Public Works


AUTOMATED TRASH COLLECTION GUIDELINES


Please place your cart out for collection after 4:00 PM, the day before, and by 6:00 AM, 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 TRASH CART MUST HAVE A 4-FOOT CLEARANCE AROUND IT TO BE PICKED UP IN A SAFE AND PROPER MANNER. DO NOT PLACE THE CART NEAR RECYCLABLES, MAILBOXES, PARKED CARS, UTILITY POLES, TREES/BRUSH OR OTHER ITEMS THAT PREVENT CLEAR ACCESS TO THE CART. (REFER TO PHOTO ONPAGE 7 OF THE INFORMATION PAMPHLET.) The truck driver will pick up only the cart.


Where do I place my cart on collection day?

Upon delivery, your cart will be placed in the area of your weekly collection. Please refer to the Automated Trash Collection System Pamphlet that will come with your cart for areas not to place the cart.


Can the cart roll on stone driveways / walkways?

Yes. The large wheels allow for easy moving over rough surfaces.


May I still use my old cans for trash collection?

No. This system requires specific carts for collection. However, this is an opportune time to utilize your old trashcans for Monday’s vegetation collection of grass, twigs and leaves.


Will this new system affect the way I recycle?

No. Continue to use your yellow recycling bucket for plastic and glass. Place the recycling bucket next to the cart, with a 4-foot clearance.  Place your paper recycling next to your yellow bucket.


May I place unbagged / loose trash in the new cart?

No. This will only invite insect and odor problems. Please continue to bag and seal garbage properly and place it in the cart.


May grass and leaves be placed in the cart?

No. These items will continue to be recycled on Mondays, township wide.  These items are not to be considered trash, but your old trashcans may be used for Monday’s collection.


May I place hazardous waste materials in the cart?

No. Check the Hazardous Waste list on the web site for items that cannot go in the trash cart or call the Public Works Department at 856-428-5499.


May bulk items be placed at the curb on collection day?

No. The bulk item (furniture, mattresses, carpet, etc.) pickup collection schedule is listed in the Automated Trash Collection System Pamphlet.


May white goods/metal be placed at the curb on collection day?

Yes, these items may go out on your scheduled collection day. (Stoves, refrigerators, etc.)

PLEASE NOTE:
You do not need to wait for bulk trash day to put out your white goods / metal. Once these item(s) are at the curbline, call 856-428-5499 for a scheduled pickup.

** REMEMBER TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER DOORS **


What if the number of trash bags will not fit in the cart provided?

This program is designed for a family of six (6) who actively recycle. Should you still need more room, contact the Public Works Department for an additional cart.  The cost is $55.00 for a 95-gallon cart and $50.00 for 65-gallon cart. Please note that each residence is limited to a total combination of one 95-gallon cart and one 65-gallon cart or two 95-gallon carts.


Is a second or smaller cart available?

Yes. Contact the Public Works Department at 856-428-5499.


Please note that each residence is limited to a total combination of one 95-gallon cart and one 65-gallon cart or two 95-gallon carts.


Where do I place my cart during leaf and snow season?

Please refer to the pamphlet. 


During leaf season, place your cart behind your leaf pile (close to your curbside).


During snow season, place your cart in your shoveled driveway apron or a shoveled area next to your driveway apron.  Be sure to leave a 4-foot clearance around the cart.  However, prior to snowplowing do not place the cart in the street.  This will interfere with snowplowing.


What if street parking is the only option in my development?  Where do I place my cart?

Place the cart in an area that will have a 4-foot clearance.


Is this new program township wide?

Not initially, other communities will be added as time progresses.


Should you have other questions, please wait until your cart and information booklet have been delivered. 


 

CAMDEN COUNTY HOUSEHOLD SPECIAL WASTE LIST

AUTOMOTIVE  PESTICIDES
antifreeze
brake fluid
car batteries
car wax/polish 
carburetor cleaner
degreasers
diesel fuel
engine starting fluid
gasoline
grease
lead acid batteries
power steering fluid
tire black
transmission fluid
 baygon
chlordne
diazinon
dursban
ddt
flea collars / sprays
fungicides
herbicides
insecticides
lindane
malthion
moth balls / crystals
mouse/rat poison
pyrethrins
rust proofing
strychnine
stump killer
weed killer
wood preservatives
PAINT RELATED    FUELS
creosote
driveway sealer
epoxies
linseed oil
oil-based paint 
paint strippers
paint thinners 
primer
pruning paint
resin
shellac
solvent-based paint
spray paint
stains
turpentine
varnish
thermometers 		camping fuel
kerosine
lighter fluid
PERSONAL CARE HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS
nail polish/remover
hair coloring
hydrogen peroxide
iodine
mercury
floor wax 		aluminum cleaners
air fresheners
bleach
cesspool cleaners
solvents
disinfectants
dry-cleaning solvents
lye metal polish
polishes/ cleaners
HOME AND HOBBY
chemistry set
cutting oil
glue/ adhesives
gun cleaning
pool chemicals
propane tank
rock salt

These are items the Township cannot take. Call Camden County Special Waste at 856-858-5241 for a list of drop off dates and locations.