Trash and Recycling collection services for the City of Absecon are provided by the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA).
The City of Absecon has provided residents with one trash and one recycling container. The containers must be used for trash and recycling as required by city code and ACUA guidelines. If additional trash or recycling containers are needed, they can be purchased by calling the recycling coordinator at (609) 641-0663 ext. 105.
Trash, recycling, yard waste containers shall be stored on the side or rear of the premises, except for corner properties, which shall be stored behind the rear building line opposite the principle front yard.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting the recycling coordinator at (609) 641-0663 ext. 105, or by contacting ACUA directly at (609) 272-6950.
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Container Guidelines
Items must be out before 7:00 AM on the day of pick up.
Containers, when full, may not weigh more than 50 lbs. Containers weighing more than 50 lbs. will not be emptied. Carts are dumped using a hydraulic tipper and do not require the same weight restrictions.
ACUA will no longer empty drums and barrels of any size for recycling, trash, or yard waste.
Most Atlantic County residents are eligible to receive one 20-gallon recycling bucket per year at no cost. If using a non-ACUA recycling container, please ensure it is clearly marked for recycling. You can click here to request stickers online.
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How do I properly dispose of an item?
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What is bulk waste?
Most large items that cannot fit into your regular trash can are considered bulky waste. Examples include:
- Mattresses
- Furniture
- Vacuums
- Carpeting - Must be cut into 4' lengths, rolled and tied (1 roll= 1 item).
Other items considered bulky waste that can be brought to the ACUA facilities for disposal include:
- Campers and mobile homes - a handling fee ($100) may be applied
- Boats and jet skis. However, the motor must be removed and the item must be free of all fluids, such as gas and motor oil. Gas and motor oil can be disposed of through the ACUA's household hazardous waste drop-off program. If not able to remove motor or fluids, contact an Auto Salvage Yard. Boats that do not fit between bollards at the scalehouse (109" wide) are charged a flat rate of $1,000.00 rather than the bulky waste fee.
For bulky waste disposal rates and hours of operation at the ACUA, click here.
Bulky waste DOES NOT include:
- Electronics - Click here for disposal information.
- Rigid Plastics - plastic chairs, coolers, etc. As of November 30, 2020, ACUA will no longer collect rigid plastics for recycling. If you cannot reuse or donate this item, it should be discarded as trash.
- Construction or Demolition Debris - toilets, bathtubs, windows, roofing materials, etc. Click here for disposal information.
- Metals or CFC-containing Appliances - Unless it is clearly stated that ACUA will collect metals and appliances in your town, scrap metal or appliances are not considered bulky waste.
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What is yard waste?
Yard Waste Includes:
- Leaves
- Grass
- Brush
- Branches
- Tree Parts
- Christmas Trees
Yard Waste DOES NOT include:
- Bamboo
- Cornstalks
- Reeds
- Seagrass
- Pampas grass
- Hay/Straw bales
- Pumpkins
- Food items
These items can be disposed of in your regular trash.
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