Borough of Pitman, NJ

Recycling Information




acceptable items to recycle:
  • Paper and Flattened Cardboard
  • Glass Bottles and Jars   
  • Labels are ok!
  • Plastic Bottles and Food Containers (#1 and #2) Please Empty and Rinse Containers
  • Metal CANS ONLY (Other metal items can harm workers and equipment  
  • Cartons

unacceptable items:
  • NO HOSES OR HANGERS
  • NO FOOD SOILED CONTAINERS
  • NO PLANT POTS,TRAYS,LIDS or CUPS
  • NO FROZEN FOOD BOXES
  • NO PLASTIC BAGS OR WRAP
  • NO HARDBACK BOOKSNO PLASTIC with a #3,#4, #6, or #7
  • NO MOTOR OIL or HAZARDOUS ITEMS
  • NO BULBS, GLASSWARE, or WINDOW GLASSNO NEEDLES OR FOIL ITEMS
  • NO SHREDDED PAPER
Residents may Drop off Curbside Recyclables @ 599 Elwood Ave from 6:30 Am- 2:30Pm in blue dumpster located to left of Public Works Yard

  • recycling April-1