For Immediate Release
CITY OF NEWARK ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR BULK TRASH PICK-UPS Residents urged to take note of municipal pick-up schedules
Newark, NJ R11; January 10, 2012 R11; Mayor Cory A. Booker and Director of Neighborhood and Recreational Services Tharien Karim Arnold announced today the schedule for bulk trash pick-ups in Newark for 2012.
R20;Our trash and bulk pick-up programs are important in keeping our CityR17;s environment clean and our citizens safe from the many hazards and health dangers created by uncollected garbage,R21; Mayor Booker said. R20;I urge all Newark residents to support our recycling and bulk pick-up programs and take advantage of the dates on which they take place. Help keep Newark clean!R21;
Neighborhoods that have their garbage picked up on Mondays and Thursdays (Zone A) will have their bulk trash picked up on the first Wednesday of the month, except in July, when the Independence Day holiday (July 4) falls on the monthR17;s first Wednesday. In July, bulk trash will be removed on Wednesday, July 18. All Yard waste will be picked up on the third Wednesday of the month.
Neighborhoods that have their garbage picked up on Tuesdays and Fridays (Zone B) will have their bulk trash picked up on the second Wednesday of the month. Yard waste will be picked up on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Putting out bulk trash on the wrong day can result in a fine.
Zone A R11; Trash Collected Mondays and Thursdays.
Bulk collection dates (First Wednesday of the Month):
February 1
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
July 18
August 1
September 5
October 3
November 7
December 5
Zone A ; Trash Collected Mondays and Thursdays.
Yard Waste Collection dates (Third Wednesday of the Month):
January 18
February 15
March 21
April 18
May 16
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 19
October 17
November 21
December 19
Zone B ; Trash Collected Tuesdays and Fridays.
Bulk Collection dates (Second Wednesday of the Month):
January 11
February 8
March 14
April 11
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12
Zone B ; Trash Collected Tuesdays and Fridays.
Yard Waste Collection dates (Second Wednesday of the Month):
January 25
February 22
March 28
April 25
May 23
June 27
July 25
August 22
September 26
October 24
November 28
No December pick-up
Bulk trash consists of oversized items, such as furniture, which is too large for regular trash. Absolutely no renovation or construction debris will be collected.
Call (973) 733-4311 or (877) 270-3520 to schedule an appointment for appliance collection, such as discarded refrigerators, air conditioners, and other large appliances, including television sets.
Director Arnold reminded residents, R20;Please place your bulk trash out the night before or before 6 a.m. the day of pick-up.R21;
For more information on refuse collection, street-sweeping, recycling, bulk pick-up, and sanitation code enforcement issues, or any other municipal program or policy, please contact the Non-Emergency Call Center at (973) 733-4311.
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About the City of Newark, New Jersey
Newark, commonly referred to as Brick City, is the third oldest city in the United States and the largest in New Jersey, with a population of more than 280,000 people. Newark sits on one of the nationR17;s largest transportation super-structures including an international airport, major commuter and freight rail lines, major highway intersections and the busiest seaport on the east coast.
With a new Administration as of July 2006, Newark continues to see signs of a strong revival. Its population showed growth in the most recent census. Its six major colleges and universities are further expanding their presence. The rate of production of affordable housing has doubled, and new businesses are moving in. There is still much work to be done but Newark is on its way to achieving its mission: to set a national standard for urban transformation.
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