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1. Is it necessary call the Public Works office to schedule a bulk, metal, brush or leaf collection?

No. All collections will be done once a month by zone. Bulk, metal, brush and leaves must be separated and at the curb by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your scheduled zone week. You may also place your items to the curb on Sunday night.

Zone 1: The first full week of the month is your bulk, metal, brush and leaf collection
Zone 2: The second full week of the month is your bulk, metal, brush and leaf collection
Zone 3: The third full week of the month is your bulk, metal, brush and leaf collection
Zone 4: The fourth full week of the month is your bulk, metal, brush and leaf collection.

2. What can I put to the curb for collection on my zone week?

It’s easier to tell you what you can not put to the curb for collection:
- Kitchen Cabinets
- Carpeting and Padding
- Dirt
- Rock
- Stone
- Tile
- Soil
- Grass Clippings
- Boats (Cut Up or Otherwise)
- Construction Debris or Propane Tanks.

3. How do I dispose of old carpeting since Public Works does not collect it at the curb?

Call our office to arrange delivery of 2 loaner cans (when available). Cut the carpeting down and fill the container. Place containers to the curb with your regular can(s) on your assigned trash collection day and our automated trucks will pick up the carpeting as well as your regular household trash.

4. Are there any restrictions on wood left for collection?

Yes. It must be cut down to 4-foot lengths and all nails hammered down or removed.

5. If I replace my fence, will Stafford Township collect the old panels?

Stafford Township will collect a small amount of fence panels should a repair and/or replacement be necessary. However, a total removal and/or replacement of fencing will require a dumpster on the site.

6. How should I put out glass – like a glass top table or sliding glass doors?

Use masking tape, place a “hurricane star” to keep the glass intact should it shatter or break.

7. If I want to bring my bulk trash, metal recycling, brush or leaves somewhere instead of waiting for my zone collection week, where can I go?

Stafford Township brings household and bulk trash to the Ocean County Landfill in Manchester. If you wish to use this facility yourself, be prepared for a long ride and fee. The telephone number is 732 323-8528.

There is not a drop off option for metal recycling. You must wait for your zone collection week.

Brush and/or leaves may be taken to the Southern Ocean Recycling Center on Haywood Road. For more information and hours of operations please call direct 609-978-0913.

8. How can I purchase an additional automated container, is it new; will it be the same size? How do you know what address each can belongs?

An additional automated trash container can be purchased at the Department of Public Works Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Please call the office for purchasing information and scheduled delivery information.

All purchased containers are brand new and identical in size and color as your assigned can.

The Public Works Department registers your purchased cans by number.

9. What if I have a problem with my purchased automated trash can – does Public Works maintain the cans we bought?

Yes, Stafford Township Public Works will collect and repair the purchased automated trash can. Stafford Township will not replace the purchased can if damaged or stolen.