The Secaucus “Recycle Right” Program was established because we are experiencing a significant contamination problem that is costly for municipal operations and our environment.
Mayor Gonnelli & the Town Council encourage all residents to familiarize themselves with current Secaucus recycling rules to help save valuable tax dollars and our environment.
If recycling is required by law, why do the rules vary?
Although recycling has been required by State law since 1987, it can still be confusing because the law allows for counties and then municipalities to adopt their own slight variations.
Why is recycling so important?
What is recycling contamination, and why is it harmful?
If I am not sure if an item can be recycled, should I put it in my recycling bin anyway?
Where can I find Secaucus-specific recycling information?
What is Recycle Coach?
What is dual stream recycling and why does Secaucus have it?
How should I put my recycling at the curb, and where can I get a town-supplied bin?
Why can't plastic bags go in curbside recycling bins, or be used to put my recycling out at the curb?
How clean does a container need to be before recycling it?
What about my pizza boxes?
Should I leave lids or caps on plastic bottles?
What do those numbers on the bottom of plastic containers mean? Which ones can I recycle?
What items are ACCEPTABLE in curbside recycling bins?
What items are NOT ACCEPTABLE in curbside recycling bins?
What items are considered “Household Hazardous Waste” and how can I recycle or dispose of them properly?
Is Latex Paint considered hazardous waste?