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Coordinating and running recycling programs throughout Morris County.

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Two transfer stations handle the disposal needs of Morris County.

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Managing household hazardous and eligible business waste.

Compost Providing compost and mulch made from Morris County's vegetative waste

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Facility Information

Hanover Township Recycling Depot
Stoney Brook Road
Whippany, NJ 07981
Tel: 973.428.2495
WWW: www.HanoverTownship.com
Town: Hanover Township

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Notes: Residents have the option to bring recyclables collected at curbside directly to the Center during the hours of operation. Recyclables and garbage should never be left outside the gate when the depot is not open. In an effort to ensure that traffic flows safely and smoothly through the Center.
Limitations: Landscapers, dump trucks and trailers are prohibited from the Recycling Center.
Facility Type: Municipal Recycling Depot

Acceptable Material - Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One

Aluminum Containers (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Rinse thoroughly (no residue allowed) and commingle with recyclables.

Aluminum Pie Plates, Trays and Foil (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Rinse thoroughly (no residue allowed) and commingle with recyclables.

Brown Paper Bags (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Commingle with other recyclables.

Chipboard/Paperboard (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Commingle with other recyclables. Flatten all boxes. Include beverage carriers, cereal, pasta and facial tissue boxes, paper towel rolls.

Corrugated Cardboard (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Flatten and mix with other recyclables, and do not bundle or tie.

Glass Containers (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Remove lids, rinse the glass and commingle with recyclables. Put metal lids into container; do not put metal lids back onto glass bottles and jars.

Mixed Office Paper (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Mix with other recyclables.

Newspaper (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Mix with other recyclables, and do not tie or bundle.

Other Paper/Mag./JunkMail (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Mix with other recyclables.

Plastic #1 (PETE) Bottles (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Empty, rinse and commingle with recyclable mix. Do not put caps/lids back onto bottles. Put caps/lids into the garbage.

Plastic #1 (PETE) Food/Bev. Containers (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Empty, rinse and commingle with recyclable mix. Do not put caps/lids back onto containers. Put caps/lids into the garbage.

Plastic #2 (HDPE) Bottles (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Empty, rinse and commingle with recyclable mix. Do not put caps/lids back onto bottles. Put caps/lids into the garbage.

Plastic #2 (HDPE) Food/Bev. Containers (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Empty, rinse and commingle with recyclable mix. Do not put caps/lids back onto containers. Put caps/lids into the garbage.

Plastic #5 (PP) Food/Bev. Containers (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Empty, rinse and commingle with recyclable mix. Do not put caps/lids back onto containers. Put caps/lids into the garbage.

Polyboard/Drink Boxes (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Empty and mix with other recyclables.

Shredded Paper (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) If recycling shredded paper with in the MCMUA's "all-in-one" single-stream recycling collection program, the shredded paper must be put into a translucent or clear plastic bag and the bag must be tied closed.

Steel (Tin) Containers (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Empty, rinse and commingle with recyclables. Aerosol cans must be empty. Remove plastic cap/lids, and put them into the garbage.

Telephone Books (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Also include paperback or softcover books. Do not include hardcover books.

Acceptable Material - Recycling

E-Waste - Computers, TVs, etc. (Recycling) Accepted electronics include only the following: computers, laptops, televisions, monitors, desktop printers and fax machines. All other electronic waste should be disposed of in the garbage as it is not covered by the E-waste law and program.