Recycling Drop-Off Locations In New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a variety of options for residents to recycle their waste. The city offers curbside recycling collection, with residents able to choose their own recycling containers and place them out the night before collection day. The city also provides recycling carts to residents, with one trash cart and one recycling cart provided per address at no additional charge.

There are also specific guidelines for different materials, such as glass bottles, plastic containers, cardboard, and electronic devices. Additionally, New Brunswick has a number of recycling programs, such as the Beverage Containers Act, which encourages the reuse and recycling of containers, and the Used Oil Regulation, which ensures that used oil is collected for recycling.

Curbside recycling containers and guidelines

In New Brunswick, New Jersey, the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) provides recycling containers that can be picked up at DPW at 400 Jersey Avenue. These containers are to be used only for the specified recyclable materials indicated; if trash is placed in the recycling container, it will not be collected.

In North Brunswick Township, New Jersey, each resident must purchase their own recycling container, which can be any color and must not be more than 32 gallons in size or weigh over 50 pounds. Residents can use any style of container, including old garbage cans, for recyclables.

In Brunswick, Ohio, the City provides one trash cart and one recycle cart per address at no additional charge. Up to two additional trash/recycle carts can be obtained for a one-time fee of $55 each. All carts remain the property of the City of Brunswick and are not to be removed from the premises even if the resident moves.

Recyclables must be placed loose inside the provided recycle cart (blue lid). Boxes should be broken down or cut into pieces that fit inside the cart with the lid down. All recycle materials must be loose in the cart. No recyclables are to be placed outside of the City-provided carts.

The following is a list of acceptable recycle materials:

• Aluminum and steel cans
• Plastic bottles and jugs
• Glass bottles and jars
• Cardboard, cartons
• Office paper (un-shredded), envelopes, and junk mail
• Paperboard (like cereal boxes)
• Telephone books and catalogs

Recycling centres and redemption centres

Recycling centres in New Brunswick offer a sustainable and environmentally responsible way of managing waste materials. Recycle NB, for example, has a network of over 60 recycling locations across the province.

There are several recycling centres in New Brunswick that accept a wide range of materials, including:

• Used oil, oil filters, oil containers, glycol, and glycol containers
• Electronics
• Packaging and paper products
• Beverage containers
• Tires
• Pharmaceutical products and medical sharps

Additionally, there are redemption centres in New Brunswick that are specifically designed for recycling certain materials. These centres often accept:

• Glass
• Flexible plastics
• White foam polystyrene
• Beverage container cardboard
• Plastic, glass, aluminium, steel, pouches, and refillables
• Paint
• Electronics

One example of a redemption centre in New Brunswick is Valley Redemption Centre Inc., which has one centre in Quispamsis and three centres in the Dieppe/Moncton area. These centres offer safe and convenient recycling services to residents in those areas.

It is important to note that some centres may have specific guidelines for dropping off recyclables, such as separating materials and sorting them by type. It is always a good idea to check with your local recycling or redemption centre to understand their specific requirements and accepted materials.

Bulk collection and pickup issues

In New Brunswick, New Jersey, residents can schedule a bulk pickup online. Bulk items include furniture, mattresses, and swing sets. There is a limit of five bulk pickup appointments per year for each address. Each residence is limited to 2 cubic yards of trash per pick-up.

To prepare for a bulk pickup, items should be placed at the curb or berm of the road. Items should be placed as close to the road as possible, with a clearance of at least 3 feet around the cart. Carts should be placed with handles facing the house and the serial numbers facing the street.

For bulk items that are not "white goods" (appliances) or predominantly metal, residents can schedule a curbside pickup by appointment. These items include wooden fencing, sheeted glass, and construction materials. Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic or placed in disposable plastic bags. Carpeting, sheet flooring, and similar materials must be in lengths not exceeding 4 feet and securely tied in bundles not exceeding 2 feet thick and/or 40 pounds in weight.

For metal items, residents can schedule a metal pickup, which occurs every Wednesday. Metal bed frames should be disassembled prior to pickup.

For construction materials that do not require a Township permit, residents should stack and securely tie the materials in bundles not exceeding 4 feet in length, 2 feet thick, and/or 40 pounds per bundle. Protruding nails or other sharp objects must be removed, and glass should be removed from window casings and packaged for disposal, free of sharp edges.

Concrete, asphalt, and brick are not collected by the Township DPW; residents must contact a private vendor for disposal.

Recycling hazardous materials

In New Brunswick, New Jersey, residents can recycle their hazardous waste by taking it to the Recycling Drop Off Center. The city also organises workshops to educate residents on how to recycle hazardous materials such as household hazardous waste, motor oil, cooking oil and grease, and tires.

In East Brunswick, New Jersey, residents can contact the Solid Waste & Recycling department via email for information on how to recycle hazardous materials.

In Brunswick, Ohio, residents can contact the Medina County Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center to dispose of their hazardous materials. The city also provides information on how to get rid of construction materials and hazardous waste and appliance collection.

In Saint John, New Brunswick, the Fundy Region HHW Depot at the Crane Mountain Landfill accepts hazardous waste free of charge. This includes items such as batteries, oil-based paint, motor oil, pesticides, poisons, drain cleaners, fuel, and bleach.

In the North West region of New Brunswick, the NWRSC installs a mobile drop-off unit in various municipalities located in its territory during the spring and fall. Residents can bring their household hazardous waste (HHW) to the drop-off location closest to their home and dispose of all toxic, explosive, flammable, and corrosive products free of charge.

Recycling and reusing construction materials

The construction industry is facing a number of challenges in its quest for circularity, including economic constraints, quality control, and the difficulty of recycling hazardous materials. However, there are multiple solutions for reusing and recycling construction materials.

One way to reduce waste is to design buildings with adaptability, disassembly, and reuse in mind. This can be achieved by using simple structural systems, standard-sized modular components, and durable materials that are worth recovering. In addition, using mechanical fasteners instead of sealants and adhesives can make the disassembly process easier.

Another strategy is to deconstruct buildings instead of demolishing them, which allows for the salvage of usable materials. Wood-framed buildings, for example, can be easily deconstructed, and the lumber can be reused for other projects. Specialty materials such as hardwood flooring, multi-paned windows, and unique fixtures can also have a high resale value.

There are also a number of ways to recycle specific construction materials:

• Concrete can be broken down and used as a base course for driveways and footpaths.
• Untreated timber can be used as firewood, mulched, or re-milled for construction.
• Asphalt paving can be crushed and recycled into new asphalt for roads.
• Metals such as steel, aluminum, and copper can be melted down and reformed into new products or sold for scrap.

There are also specialized marketplaces and platforms that facilitate the reuse and recycling of construction materials, such as Cycle Up in France, Restado in Germany, and Loopfront in Norway. These platforms connect supply and demand, making it easier for construction waste to be reused and recycled.

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