Dear Residents,

We are pleased to inform you that starting January 1, 2025, we will be partnering with a new garbage collection company, The Borough of Wharton, NJ. This change aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of our waste management services.

***THE FIRST COLLECTION WILL BE FRIDAY JANUARY 3RD ***

Key Points to Note:

1. Collection Schedule: The collection days and times will change to THURSDAYS, (beginning 1/9/24) Please continue to place your garbage bins out by 6:00am on THURSDAYS.
   
   
2. Recycling: the Morris County MUA will continue to handle recycling. Recycle day will continue to be on WEDNESDAYS.  Please ensure that recyclables are separated from general waste and have recycling bins out by 6:00am on WEDNESDAYS.
   
   
3. Bulk and Metal Waste: Bulk and Metal will be picked up on Thursdays with garbage. Residents will still need to complete a Bulk pick up form and purchase stickers at the municipal building. Metal forms will no longer be necessary.
   
   
4. Customer Service: If you are looking for updates or have questions or concerns, please check the Chester Borough website at www.chesterborough.org , call 908-879-3660 ext. 2126 or email at djohnston@chesterborough.org .

We appreciate your support and patience during this transition and look forward to providing you with improved waste management services.

Garbage stickers are required for additional garbage that will not fit into your Borough issued green garbage can. These stickers are $2 each and are available for sale at the municipal building during regular business hours.

The MCMUA collects single-stream mixed recyclables. This means that aluminum, glass bottles and jars, steel cans and plastic containers can be mixed with recyclable paper including newspaper, corrugated cardboard, junk mail, office paper, magazines, cartons, etc., for curbside collection. Additionally, none of the newspaper or cardboard needs to be bundled or tied. There is still a 50-pound weight limit on the recycling container put out at curbside for collection by the MCMUA.

Chester Borough does not provide a municipal recycling depot where recyclables can be dropped off. If you missed a recycling collection, please hold on to and put out the recyclables during the next available collection.

For additional information please visit: mcmua.com

Chester Township offers ongoing e-waste recycling at the DPW garage at 65 Furnace Road, Chester, NJ. There will be someone at the garage that can assist you when bringing in your e-waste. Open to Chester Township and Chester Borough residents only. Proof of residency will be required.

Hours: The first Wednesday of each month, between the hours of 8:00am and 2:00pm, and the first Saturday of each month from 8:00 am until 12:00pm noon.