JACKSON, N.J. — The Department of Public Works has started bulky waste pickup this week in Zone 3 of Jackson Township, covering the northeast section bordered by County Line Road, Bennetts Mills Road, Cedar Swamp Road, and East Commodore Boulevard.
Residents in Zone 3 are permitted to place bulk waste at the curb up to 48 hours before their scheduled pickup. Materials must be stacked neatly and should not exceed a 4-foot by 4-foot by 8-foot pile. Items outside these specifications or improperly contained may not be collected.
Acceptable curbside items include furniture, appliances, bedding, pool covers, and metal objects, provided they are generated by the homeowner. Dark plastic bags, hazardous materials, and construction debris are not allowed, and smaller items such as broken toys and light bulbs should be placed in household garbage.
Public Works supervisor Shawn Bolinsky said that the department has deployed between twelve and fifteen workers each day to complete the job, but added that some residents not following the rules have caused slight delays.
Those rules can be found here. (https://www.jacksontwpnj.net/214/Bulky-Brush-Pick-Up)
“There has been an increase in construction debris, and we ask that residents go to the township website to read the rules,” he said, noting that construction debris is not permitted. Residents with construction debris may drop it off at the township’s recycling transfer station on Don Connor Boulevard. A construction voucher is required prior to arrival.
Information regarding construction debris removal can be found here. (https://www.jacksontwpnj.net/212/Transfer-Station)
The township has emphasized that this service is not intended for full property cleanouts by landlords or contractors. For those needing to dispose of larger volumes, bulky waste can be dropped off at the Don Connor Boulevard recycling center. Brush may be brought to the Vista Center site at 334 Jackson Mills Road.
Violations of the ordinance will be addressed in two phases. “Any resident violating the provisions of this article shall be issued a warning notice by the Department of Public Works and/or Code Enforcement upon the first offense,” according to township guidelines. A second offense may result in a fine of up to $500.
Clear guidelines for residents
Officials remind residents that failure to comply with guidelines may delay or prevent pickup. All materials must be placed curbside in accordance with township specifications and only within the designated time frame.
Bulk waste pickup will continue through the coming weeks, moving through designated township zones in accordance with the published calendar.
June’s Bulk Pickup Schedule (See Map Below).
June 9: Zone 4 Brush Pickup
June 16: Zone 2 Bulk Pickup
June 23: Zone 3 Brush Pickup
June 30: Zone 1 Bulk Pickup
Jackson Township enforces strict rules during its annual bulk pickup effort to maintain order and protect public works resources.
