Public Works
HOUSEHOLD TRASH GUIDELINES
AUTOMATED TRASH COLLECTION
Place your cart out for collection after 4:00PM the day before and by
6:00AM the day of your scheduled service. The handle of the cart
MUST face your home and the white arrows on the side
of the cart MUST point towards the street. The
container must have a 4-foot clearance around it to be picked up in a
safe and proper manner. The truck driver will pick up only the cart.
DO NOT PLACE THE CART NEAR RECYCLABLES,
MAILBOXES, PARKED CARS, UTILITY POLES, TREES/BRUSH OR OTHER ITEMS THAT
PREVENT CLEAR ACCESS TO THE CART.
Your collection cart is for the disposal of only regular household
trash. Please seal food waste in plastic bags to help prevent odors
and insect pests. Pet owners should double seal animal waste and cat
litter in plastic bags.
(A) BULK PICK UP
This pick up is done once (1) a month. Bulk trash will be picked up on
the third (3rd) full workweek of every month on your scheduled trash
day. (The first full week is the week that includes a Monday.) Bulk
trash is furniture, mattresses, carpet etc.
2005 DATES: (JAN. 17-21, FEB.
21-25, MAR. 21-25, APRIL 18-22, MAY 16-20, JUNE 20-24, JULY 18-22,
AUGUST 15-19, SEPT. 19-23, OCT. 17-21, NOV. 21-25, DEC. 19-23,
2005)
(B) CART CARE
Regular trash cans cannot be used with this new system. The cart that
is issued is the only container that may be used for household waste.
The container is designed to hold one week's worth of trash from a
family of six who actively recycle. The cart is the property of
Voorhees Township and all carts will have a serial number registered
by address. The home owner is responsible for the cart. If you move
the cart must stay. If you need a replacement cart or additional cart
call the Public Works Department.
(C) INCLEMENT WEATHER
During heavy snowfalls necessitating snowplowing, your cart should be
placed behind the curb, but not in the street, with the arrows facing
the street. The edge of your driveway apron, facing the street, might
be a preferable location.
(D) LEAF COLLECTION
During the spring and fall leaf collection, place your cart on a flat
surface behind your row of leaves.