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1987 Recycling Plan

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Municipal Summaries

The following is detailed summary of each municipal recycling program including the recycling strategy for each designated recyclable material and other information that is required by the plan.

Please note that markets for institutional and commercially generated corrugated and high grade paper have not been identified. This aspect of the recycling plan has, for the most part, not been developed. An updated summary containing this information will be sent to the Office of Recycling when theses programs have been implemented and markets have been identified by each municipality for these materials.

Municipality: Bloomingdale
Population: 7687
Phone #: 838-7164
Recycling Coordinator: Howard Bock, Chairman Environmental Commission

Solid Waste Generation Rates/Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
3,745 tons 634 tons 16.9%

Tonnage necessary for:
15% - 561
25% - 936

Collection program status: Bloomingdale currently has a recycling center for newspaper. Bloomingdale plans to expand this facility to accommodate additional materials designated in the recycling plan.

Residential Sector: Residents will deliver designated materials to the Bloomingdale recycling center.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. Damato
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: To be developed.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement f the recycling ordinance will be determined upon implementation of the recycling program and adoption of required ordinances and will include the municipal agency selected to be responsible for enforcement actions.

Current Collection Programs, Drop-off: Bloomingdale has a 24 hour drop-off center for newspaper located at 15 Hamburg Turnpike.

Leaf Composting Facility: Facility Permit Number: 1601B Operating Capacity: 660 tons

The operating capacity of the Bloomingdale composting facility is equal to at least 100% of the leaves collected in the municipality.

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Municipality: Clifton
Population: 74,388
Recycling Coordinator: Irene Johnson
(973)470-5798

Solid Waste Generation Rates/ Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
63,012 tons 6,806 tons 10.8%

Tonnage necessary for :
15% - 9,451.8 tons
25% - 15,753 tons

Collection Program Status: Clifton currently utilizes a number of recycling sites that are run by volunteer organizations for the collection of newspaper and aluminum cans. Clifton will construct a recycling facility or improve an existing recycling facility to accommodate glass and cans.

Residential Sector: Residents will deliver designated materials to the Clifton recycling center.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. Zozzaro
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: To be developed.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement of the recycling ordinance will be determined upon implementation of the recycling program and adoption of required ordinances and will include the municipal agency selected to be responsible for enforcement actions.

Current Collection Programs, Drop-off:

  1. Approximately ten (10) volunteer organizations conduct recycling drives.
  2. The Clifton Adult Opportunity operates a recycling center for newspaper and aluminum cans.
  3. Zozzaro Bros. Inc., operates a buy-back center for newspaper, corrugated, high grade paper and aluminum cans.

Leaf Composting Facility: Facility Permit Number: 02564 Operating Capacity: 2245 tons

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Municipality: Haledon
Population: 6607
Recycling Coordinator: Lucille Ruocco, Councilwoman Phone#: 595-7766

Solid Waste Generation Rates/Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
4,670 tons 539.1 tons 10.3%

Tonnage necessary for:
15% - 700 tons
25% - 1,167 tons

Collection Strategy for Designated Materials:

Residential: Haledon will continue to utilize a municipal collection crew to conduct a curbside collection of newspaper, glass and cans. In addition a municipal recycling center has recently been developed and accepts color mixed glass and aluminum cans and newspaper.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. Damato/ Lobasco
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: Commercial businesses and institutions will deliver source separated materials to the Haledon recycling center. Businesses and institutions can also arrange for private recycling services.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement of the recycling ordinance will be determined upon implementation of the recycling program and adoption of required ordinances and will include the municipal agency selected to be responsible for enforcement actions.

Current Collection Programs: Haledon currently has a once per month curbside collection of newspaper, glass and aluminum cans and a recycling center that accepts the same materials.

Leaf Composting Facility: Facility Permit Number: PP Operating Capacity:

On October 7, 1987 the Passaic County Freeholders authorized the lease of a tract of County-owned property to Haledon for use as a leaf composting facility. The property is known a Lot 12, Block 2 and 3 in the Borough of Haledon. The County will hold the permit for the facility and Haledon will provide the equipment and labor necessary to compost leaves.

The operating capacity of the Haledon leaf composting facility will be equal to at least 100% of the leaves collected in the municipality.

