Middlesex Borough

Quarterly Newsletter - Spring 2022

Public Works DPW

From the DPW family

Warmer spring weather has arrived at last, and our busy work schedule is underway. There is a lot of activity at the Department of Public Works and at our work sites throughout the town. Please take extra care when you encounter our crews so they can complete their work as safely as possible.

In this newsletter you will find updates within the Borough, Bulk pick up information, and Street sweeping schedules per district.

As usual, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call our shop. Your help is always appreciated in every way to make us a better department. Thank you and we hope everyone has a safe and happy spring.

Bulk Pickup

Got Junk? The Borough of Middlesex is here to assist residents with any of their spring clean ups. Bulk pickup is limited to one per year and is arranged by appointment only. Rules are strictly enforced, so please read carefully.

Bulk items NOT ACCEPTED curbside include:

  • Construction debris

  • Propane tanks

  • Cement

  • Television (accepted at the Recycling Center only)

  • Hazardous materials

  • Yard waste

  • Tires and metal

  • Pallets

  • Lumber

  • Fencing

  • Household garbage

Please call (732) 968-1603 between 6am and 2pm. Please leave your name and number; your call will be returned within 24 hours to arrange for pickup. Please do not place anything at the curb without scheduling an appointment.

Large appliances ("white metal") can be picked up by appointment throughout the year.

Grass Will Only Be Picked Up In Biodegradable Leaf Bags

Grass/Leaf Collection

Grass and Leaf pick up will begin the last Wednesday of March and end on the last Wednesday of December. Place bags at curb the night before for pick up. Grass/leaves will only be picked up in paper biodegradable bags. Plastic bags will NOT be picked up. Grass/leaves can also be taken to the Recycling Center. Refer to Ordinance #1727-06, Chapter 355 or call 732-968-1603 for more information. Branches are accepted at the Recycling Center all year and must be tied and bundled in 4-foot sections. Only place branches at the curb on designated days (third Wednesday of the month from April thru October). Branches that are not tied and bundled will not be disposed of and will be subject to a violation.

Recycle Coach

Please download the Recycle Coach app to stay up to date on recycle pickup news and schedule changes. Recycle hotline for missed pick up or complaints should be directed to MCUA. Many complaints can be reported on the app as well. Feel free to download.

1-800-488-6242     Recycle Hotline

Street Sweeping

Street sweeping will commence weather permitting on March 28, 2022.

We always strive to keep our roads clean from stone and debris from the winter months. Cars should be off the street from 7am until 3pm on scheduled sweeping days in your district. Please read the following schedule. If you have any questions, feel free to call 732-968-1603.

  • DISTRICT.......... SPRING............................ FALL

  • District 10........ March 28 to April 1........... August 1 to August 5

  • District 9.......... April 4 to April 8................ August 8 to August 12

  • District 8.......... April 11 to April 15............ August 15 to August 19

  • District 7 ......... April 18 to April 22............ August 22 to August 26

  • District 6.......... April 25 to April 29............ August 29 to Sept 2

  • District 5.......... May 2 to May 5................. Sept 5 to Sept 9

  • District 4.......... May 9 to May 13............... Sept 12 to Sept 16

  • District 3.......... May 16 to May 20............. Sept 19 to Sept 23

  • District 2.......... May 23 to May 27............. Sept 26 to Sept 30

  • District 1.......... May 30 to June 3.............. Oct 3 to Oct 7

Flushing Wipes is a Bad Habit

Periodic congestion from the discharge of thousands of wipes entering the sanitary system has been a perennial problem. Wipes and feminine paper products do not break down rapidly and they have a tendency to start clogs which lead to sustained blockages – which may cause serious damage and needless expense. (In contrast, toilet paper disintegrates very quickly.)

Most wipes are NOT flushable at all. Baby wipes have plastic fibers in them and should never go down a toilet. Due to the plastic fibers that are carried along with the sewage, food particles, grease and other material will collect on these fibers. This can become a total lateral blockage, cause a backup into your home, and further down the line, any excessive sewer costs are passed on to our residents.

Middlesex Borough asks you to ONLY put toilet paper down the toilet. Please help us keep our sanitary system healthy while preventing costly emergency repairs for both the Borough and your home.

Scott - Positive Solutions