Recycling
*Recycling - If not picked up please call the MCIA recycling hotline @ 1.800.488.6242. Thank you*
Reminder: Please help us make our recycling efforts more effective by not placing your recycling in plastic bags of any kind.
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Questions and Information:
♻️ South Amboy’s New ASL Recycling Carts:
What is changing with ASL service?
Nothing but your bin! Everything else remains the same! Your schedule remains the same, accepted items remains the same, single-stream recycling remains in place, the company that picks up remains the same. The ONLY change for residents is that we are going from small bins to 1 large cart.
Recycling remains SINGLE STREAM! All recyclables are mixed together in the cart: cans, bottles, certain plastics, paper & cardboard.
Key Benefits:
- Larger Capacity: Holds more recyclables.
- Durability: Designed for long-term use with secure lids to keep material dry and animals out.
- Ease of Use: Wheeled for easy movement.
- Cleaner Streets: Fewer spills during collection.
When Will You Receive Your Cart?
- Carts will be delivered to all residential addresses starting tentatively after July 12th.
- You do not need to be home to receive your cart.
How to Use the Cart:
- Place the cart with the handle facing your house and lid closed.
- Keep 4 feet of space between your cart and any obstacles (cars, mailboxes, trees).
- Set out your cart the night before your scheduled recycling day.
What Can I Put In?
✅ Recyclables Accepted:
• Clean paper, cardboard
• Plastic bottles and certain plastics
• Aluminum and steel cans
• Glass jars and bottles
❌ Not Accepted:
• Plastic bags
• Styrofoam
• Food waste
• Electronics
• Yard waste
DO YOU KNOW WHAT GOES IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN?
Who?
South Amboy residents who currently receive curbside recycling pickup from the MCIA
What?
One (1) NEW 95-gallon rolling cart per home – no need to be home.
Each cart will have a serial number that corresponds to their address.
Where?
Carts will be delivered to your home before July 25, 2025 (cannot be used until 8/1)
When?
ASL Service begins on August 1, 2025
Why?
The MCIA has switched to side-loader service for bi-weekly curbside recycling pickup. The larger containers help prevent litter from blowing into the streets and yards and streamline curbside pickup.
How?
Carts must be 4 feet from any object in the street
Schedules?
Your recycling schedule is NOT changing!
You can keep your old bins for house/yard use OR place them in your new cart to be recycled