Recycling saved you, the taxpayer, $2,200,000 in tipping fees last year . Every ton of recyclable materials that goes into the garbage can costs tax dollars to dispose and is lost revenue.

A 10% increase in recycling represents approximately $200,000 in savings.

It is the law. State law and local ordinance require every homeowner to recycle paper, metal, plastic and glass. Paper recycling rules can be found here.

One soda can reused saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours.

Recycling is collected every week; call Public Works at 732-451-4060 if you have any questions.