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Construction Alert: Randolph Twp.

Click for notice about 6/30/2025 the MCMUA's Pleasant Hill Road in Randolph Twp. 24" Watermain Retirement - Phase I project. Underground Utilities, Corp. performing construction work.

Independence Day Recycling Schedule:

No collection in the Chathams on Fri. 7/4/2025

  • Chatham Boro makeup collection, Wed., July 2

Solid Waste Material Data Sheet

Wood (Chemically Treated) 
Category: Bulky
Activity Type: Disposal
  • Management Issues: The MCMUA transfer stations cannot accept creosote treated utility poles and railroad ties unless the wood is significantly rotted to the point that most of the creosote has leached out of the wood and the wood is cut into sections no bigger than three (3) feet in length.
  • Regulations: NJDEP approves power generating facilities to receive N.J. Generated chemically treated wood scrap for incineration and energy recovery. This type of wood is often not accepted through the transfer stations.
  • Special Handling: This material requires special handling other than traditional disposal and recycling facilities.
  • Click for additional on-site information regarding Wood (Chemically Treated) 
 

Pounds Per Unit Conversions

  • Each Pound weighs 1 pounds.
  • Each Ton weighs 2000 pounds.