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Municipality: Hawthorne
Population: 18,200
Recycling Coordinator: Martin Reisinger
Phone #: 427-5330

Solid Waste Generation Rates/Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
13,960 tons 382 tons 2.7%

Tonnage necessary for:
15% - 2,094 tons
25% - 3,490 tons

Collection Strategy for Designated Materials:

Residential: Hawthorne will utilize Straight and Narrow to conduct a curbside collection of newspaper, glass and cans. Collected materials will be delivered directly to the Hawthorne recycling center. Hawthorne is also planning to construct a recycling center to accept newspaper, glass and aluminum cans, corrugated and high paper.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. Lobasco
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: To be developed.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement of the recycling ordinance will be determined upon implementation of the recycling program and adoption of required ordinances and will include the municipal agency selected to be responsible for enforcement actions.

Collection Programs, Drop-off: Hawthorne is currently developing plans for a multi-material recycling center.

Leaf Composting Facility: Facility Permit Number: Permit Pending Operating Capacity:

Hawthorne has a composting facility that has been operating for approximately 30 years. Hawthorne has applied for a compost site permit but has been denied because of problems related to the site is being located in a delineated flood area. Hawthorne is actively working towards solving this problem and will most likely have a permit in 1987.

The operating capacity of the Hawthorne composting facility will be equal to 100% of the leaves collected in the municipality.

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Municipality: Little Falls
Population: 11,496
Recycling Coordinator: Joan Skal
Phone #: 256-0170

Solid Waste generation Rates/ Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
12,386 tons 1,019 tons 7.9%

Tonnage necessary for:
15% - 1,925 tons
25% - 3,209 tons

Collection Strategy for Designated Materials:

Residential: Hawthorne will utilize Straight and Narrow to conduct a curbside collection of newspaper, glass and cans. Collected materials will be delivered directly to the Hawthorne recycling center. Hawthorne is also planning to construct a recycling center to accept newspaper, glass and aluminum cans, corrugated and high paper.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. GSP
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. Pace Glass
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: To be developed.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement of the recycling ordinance will be determined upon implementation of the recycling program and adoption of required ordinances and will include the municipal agency selected to be responsible for enforcement actions.

Current Collection Programs, Drop-Off:

Municipal drop-off center for color separated glass. Garden State paper buy-back center for newspaper.

Leaf Composting Facility: Facility Permit Number: PP Operating Capacity:

Little Falls is investigating the feasibility of developing a composting facility within municipal borders. The operating capacity of the proposed facility will be equal to at least 100% of the leaves collected by the municipality.

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Municipality: North Haledon
Population: 8177
Recycling Coordinator: Paul Lynch
Phone #: 469-5900

Solid Waste Generation Rates/Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
6,235 tons 633.8 tons 10.1%

Tonnage necessary for:
15% - 935 tons
25% - 1558 tons

Collection Strategy for Designated Materials:

Residential: North Haledon will construct a recycling center to accept all designated materials. In addition North Haledon will utilize Straight and Narrow to conduct a curbside collection of newspaper, glass and cans. Collected materials will be delivered directly to the North Haledon recycling center.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. Lobosco
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: To be developed.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement of the recycling ordinance will be determined upon implementation of the recycling program and adoption of required ordinances and will include the municipal agency selected to be responsible for enforcement actions.

Current Collection Programs, Drop-Off: North Haledon is currently planning to develop a multi-material recycling center. Currently the American Legion operates a 24 hour drop-off center for newspaper.

Leaf Composting Facility: Facility Permit Number: 1606B Operating Capacity: 796 tons

The operating facility of the North Haledon composting facility is equal to at least 100% of the leaves collected in the municipality.

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Municipality: Passaic
Population: 52,463
Recycling Coordinator: Donna Miller
Phone #: 365-5636

Solid Waste Generation Rates/Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
43,439 tons 570 tons 1.3%

Tonnage necessary for:
15% - 6,515.9 tons
25% - 10,859.7 tons

Collection Strategy for Designated Materials:

Residential: Passaic will utilize municipal collection crews to conduct a curbside collection of newspaper, glass and cans. Collected materials will be delivered directly to the Passaic Recycling Center.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. Zozzaro
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: To be developed.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement of the recycling ordinance will be determined upon implementation of the recoiling program and adoption of required ordinances and will include the municipal agency selected to be responsible for enforcement actions.

Leaf Composting Facility: Facility Permit Number: PP Operating Capacity:

The contract hauler for the City of Passaic collects leaves from the municipality and deposits them at an out-of-district composting facility.

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Municipality: Paterson
Population: 137,970
Recycling Coordinator: Jerry Bello
Phone #: 881-3424
Grants Coordinator: Nick Gresko
Recycling Educator: Nadine Mariconda

Solid Waste Generation Rates/Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
120,650 tons 6,430.8 tons 5.3%

Tonnage necessary for:
15% - 18,097 tons
25% - 30162 tons

Collection Strategy for Designated Materials:

Residential: Paterson will utilize municipal collection crews to conduct a curbside collection of newspaper, glass and cans. Collected materials will be delivered directly to a recycling center designated by Paterson.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. Damato/ Lobasco
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: To be developed.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement of the recycling ordinance will be determined upon implementation of the recycling program and adoption of required ordinances and will include the municipal agency selected to be responsible for enforcement actions.

