Transfer Station Schedule
(Closed Sundays)
- Mt. Olive Mon-Fri 7:30am-3pm; Sat 7:30am-11am
- Parsippany Mon-Fri 7am-3pm; Sat 7:30am-11am
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Morris County's
Environmental Resource
Welcome to the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority's (MCMUA) website; MCMUA.com. The MCMUA Solid Waste Division implements recycling, solid and hazardous waste programs throughout Morris County. The MCMUA Water Division sells drinking water to several municipalities and water companies. The MCMUA is Morris County's environmental resource.
- Solid Waste
Recycling
Coordinating and running recycling programs throughout Morris County.
Garbage Disposal
Two transfer stations handle the disposal needs of Morris County.
Collection Service
Residential, commercial and institutional recycling pickup
Hazardous Waste
Managing household hazardous and eligible business waste.
Compost Providing compost and mulch made from Morris County's vegetative waste
Clean
Communities Anti-Litter Programs
Waste
Reduction Reuse
Solid Waste
Planning Facility Inclusions
Municipalities Town Information - Water
Water System
Wholesale drinking water provider.
Water Quality Keeping our watershed clean - Read drinking water quality reports.
Conservation Saving water because it is a valuable resource in so many ways.
Education Resources to help learn about water and how to use it wisely.
Open Space MCMUA working with Morris County to preserve open space - About the MCMUA
Contacts
MCMUA board members, staff and more
Directions
Maps, locations and directions to MCMUA facilities
Public Disclosure
Information for the public we serve
Bids/Notices
Public Notices, Bids, RFPs, Quotes
Morris County
Municipal Utilties Authority
Transfer Station Schedule
(Closed Sundays)
- Mt. Olive Mon-Fri 7:30am-3pm; Sat 7:30am-11am
- Parsippany Mon-Fri 7am-3pm; Sat 7:30am-11am
Solid Waste Material Data Sheet
Category: Plastic
Activity Type: Recycling
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Management Issues:
Styrofoam/Polystyrene is typically unacceptable to include with other materials for recycling. To recycle Styrofoam/Polystyrene it usually needs to delivered to a site dedicated to accept separated and clean (no food debris) Styrofoam/Polystyrene. Unless one is willing to deliver the Styrofoam/Polystyrene to a dedicated facility, the standard option for discarding Styrofoam/Polystyrene is to dispose of it in the regular garbage.
The link below provides additional information about management of Styrofoam/Polystyrene including potential additional recycling options.
Earth911.com Article: Recycling Mystery: Expanded Polystyrene
Facilities That Manage Plastic #6 (PS) Styrofoam/Polystyrene
Pounds Per Unit Conversions
- Each Pound weighs 1 pounds.
- Each Ton weighs 2000 pounds.