Services are restricted to residents of Perth Amboy only.
Please call for the curbside collection schedule.
www.ci.perthamboy.nj.us/(732) 826-2010
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
1 Collection day for all recyclables. EVERY WEDNESDAY! No more sorting!
Place all listed recycling materials at curbside on Tuesday night for next day pick-up
-All garbage is to be placed inside a garbage container no larger than 32 gallons.
-No bags should ever be set out at the curb on the ground. Summons will be issued.
-Cans when full should not weight more than 50 pounds.
Please call or visit website for more information.
Please Rinse All Containers, Remove caps and Flatten All Boxes to conserve space.
Material | Residential | Business | Note |
#1 Plastic Beverage Bottles | pickup |
none |
Please rinse containers and discard caps. |
#1 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
none |
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#1 Plastic Non-Beverage Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#1 Plastic Trays | pickup |
none |
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#1 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
Please make sure containers are clean of all food debris. |
#2 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#2 Plastic Caps | pickup |
none |
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#2 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
none |
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#2 Plastic Jugs - Clear | pickup |
none |
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#2 Plastic Jugs - Colored | pickup |
none |
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#2 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
Please make sure containers are clean of all food debris. |
#3 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#3 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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#4 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#4 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
Please make sure containers are clean of all food debris. |
#5 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#5 Plastic Caps | pickup |
none |
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#5 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
none |
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#5 Plastic Cups | pickup |
none |
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#5 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
Please make sure containers are clean of all food debris. |
#6 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
|
#6 Plastic Cups | pickup |
none |
|
#6 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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#7 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#7 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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Alkaline Batteries | pickup |
none |
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Aluminum Beverage Cans | pickup |
none |
Please rinse out. |
Aluminum Food Cans | pickup |
none |
Please make sure containers are clean of all food debris. |
Aluminum Lids | pickup |
none |
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Blue Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
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Blue Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
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Blueprints | pickup |
none |
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Booklets | pickup |
none |
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Brochures | pickup |
none |
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Brown Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
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Brown Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
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Cardstock | pickup |
none |
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Catalogs | pickup |
none |
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Chipboard | pickup |
none |
Flatten and tie in bundles with twine only, no larger than 18 inches |
Clear Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
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Clear Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
Please rinse containers and discard caps and lids. |
Construction Paper | pickup |
none |
|
Corrugated Cardboard | pickup |
none |
Flatten and tie in bundles with twine only, no larger than 18 inches |
Envelopes | pickup |
none |
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Gift Boxes | pickup |
none |
Please flatten boxes to conserve space. |
Glassine | pickup |
none |
|
Green Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
Please rinse containers and discard caps and lids. |
Green Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
Please rinse containers and discard caps and lids. |
Greeting Cards | pickup |
none |
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Kraft Paper | pickup |
none |
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Lithium-ion Batteries | pickup |
none |
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Magazines | pickup |
none |
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pickup |
none |
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Manila Folders | pickup |
none |
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Metal Paint Cans | pickup |
none |
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Mixed Paper | pickup |
none |
This site accepts unwanted mail and envelopes. Place loose in blue rectangular container. |
Motor Oil | pickup |
none |
Please Drain into a clean container with a sealable lid and label it Motor Oil. Do Not mix with water, gasoline or other automotive products. |
Motor Oil Containers | pickup |
none |
|
Newspaper | pickup |
none |
Please Tie in 18 inch bundles with twine and place next to bin. Please do Not put any newspaper in blue rectangular recycling container. |
Newspaper Inserts | pickup |
none |
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Office Paper | pickup |
none |
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Paper Bags | pickup |
none |
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Paper Egg Cartons | pickup |
none |
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Paper Labels | pickup |
none |
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Paper Sleeves | pickup |
none |
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Paper Tubes | pickup |
none |
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Paperback Books | pickup |
none |
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Paperboard | pickup |
none |
Please flatten boxes to conserve space. |
Pesticide Containers | pickup |
none |
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Phone Books | pickup |
none |
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Shredded Paper | pickup |
none |
Please put shredded paper in a paper bag and fold the top down. |
Steel Cans | pickup |
none |
Please rinse containers and discard caps and lids. |
Steel Lids | pickup |
none |
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Window Envelopes | pickup |
none |
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