Sign up for our newsletter! Borough Hall Hours Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tax Collector's Office: Open until 6:30 PM on Mondays Tax Assessor's Office: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Mondays About Palmyra Calendars of Palmyra View Palmyra Community of Palmyra Public Works & Sewer Public Works & Sewer Superintendent (856) 829-8215 (856) 786-1018 fax *Certified Public Works Manager Certified Recycling Professional Certified Cleans Community Coordinator Administrative Assistant Linda Yansick lyansick@boroughofpalmyra.com (856) 829-8215 (856) 829-4096 fax Trash and Solid Waste Collection PUBLIC WORKS, TRASH & RECYCLING CALENDAR PROBLEMS WITH TRASH? WHO YA GONNA CALL? TRASH NOT COLLECTED? SIMPLY CALL REPUBLIC SERVICES AT (856) 234-4000! DURING BUSINESS HOURS YOU MAY ALSO CALL BOROUGH HALL AT 829-6100. AFTER BUSINESS HOURS LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR PUBLIC WORKS; 829- 8215. If you do not receive a satisfactory response however, please call Public Works at (856) 829-8215 and leave a message! We’ll retrieve the messages early Saturday mornings and contact the Republic Services Supervisor directly. Your trash will be picked up! ALSO, PLEASE DO NOT PLACE YOUR TRASH CART BEHIND A PARKED CAR — REPUBLIC USES A FULLY AUTOMATED SYSTEM AND THE CARTS CANNOT BE REACHED! Recycling simplified. Whether it’s remembering to take out the trash or figuring out what you can and can’t recycle, we’ve got you covered. We worry about your garbage and recycling so you don’t have to. Access recycling and trash questions at ORDINANCE 2013-26, AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF PALMYRA AMENDING CHAPTER 230: SOLID WASTE, ARTICLE III: COLLECTION, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF PALMYRA. As adopted 08/19/2013. Summary of Ordinance 2013-26 Do not place your trash cart at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Monday (and no later than 6:00 AM on Tuesday); trash carts must be removed from the curb by 9:00 AM on Wednesday. All trash must be placed in green Borough-provided trash carts. Additional carts can be purchased by calling (856) 829-8215. The cost for a 95-gallon cart is $95, a 64-gallon cart is $64, and a 32-gallon cart is $32. Single-family dwellings are permitted 2 containers maximum; Multi-family dwellings are permitted 1 container per dwelling unit; Business and commercial properties are permitted 2 containers per the number of authorized sewer connections (based on sewer utility fees paid). Do not place bulk trash at the curb prior to 5:00 PM of the day preceding scheduled collection and no later than 6:00 AM on the day of collection. Do not place brush & limbs at the curb prior to 9:00 AM of the day preceding scheduled collection and no later than 6:00 AM on the day of collection. For 2018 do not place leaves at the curb prior to Saturday, April 1st (for spring collection) and in the fall prior to Saturday, October 28th (Fall/winter curbside leaf collection begins Monday, October 29th. See below for more information) Construction contractors must remove their own waste and debris including rug/carpet installers. Regular trash (in green 95, 64 & 32-gallon carts) is collected every Tuesday. For problems with your trash collection please call CALL REPUBLIC SERVICES AT (856) 234-4000!. Regular trash can also be taken to Public Works on Saturday mornings from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon). Your trash collection day is every Tuesday. All regular household and business trash must be placed in the green 95, 65 and 32-gallon trash-only carts. Any additional trash can be taken to Palmyra Public Works located on Firth Lane on Saturday mornings from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Trash may also be taken to the Burlington County Landfill. Do not place your trash cart at the curb prior to 5:00 PM on Monday (and no later than 6:00 AM on Tuesday); trash carts must be removed from the curb by 9:00 AM on Saturday. All trash must be placed in green Borough-provided trash carts. Additional carts can be purchased by calling (856) 829-8215. The cost for a 95-gallon cart is $95, a 64-gallon cart is $64, and a 32-gallon cart is $32. Additional carts are available now. Single-family dwellings are permitted 2 containers maximum; Multi-family dwellings are permitted 1 container per dwelling unit; Business and commercial properties are permitted 2 containers per the number of authorized sewer connections (based on sewer utility fees paid). For problems with your trash cart please call Palmyra Public Works at (856) 829-8215 and leave a message. The Borough does not collect or accept the following: Construction debris. Items generated by contractors or from major home remodeling, demolition or construction must be taken to the Burlington County Landfill for disposal. Trees and large limbs. Tree limbs, stumps, etc., cut down by contractors must be removed by the contractor or taken to the Burlington County Landfill for disposal. Electronics. TV’s, computers, etc., can be taken to Public Works at 1 Firth Lane on Saturdays from 7 am -14 pm or during the summer Wednesdays from 3pm – 7 pm or to the Convenience Center at the Burlington County Landfill. Residents are permitted to drop off two TVs, free of charge. Please call (609) 499-5300 for more information. Paint, chemicals, asbestos, propane or gas tanks. All hazardous materials must be taken to the Burlington County Landfill for disposal. Please call (609) 499-5300 for more information. Do not place any of the items above in your trash cart or at the curb for bulk pickup! Bulk Trash is collected curbside the first Monday of every month. Bulk trash can also be taken to Public Works on Saturday mornings from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon) and Wednesday evenings until 7:00 PM during the summer. Effective 8/29/2018; all mattresses placed at the curb for collection must be covered! Do not place bulk trash