MAYOR JOHN E. McCORMAC ANNOUNCES OPENING OF PUBLIC WORKS “ CONVENIENCE CENTER”… TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS CAN DROP-OFF BULK WASTE… RECYCLABLE ELECTRONICS… MIXED METAL… LEAVES & BRUSH… FREE-OF-CHARGE |
Continuing the 2007 “Spring Clean-Up” program for Woodbridge Township residents, Mayor John E. McCormac today announced yet another “free” Public Works service -- the opening of a no-charge bulk waste drop-off “ Convenience Center” at the Public Works yard and recycling center. The Woodbridge Township 2007 Spring Clean-Up program is part of continuing efforts to improve municipal services without expanding costs – Mayor McCormac’s “Quality of Life” program for Township residents.
The 2007 Spring Clean-Up Program includes the first-ever, permit-free Saturday and Sunday garage sale(s) in each of the Township’s five wards followed by free curb-side bulk waste pick-up on the Wednesday after the garage sale. Additionally, Mayor McCormac previously announced the purchase of new and upgraded construction and paving equipment which will allow the Department of Public Works to r epave and repair municipal parking lots, library and school district facilities, and smaller neighborhood streets at a reduction in cost.
“The tradition of Spring cleaning is taking on a new look in Woodbridge this April and May with the introduction of expanded Public Works services that encourage residents to clean-up their homes and properties and then dispose of the bulk waste for free,” Mayor McCormac said. “Whether it’s dropping-off bulk waste at the new convenience center or taking advantage of the opportunity to have a permit-free garage sale followed by a one-time curb-side bulk waste pick-up, residents now have more and easier ways to dispose of unwanted bulk waste and recyclable electronics – and it’s for FREE.”
Dennis Henry, Director, Woodbridge Township Department of Public Works, said the “ Convenience Center” is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed on Sunday). The “ Convenience Center” is located at the Public Works yard and recycling facility located at 225 Smith Street (under the Parkway Bridges). Residents will be permitted to drop-off bulk waste items, appliances, concrete, dirt, asphalt, residential construction debris (no commercial debris), mixed metals, leaves and brush and recyclable electronics (PC’s and lap tops, monitors, printers, keyboards, mouse attachments, scanners, TV’s, etc.) Anyone dropping-off bulk waste items at the “ Convenience Center” will be required to present a drivers license or proof of Township residency. NOTE: Residents requesting a special curbside bulk waste pick-up will be required to pay the $30.00 bulk waste removal fee. For more information on the “ Convenience Center” and bulk waste pick-up, contact the Woodbridge Township Department of Public Works at 732-738-1311 x3049 or log-on to the Woodbridge Township Web page at www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us (click on Recycling).
Mayor McCormac previously announced that beginning on Sat., April 28 and Sun., April 29, Ward 1 residents will be the first community to have permit-free garage sales. Following the garage sales, unsold items and bulk waste will be picked-up “free-of-charge” by the Township Public Works Department on Wed., May 2. Garage sale(s) and bulk waste pick-up in Wards 2, 3, 4 and 5 will follow on subsequent weekends (except during the Memorial Day week). Residents will be receiving a post card announcing the dates for their neighborhood clean-up and garage sale, along with information about the Spring Clean-Up program (or log-on to the Township Web Page at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us). The following schedule outlines the upcoming Saturday and Sunday garage sales and bulk waste pick-up program:
Ward #1
Garage Sale………Sat., April 28, 2007
Sun., April 29, 2007
Special Pick-up…..Wed., May 2, 2007
Ward # 2
Garage Sale………Sat., May 5, 2007 Sun., May 6, 2007
Special Pick-up…..Wed., May 9, 2007
Ward # 3
Garage Sale…........Sat., May 12, 2007
Sun., May 13, 2007
Special Pickup……Wed., May 16, 2007
Ward # 4
Garage Sale………….Sat.., May 19, 2007
Sun., May 20, 2007
Special Pick-up..… Wed., May 23, 2007
Ward # 5
Garage Sale………….Sat., June 2, 2007
Sun., June 3, 2007
Special Pick-up……...Wed., June 6, 2007
The garage sale/bulk waste pick-up program and convenience center is limited to Woodbridge Township residents and residences. Only residential waste (no commercial waste) will be picked-up. Non-resident dumping is prohibited. The Woodbridge Police Department, in conjunction with the Public Works Department, will be conducting special patrols to prevent non-Township residents from dumping waste and debris. Violators will be arrested and prosecuted pursuant to state and local illegal dumping statutes and ordinances.
“The Municipal Council is pleased to join the Mayor in announcing the 2007 Spring Clean-Up program,” said Council Vice-President Rick Dalina. “ Woodbridge stands as a leading community when it comes to providing innovative and cost effective municipal services. We anticipate that Township residents will take advantage of the 2007 Spring Clean-Up program.”
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