Bordentown City Residents,
Over the past few months we have received numerous trash complaints throughout the City. The complaints range from trash being put out to early, to unapproved trash receptacles and loose trash being on the sidewalks and streets. If any violations are observed throughout the City warnings or a summons will be issued for the violation.
Please be courtesy to your neighbors and follow the below ordinances pertaining to trash collection.
Ordinance 174-3A
No waste receptacle shall be placed on the sidewalk prior to sunset of the day before such wastes are to be collected in the particular district. All empty receptacles shall be removed from the sidewalk no later than 6:00 p.m. of the day of collection.
Ordinance 174-3A
Containers for garbage or refuse shall be metal or plastic, watertight and fitted with handles and with a substantial tight-fitting metal or plastic cover. As an alternative, containers for garbage or refuse may be commercial plastic garbage or refuse bags securely tied, taped or tabbed closed. Shopping bags or other plastic bags which are not specifically sold as containers for garbage or refuse shall be prohibited.
On behalf of Chief Miller and Commissioner James Lynch, we thank you for your cooperation.
