How Galloway Township Handles Trash & Recycling: A Practical Guide

Galloway Township maintains 100 local ordinances across all categories, and 5 of those deal specifically with trash & recycling. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Galloway Township falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Solid waste collection in Galloway Township may not begin before 6:30 a.m., and collection vehicles must be securely covered to prevent littering. Solid waste and recyclables must be collected in separate vehicles, and any residential hauler must also collect recyclables.

Key details: Earliest collection: 6:30 a.m.. Vehicles: Must be securely covered. Trash vs recycling: Separate vehicles. Residential haulers: Must also collect recyclables. Curbside coordinator: ACUA.

Collectors and residents violating the Solid Waste and Property Maintenance chapters are subject to Municipal Court penalties, including fines up to $2,000 per offense under Chapter 267.

Recycling Requirements

Galloway Township requires source separation of designated recyclables from the solid waste stream by all persons in the Township, under Chapter 273 and New Jersey's Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act. Collectors may refuse to pick up trash from anyone who fails to separate recyclables.

Key details: Governing chapter: Ch. 273 Recycling. State law: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.16. Requirement: Source separate before collection. Designated materials: Glass, cans, plastics, paper. Noncompliance: Trash may be left uncollected.

The municipality or any collector may refuse to collect solid waste from anyone who has clearly failed to separate designated recyclables; violators are also subject to Township penalty enforcement.

Bin Placement Rules

Trash, bulk waste and recycling must be stored out of view (rear or side of the dwelling) until scheduled collection. Bulk items placed by a private hauler may not go to the curb more than 24 hours before pickup, and receptacles must be kept neat.

Key details: Storage location: Rear or side, out of view. Bulk curb window: No more than 24 hrs prior. Yard waste from storm drain: At least 10 feet away. HOAs / multifamily: Enclosed receptacle area. Governing section: § 267-16.

Improper bin placement violates Chapter 267 and is punishable by a fine up to $2,000, up to 90 days imprisonment and/or up to 90 days community service; each day is a separate offense.

Illegal Dumping

Illegal dumping and littering are prohibited in Galloway Township and enforced under Chapter 267 and New Jersey state law. Littering is a petty disorderly persons offense; the minimum fine for illegal dumping in New Jersey is $2,500, with higher penalties for repeat and large-scale offenses.

Key details: Township C&D dumping fine: Up to $1,000 + cleanup. State littering: $100-$500 fine. Repeat littering: $250-$1,000; up to 60 days. Illegal dumping minimum: $2,500 (NJ). State law: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.3.

C&D debris dumping: up to $1,000 fine plus cleanup costs, or 20-40 hours community service. State littering: $100-$500; illegal dumping minimum $2,500 under NJDEP enforcement.

Bulk Item Disposal

Galloway residents with valid ID may drop off furniture, mattresses and carpeting at the Galloway Road Convenience Center between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The program is for residential waste only; no commercial materials are accepted. Bulk may also go to ACUA in Egg Harbor Township.

Key details: Drop-off site: Galloway Road Convenience Center. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. Accepted: Furniture, mattresses, carpeting. Residents only: Valid ID; no commercial. Regional facility: ACUA, Egg Harbor Twp.

Improper disposal of bulk or construction/demolition debris is subject to a fine up to $1,000 plus cleanup and disposal costs, or 20 to 40 hours of community service, or a combination.

The Bottom Line

Galloway Township's trash & recycling rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Galloway Township is broadly strict or permissive.

This guide is based on Galloway Township's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.