.us

Scalehouse
All residents follow signs to scalehouse, to be direction to:

Convenience Center
Small car & truck loads, manually off-load into containers

Bulky Waste Area
Segregated loads of:
  • Scrap Metal (white goods)
  • Wood waste
  • Tires (car & truck up to 100 lbs)

Hazardous Waste Facility
Household hazardous wastes accepted by appointment only
Tel: 609-499-5200

Public Works

Committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Division of Water Utility

Plays a crucial role in ensuring that residents of Burlington City have access to clea, safe and healthy drinking water.

Division of Sewer & Drainage Utility

Maintains public health and environmental safety by effectively managing wastewater and drainage within the City of Burlington.

Division of Buildings, Grounds & Fleet Management

Responsible for maintaining all City-owned buildings and many City-owned properties.

Trash Collection/Other Services

Trash collection information and schedule, snow removal services, brush removal information.

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