Sea Isle Announces Winter Trash, Recycling Schedule

SEA ISLE CITY — During the busy summer months, Sea Isle City’s Department of Public Works made the rounds twice each week to collect trash and recycling from property owners. However, starting Mon., Sept. 27, the Sea Isle City Public Works Department will return to its winter collection schedule, during which collections are made once each week.
The winter schedule includes curb-side collections from First to 44th streets on Wednesdays, 45th to 70th Street on Mondays, and 71st to 94th Street on Tuesdays.
Sea Isle City’s residents and visitors are required to place their trash and recyclables on the curb prior to 6 a.m. on designated collection days. All trash and recycling must be placed in rigid reusable containers with detached lids not exceeding 50 pounds or 35 gallons. No plastic bags are to be left curbside on their own at any time.
Recycling is mandatory in Sea Isle City and property owners must separate all materials before being placed on the curb. Trash must be placed in its own container; glass, plastics and cans go together in a separate container. Paper recyclables require a separate container as well; however, paper can also be placed on the curb inside secure paper bags or cardboard boxes.
Recyclable glass items include food and beverage bottles and jars. Recyclable plastics include food, beverage, soap, detergent, health and beauty containers that are imprinted with a “1” or “2” on bottom. Recyclable aluminum and steel (tin) cans include soft drink, beer, fruit, vegetable and pet food cans as well as empty aerosol cans (exception of paint). Recyclable paper includes newspapers, magazines, junk mail, corrugated cardboard, paperback books, and telephone books.
A citywide bulk trash collection in Sea Isle City will take place on Thurs., Sept. 23. From October through May, bulk trash will also be collected citywide on the first and third Thursday of the month if property owners phone public works, 609-263-6000, ext. 10 to request a pick-up two days prior.
Property owners can also bring trash and recycling directly to the public work’s recycling center, located at JFK Boulevard and Kneass Street (adjacent to the Sea Isle Bridge).
Used clothing can also be dropped-off at the Recycling Center. Prior to Sept. 25, the drop-off area will be open Monday to Friday, 7:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.; weekends, 10:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Starting Sept. 27, the drop-off area will be open on Mondays and Fridays, 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; and weekends 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The drop-off area is closed on holidays during the off-season.
Disposal of carpeting, padding and construction materials is the responsibility of property owners or contractors. Those failing to comply with all trash and recycling regulations are subject to a fine according to municipal code chapter 18.
For additional information about Sea Isle’s trash and recycling schedule, phone 609-263-6000.