at the curb prior to 5:00 PM of the day preceding scheduled collection and no later than 6:00 AM on the day of collection! The following bulk trash items will be collected curbside on the first Monday of the month: Furniture (sofas, bookcases, etc.) Rugs and carpet (must be rolled and tied in 4’ lengths maximum) Mattresses and box springs (must be fully wrapped!) Large plastic toys Mirrors or glass table tops that have been covered with newspaper and taped to prevent breakage Bathroom fixtures (single item only: tubs, sinks, toilets) White goods and appliances (single item only: dishwasher, range, refrigerator) Wood (bundled and tied 2×4’s, 4’ in length and 50 lbs. maximum) Concrete, block and bricks (manageable pile equivalent to one 4’x4’ sidewalk pad) Tires (on or off rims) Metal items Pressure-treated wood (bundled and tied separately from regular wood) Single items from minor home repair (wood door, bathroom vanity) Unused plastic and metal trash cans (empty) Brush & limbs are collected curbside the second Monday of every month from January through October only, and throughout the month of April. Brush & limbs can also be taken to Public Works on Saturday mornings from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon). Do not place brush & limbs at the curb prior to 9:00 AM of the day preceding scheduled collection and no later than 6:00 AM on the day of collection! Brush & limbs are not collected with regular or bulk trash. Brush & limbs are only collected on the second Monday of the month, from January through October only and again during the month of April. Please do not place brush & limbs in your trash – it will not be accepted by the county landfill! Leaves are collected curbside throughout the month of April and again from November to mid-December only. Leaves are not accepted at Public Works. For 2018, leaves are collected curbside throughout the month of April (spring collection) and in the fall beginning October 30th through December 22nd only. Do not place leaves at the curb prior to the first Saturday in April (for spring collection) or prior to the last Saturday in October for fall/winter collection. Download the 2018 Leaf Collection Program Map and Street Listing Here Grass clippings are not collected curbside, but may be placed in your cart with regular trash. Grass clippings are not accepted at Public Works. We encourage residents to “cut and leave it” or mulch or compost it, but since it is presently accepted by the Burlington County Landfill it can go into your trash cart. 32-gallon Trash Cart specifications – see comparison by clicking below. IPL 32-gallon specs Trash & recycling collection schedule – click on the calendar link below. Public Works, Trash & Recycling Calendar Recycling Recycling simplified. Whether it’s remembering to take out the trash or figuring out what you can and can’t recycle, we’ve got you covered. We worry about your garbage and recycling so you don’t have to. Access recycling and trash questions at Public Works (856) 829-8215 > Stormwater Management Please Help the Road Department Help You! Public Works is asking for the help of residents to help keep our town looking beautiful and to minimize costs. PLEASE help the Street Department keep the streets clean. This starts with policing your own curbs of large items – cans- bottles – cups – etc. It will save time and reduce wear and tear on our equipment, which translates into better cost effectiveness. Public works services The services described in this section may not pertain to residents living in the harbor, Riverfront or Willow Shores. Residents of these developments should call their Main Office for more information about services offered. Curbs, Sidewalks and Trees Property owners in Palmyra are required to maintain curbs and sidewalks in satisfactory condition at their own expense. The trees located between the sidewalk and the street are Borough property. Please contact the Palmyra Shade Tree Committee at 829-6100 for suggestions about dealing with problems caused by tree roots from a Borough tree. Please DO NOT trim tree roots as this will create a serious hazard. Christmas Trees Place Christmas trees curbside, not in the street, and not in plastic bags. Please be sure to remove all tree stands, ornaments and tinsel. Snow Removal Residents must clear a 30″-wide path on their sidewalks after a snowfall of 2″ or more, within 12 daylight hours of the snowfall. If you are unable clear your sidewalks, make arrangements with someone to take care of shoveling for you. In order for snow plows to clear the streets, residents are asked to move their vehicles off the streets. Wastewater (Sewer) Plant (856) 829-1476 For emergencies call: (856) 829-0191 Residents are responsible for maintenance of sewer lines from the house to the main (in the street). Call the Sewer Department first if you are unsure of the source of the problem, and an employee will investigate and determine if you are responsible for its repair. Cooking fat, paint, solvents, chemicals and pesticides should NEVER be poured down the drain. If you are unsure about how to dispose of something, please call the Sewer Department at 829-1476 before you pour. You can also obtain information about the New Jersey American Water Company (NJAWC) by visiting their website at http://www.njawater.com/. Home Governing Body Departments Public Safety Boards Community Employment Codes & Ordinances Local Business Directory Redevelopment Stormwater Management News Newsletters Minutes & Agendas Forms Contact Us SwiftReach Networks, Inc. 20 West Broad Street, Palmyra NJ 08065 856.829.6100 Mayor Gina Ragomo Tait Designed by Networks Plus LLC. © 2021 Borough of Palmyra. Disclaimer The Borough of Palmyra web site may contain hypertext or links to other web sites, which are not owned, operated, controlled or regularly reviewed by Borough officials, and the Borough is not responsible for their content. 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