5 rules for unincorporated Morris County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Morris County's MCMUA plans the countywide solid-waste and recycling program, but curbside collection is arranged by each municipality and its hauler. Recycling is mandatory countywide under New Jersey law; your town sets the collection days and method.
MCMUA Recycling Program
The MCMUA plans and implements the recycling programs of Morris County.
Morris County sets no countywide rule for where recycling and trash bins go at the curb or when they may be set out. Bin placement, set-out windows, and container standards are governed by your municipality and its collection contractor.
Morris County residents can dispose of bulky household waste at the MCMUA transfer stations in Mount Olive and Parsippany, paying a flat per-load fee. Curbside bulk pickup, if offered, is arranged separately by your municipality and its hauler.
MCMUA Solid Waste - Transfer Stations
Residents may pay a flat fee for disposal, based on the vehicle size and type... The transfer stations do not accept cash.
Recycling is required across Morris County under New Jersey's Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11 et seq. Residents, businesses, and institutions must separate designated materials such as cans, bottles, paper, cardboard, and yard waste from garbage.
N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11 et seq.
The 'New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act', N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11 et seq., set forth source separate and recycle requirements applicable to all New Jersey's residents, businesses and institutions for designated materials.
Dumping trash on public or private land is illegal statewide. New Jersey's Solid Waste Management Act carries fines up to $50,000, possible vehicle forfeiture, and arrest. Littering is also a petty disorderly persons offense. Report dumping to the NJDEP or local police.
NJDEP Stop Illegal Dumping (Solid Waste Management Act)
Perpetrators face fines up to $50,000 and arrest. Vehicles used to dump may also be confiscated and forfeited to the State of NJ.
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