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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
F.A.Q. Wood With Lead Paint
The MCMUA operates one of NJ's most comprehensive household hazardous waste (HHW) programs. This F.A.Q. page and information on hazardous materials is intended as a guide about HHW materials as well as the MCMUA's HHW program. This information is a general guide and does not constitute official rule, regulation or law.
Hazardous Waste Materials
- Adhesives
- Aerosols
- Antifreeze
- Appliances (CFCs)
- Art & Crafts
- Asbestos
- Batteries (Auto & Boat)
- Batteries, Household (dry cell)
- Cell Phones
- Compressed Gas Cylinders
- Driveway Sealer
- Electronics
- Fire Extinguishers
- Fluorescents
- Gasoline
- Medical Waste
- Kerosene
- Mercury
- Motor Oil & Filters
- Muriatic Acid (HCl)
- Paints & Stains
- Pesticides
- Photo Chemicals
- Pool Chemicals
- Propane
- Rock Salt
- Smoke Detectors
- Solvents
- Wood with Lead Paint
Hazards
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Ingested lead paint chips has been proven to cause brain damage in children.
Handling
- Handle items (moldings, doors and windows) in a way that minimizes paint chipping.
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Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Management Options
- Households may dispose of small amounts of painted wood in the trash, although local size restrictions may require pieces to be cut.
- If there is a choice of disposal facilities: send items with lead-based paint to a lined solid waste landfill rather than a waste-to-energy facility. IWC Aquatimer 2000 Replica
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If items are removed by a contractor, the contractor must dispose of them according to federal, state and local requirements.