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Transfer Station Info (Tip Fee $111.25/ton)

  • Mt. Olive Mon-Fri 7:30am-3pm; Sat 7:30am-11am
  • Parsippany Mon-Fri 7am-3pm; Sat 7:30am-11am
  • Closed Sundays and Major Holidays
  • No Rental Trucks
  • Payment by Account, Check, Credit Card. No Cash
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Press Release - for immediate release

HAVE TOO MANY REUSABLE BAGS?

Addressing the accumulation of reusable bags in people's homes due to the unattended effects of the NJ Bag Ban, the MCMUA believes practicing waste reduction at the point of generation is always the better choice. So, reusing bags when necessary, refusing extra bags when asked, and disposing of bags when they have reached the end of their useful life are critical. Unfortunately, no recycling outlets exist currently for reuasble bags.

When looking for reuse options, donating to those in need is key for those in Morris County who have excess reusable bags. Whether it be from home delivery orders or collecting them over the course of time, one group in need of these bags in good condition and already cleaned and sanitized are food pantries. Donating them to those in need will allow them to continue providing healthy and nutritious foods without interruption of services. The following donation flyers the MCMUA created provide several outlets for individuals to donate them around Morris County with instructions on how to clean their bags.

How Do I Clean My Reusable Shopping Bags?

There are several ways to clean and sanitize your reusable bags.

Woven or nonwoven polypropylene bags:

Machine wash on a gentle cycle with soap (not detergent!) and cold water. Or, you can hand wash in your kitchen or bathroom sink with soap and water. Skip the dryer — instead, hang or line dry.

Nylon or polyester:

Hand wash in warm water with soap, not detergent. Turn the bag inside out and line dry.

Bamboo or hemp bags:

Launder on a gentle cycle with mild detergent or soap or hand wash. Machine or hang dry.

Cotton bags:

Launder with hot water, and your normal go-to detergent or hand wash. Machine or hang dry.

Insulated bags:

Hand wash with soap and warm water. Do not forget the inner and outer seams. Wipe with disinfecting wipes. Hang dry. Disinfecting wipes or sprays can also be used to clean bags. You can often determine the bag's material by some form of manufacturer tag.
 

  • New Jersey's bag ban has been an enormous success, reducing billions of single-use bags yearly from New Jersey's waste stream.
  • Donate any new, cleaned, and gently used reusable bags to area nonprofits or participating donation locations!
  • Let's sustain the momentum!
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MCMUA News

  • March 3, 2023 - Reusable Bag Reuse. Do you now have a glut of resable bags? While recycling them is not currently an option, donating them is an option. Keep reusing reusable bags, refuse them when you don't need them and donate any you won't be using yourselves.
     
  • March 11, 2022 - "Keep Morris County Litter Free" $600 clean-up grants and $200 poster contest avaialble for schoold grades 5-12.
    Click here for more information.
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  • February 1, 2022 - With retirement of Morris County District Recycling Coordinator, Liz Sweedy, the MCMUA announces its new recycling and clean communities team consisting of Anthony Marrone, District Recycling Coordinator; Chris Vidal, Assitant Recycling Coordinator and Christine Scano, Clean Communities Coordinator.
     
  • December 20, 2021 - Get a Few Tips and Recycle Right For the Holidays. image of non-recyclable holiday materials.
     
  • December 10, 2021 - One dollar ($1.00) per ton solid waste tip fee increase scheduled for 2022. Rates rise just under 1% to $102.50/ton starting Jan. 1, 2022. Graph of Transfer Station Tipping Fee History 1988-2019
     
  • December 6, 2021 - Counting Down to NJ's 2022 Plastic Carryout Bag and Polystyrene Foam Ban. image Bag Ban Header
     
  • November 22, 2021 - "Thanksgiving is for sharing," stated Dave Cole, the MCMUA's Supervisor of Curbside Recycling. image of Dave Cole and Turkeyto be donated
     
  • November 15, 2021Get $50 when you recycle your working fridge or freezer with JCP&L's Appliance Recycling Program image of JCP&L Recycling Program
  • November 4, 2021 - New NJ Law - Plastic Straws Are Now By Request Only.
  • October 30, 2021 - image of Paper shred IconMendham Township is holding a paper shredding fundraiser event on Sat. October 30, Mendham Library 2 West Main Street, Brookside, 8:30AM-12 noon. Cost is $5 per grocery bag and $10 per banker’s box for paper shredding. Resident with question can call the library 973-543-4018.
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  • October 1, 2021 - Lost wallet picked up by MCMUA and discovered at the Republic Services recycling center was returned to rightful owner. image of Eric Gabrielson holding a found wallet
     
  • October 1, 2021 - MCMUA will be taking part in the Morristown Festival on the Green on Sunday, October 3. Stop by to get recycling and trash decals, recycling market updates, and more. image Get the Point of the MCMUA Fall Festival Booth
     
  • August 12, 2021 - How to dry latex paint for disposal. It's not hazardous.
     
  • August 2021 - Stop fires caused by improper disposal of pressurized containers, metal chemical cylinders, and rechargeable batteries image flammables of concern
     
  • July 9, 2021 - Cleanup of Waterloo Valley Road & Stephen's State Park in Morris County image of leaders from July 9, 2021 cleanup
     
  • July 2021 - NJ's Bag Ban is Coming in 2022

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