Since 1990, a number of individuals prosecuted by the Strike Force have been sentenced to prison. The signs mark locations for which DEP's Wetlands Program has issued file numbers for the purpose of tracking projects approved by local conservation commissions. No work proposed for a wetland area or within a 100-foot radius may proceed before a local order of conditions has been issued. Separately, DEP's Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup assigns tracking numbers to confirmed and suspected hazardous waste sites across the state. I have a garage full of paint, pesticides and other hazardous products.
Many communities schedule hazardous household product collections or pick-ups on a regular basis.
Regional collections are sometimes scheduled, too. My community has a curbside recycling program. Generally, bins can be purchased from the municipal office that is responsible for solid waste management in your community. In most cases, that will be either the public works department or board of health. Should you have additional questions about recycling, composting or disposal practices, DEP's Solid Waste Management Program can answer them for you.