Leaf Composting Facility: Facility Permit Number: PP Operating Capacity: N/A

Paterson is currently investigating the development of a composting facility within municipal borders. The operating capacity of the facility will be equal to at least 100% of the leaves collected in the municipality.

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Municipality: Pompton Lakes
Population: 10,660
Recycling Coordinator: Donald Krom, Borough Administrator
Phone #: 835-0143

Solid Waste Generation Rates/Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
7,850 tons 1,137.7 tons 14.5%

Tonnage necessary for:
15% - 1,177.5 tons
25% - 1,962.5 tons

Collection Strategy for Designated Materials:

Residential: Pompton Lakes will utilize municipal collection crews to conduct a curbside collection of newspaper, glass, and cans. Collected materials will be delivered to a recycling center designated by Pompton Lakes.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. Zozzaro
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: To be developed.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement of the recycling ordinance will be determined upon implementation of the recycling program and adoption of required ordinances and will include the municipal agency selected to be responsible for enforcement actions.

Leaf Composting Facility: Facility Permit Number: PP Operating Capacity:

Pompton Lakes is currently negotiating with a private corporation, located within municipal borders, for the use of a certain area of their property as a composting facility. The operating capacity of the facility will be equal to at least 100% of the leaves collected in the municipality.

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Municipality: Prospect Park
Population: 5142
Recycling Coordinator: Al Marchitto, Councilman
Phone #: 790-7903

Solid Waste Generation Rates/Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
2,803 tons 159.5 tons 5.6%

Tonnage necessary for:
15% - 420 tons
25% - 700 tons

Collection Strategy for Designated Materials:

Residential: Prospect Park will utilize Straight and Narrow to conduct a curbside collection of newspaper, glass and cans. Collected materials will be delivered directly to a recycling center designated by Prospect Park.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. Zozzaro
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: To be developed.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement of the recycling ordinance will be determined upon implementation of the recycling program and adoption of required ordinances and will include the municipal agency selected to be responsible for enforcement actions.

Leaf Composting Facility: Facility Permit Number: 1610A Operating Capacity: 91 tons

The operating capacity of the Prospect Park composting facility is equal to at least 100% of the leaves collected in the municipality.

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Municipality: Ringwood
Population: 12,625
Recycling Coordinator: Harold McDowell, Director, Public Works
Phone #: 962-7626

Solid Waste Generation Rates/Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
6,587 tons 619.7 tons 9.4%

Tonnage necessary for:
15% - 988 tons
25% - 1,646 tons

Collection Strategy for Designated Materials:

Residential: Ringwood will utilize Straight and Narrow to conduct a curbside collection of newspaper, glass and cans. Collected materials will be delivered directly to the Ringwood recycling center.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. Zozzaro
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: To be developed.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement of the recycling ordinance will be determined upon implementation of the recycling program and adoption of required ordinances and will include the municipal agency selected to be responsible for enforcement actions.

Current Collection Programs, Drop-off: Ringwood currently maintains a recycling center for newspaper, color separated glass and aluminum cans.

Leaf Composting Facility: Facility Permit Number: 1611F Operating Capacity: 454 tons

The operating capacity of the Ringwood composting facility is equal to at least 100% of the leaves collected in the municipality.

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Municipality: Totowa
Population: 11,448
Recycling Coordinator: Allen DelVecchio, Fire Official
Phone #: 956-0390

Solid Waste Generation Rates/Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
7,926 tons 302 tons 3.8%

Tonnage necessary for:
15% - 1,188 tons
25% - 1981 tons

Collection Strategy for Designated Materials:

Residential: Totowa will utilize the Volunteer Fire Department to conduct a curbside collection of newspaper, glass and cans. Collected materials will be delivered directly to market or to the Totowa recycling center.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. Zozzaro
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. Pace Glass
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. Zozzaro

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: To be developed.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement of the recycling ordinance will be determined upon implementation of the recycling program and adoption of required ordinances and will include the municipal agency selected to be responsible for enforcement actions.

Collection Programs, Drop-off: The Totowa Volunteer Fire Department currently operates a municipal recycling center that accepts newspaper, glass and aluminum cans.

Leaf Composting Facility: Facility Permit Number: PP Operating Capacity:

Totowa is currently investigating the development of a composting facility within municipal borders. The operating capacity of the facility will be equal to at least 100% of the leaves collected in the municipality.

