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Waste Management is under contract to the Township to collect refuse and recyclables.

refuse disposal Refuse in Robinson Township is collected every Tuesday. Please be reminded, for that the collection schedule is delayed to Wednesday during the week of Memorial Day and Labor Day. Recyclables are generally collected every other Tuesday. You can print a copy of the schedule here. Printable forms on this site are PDFs. If you can't open and view the schedule -- download Adobe Reader here -- it's free.
There are some businesses and larger residential communities within Robinson Township who have other contracts with waste management companies that differ on pickup days and communal recycling containers. Check with your Property Management. State law requires all residents and businesses to recycle.

For individual home owners, refuse and recycling containers can be placed at curbside after 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to collection and should be be removed by 6:00 p.m. the day of collection.

Tag Program for Seniors -- Package of 10 tags for $15. The program is especially designed for customers 65 or older who have small amounts of trash. To sign up for the "tag" program customers must register at the Township office with proper identification and call Waste Management customer service at 1-800-866-4460 to purchase the tags.

Garbage/Refuse Preparation:

Branches and carpet must be cut to 4 ft. lengths and bundled
Building materials/car parts are NOT accepted with regular trash pick-up
Freon needs to be removed -- proof of removal must be attached (sticker and invoice)
Paint must be dried (lids off)
Cans/Trash bags should not exceed 60 lbs.

In the general community, special recycling containers have been provided to each house however they remain the property of the Township. The container is to be used only for recycling. Plastic bags or other receptables are not acceptable and will not be picked up. If lost, stolen, or damaged you must purchase a new container from the Township.

Everything you wanted to know about Recycling, but were afraid to ask!