Private scavengers collect garbage and rubbish. Residents must contract with a disposal company that picks up garbage on a weekly basis. The State Public Utilities Commission establishes rates.
To report problems with garbage collection, call South Orange Disposal at 762-3880
CONTAINER DAYS
One Saturday in the months of April, May, June, July, Aug. and Sept.
The 2008 Container Days are: April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, Aug. 23 and Sept. 27.
Residents may discard unwanted household items at the DPW Yard at 300 Walton Avenue. Special disposal containers will be provided. Container Days are limited to residents of South Orange only. Two forms of ID are required for proof. No commercial vehicles are permitted. For information call (973) 378- 7741.
Permissible Disposals
Furniture or mattresses, appliances, branches under four inches in diameter, metal items, toys, small household items, tools, strollers, and playpens. Note: metals and appliances must be separated from other household items.
Non-Permissible Disposals
Paint cans* (empty or not), propane bottles*, any hazardous chemicals or their containers, construction materials, grass clippings, household garbage, car/truck parts, batteries of any size*, stumps, root sections, branches measuring more than four inches in diameter, and railroad ties. DPW staff will prohibit other items as necessary.
See exceptions/notes above
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