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Municipality: Wanaque
Population: 10,025
Recycling Coordinator: Gerald Todd, Councilman
Phone #: 839-3000

Solid Waste Generation Rates/Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
8,303 tons 285.7 tons 3.4%

Tonnage necessary for:
15% - 1,245 tons
25% - 2,075 tons

Collection Strategy for Designated Materials:

Residential: Wanaque will utilize Straight and Narrow to conduct a curbside collection of newspaper, glass and cans. Collected materials will be delivered directly to the Wanaque recycling center.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. GSP
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. Pace Glass
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. Zozzaro

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: To be developed.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement of the recycling ordinance will be determined upon implementation of the recycling program and adoption of required ordinances and will include the municipal agency selected to be responsible for enforcement actions.

Current Collection Programs, Drop-off: Wanaque operates a recycling center that accepts newspaper, glass and aluminum cans.

Leaf Composting Facility: Facility Permit Number: 1613B Operating Capacity: 180.20 tons.

The operating capacity of the Wanaque composting facility is equal to at least 100% of the leaves collected in the municipality.

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Municipality: Wayne
Population: 46,474
Recycling Coordinator: MaryAnn Orapello

Solid Waste Generation Rates/Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
49.527 tons 2,816 tons 5.6%

Tonnage necessary for:
15% - 7,429 tons
25% - 12,381 tons

Collection Strategy for Designated Materials:

Residential: Wayne will utilize Straight and Narrow to conduct a curbside collection of newspaper, glass and cans. Collected Materials will be delivered directly to the Wayne recycling center.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. Zozzaro
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. Pace Glass
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. Zozzaro

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: To be developed.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement of the recycling ordinance will be determined upon implementation of the recycling program and adoption of required ordinances and will include the municipal agency selected to be responsible for enforcement actions.

Existing Collection Programs, Drop-off: Approximately 10 different volunteer organizations conduct recycling drives for newspaper. Wayne also operates a recycling center for color separated glass.

Leaf Composting Facility: Facility Permit Number: 1613B Operating Capacity: 1946 tons

The operating capacity of the Wayne composting facility is equal to at least 100% of the leaves collected in the municipality.

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Municipality: West Milford
Population: 22,750
Recycling Coordinator: Cathy Powell
Phone: 728-2724

Solid Waste Generation Rates/Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
14,476 tons 1,966.5 tons 13.5%

Tonnage necessary for:
15% - 2,171 tons
25% - 3,619 tons

Collection Strategy for Designated Materials:

Residential: West Milford will utilize a private waste hauler to conduct a curbside collection of newspaper, glass and cans. Collected materials will be delivered directly to market or the West Milford recycling center.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. Zozzaro
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. Pace Glass
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. Zozzaro

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: To be developed.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Current Collection Programs, Drop-off: West Milford currently maintains two recycling centers that accept mixed paper, color separated glass and aluminum cans.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement of the recycling ordinance is currently done by the recycling coordinator. Garbage bags are inspected for the presence of recyclables. If a violation is found warnings and summonses are issued.

Leaf Composting Facility: Facility Permit Number: 1615A Operating Capacity: 1,049 tons

The operating capacity of the West Milford composting facility is equal to at least 100% of the leaves collected in the municipality.

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Municipality: West Paterson
Population: 11,293
Recycling Coordinator: Al Reda
Phone: 345-8100

Solid Waste Generation Rates/Recycling Rates

1986 Type 10
Solid Waste
Materials
Recycled
Recycling
Rate
6,532 tons 811 tons 12.4%

Tonnage necessary for:
15% - 979 tons
25% - 1,633 tons

Collection Strategy for Designated Materials:

Residential: West Paterson will utilize municipal collection crews to conduct a curbside collection of newspaper, glass and cans. Collected materials will be delivered directly to the West Paterson recycling center.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Newspaper Muni. Ctr. Zozzaro
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Commercial/Institutional Sector/: To be developed.

Designated
Material
Collection
Strategy
Market
Corrugated Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
High Grade Paper Muni. Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Glass Containers Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.
Aluminum Cans Muni Ctr. To Be Dev'p.

Recycling Ordinance Enforcement: Enforcement of the recycling ordinance will be determined upon implementation of the recycling program and adoption of required ordinances and will include the municipal agency selected to be responsible for enforcement actions.

Leaf Composting Facility:Facility Permit Number: PP Operating Capacity:

West Paterson is currently is investigating the feasibility of establishing a composting facility within the municipality. The operating capacity of the facility will be equal to at least 100% of the leaves collected in the municipality.

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