Howell Introducing New Option For Bulk Garbage Program

HOWELL, NJ — Howell Township residents will be able to drop off bulky items — old furniture, broken toys, and more — with the new bulk trash program that launches in April.

Beginning Tuesday, April 2, residents will be able to bring bulk items to the township's recycling center. The center will be open from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.

The center will accept all debris that normally is permitted during its curbside bulk pickup program, officials said. There is a limit of one pickup truck load per visit.

All residents must provide proof of residency to gain access to the recycling center, officials said. Present your driver's license, your property tax bill or your original unexpired lease agreement showing your name as the renter.

Commercial trucks will not be permitted to drop off bulk items.

All recycling, metal and leaf/brush dropoffs will be accepted with ID.

The following items will not be accepted for bulk dropoff:

• No demolition material/construction debris including flooring, sheds, doors, decks, sheetrock, lumber, shingles, trim/moulding, cabinets, concrete, brick, etc.
• No tires
• No hazardous materials
• No paint or motor oil

No trailers will be accepted on Saturdays and Sundays for bulk trash; trailers will be permitted only Tuesdays through Fridays.

Howell will continue its by-appointment-only curbside bulk pickups in the spring and fall, with 150 appointments available per zone each season, for residents who cannot make it to the recycling center.

Appointments for the spring will be accepted beginning April 8; call the Department of Public Works at 732-936-4500, ext. 2450 to make an appointment.