Go Green Perth Amboy

10/08/2015

: You'll save 400 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions by replacing any incandescent light bulbs for CFL bulbs.

10/05/2015

DIY Reusable Paper Towels

: Here is a fun (and cheap!) way to ditch paper towels for reusable cloth:

10/02/2015

Happy World Smile Day! Do an act of kindness and help one person smile today :)

09/30/2015

: If you notice that your favorite restaurant used Styrofoam takeout boxes, kindly ask them to start using Aluminum tins instead.

09/28/2015

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09/25/2015

If you have any suggestions to improve our recycling program please give us a call at, 732-826-2010. We would love to hear your tips!

09/24/2015

Guidelines

If you have any questions about Perth Amboy's recycle guidelines, your answers might be right here!

09/22/2015

Contact Us

Make sure to contact us if you'd like to stay involved and help reduce sanitation in our community:

09/21/2015

What item in your household do you recycle the most?

09/18/2015

What was your favorite neighborhood clean-up with Perth Amboy?

09/16/2015

Here are 4 tips to reduce office paper waste:

09/14/2015

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09/10/2015

If you are getting rid of a large item you might want to consider these three questions first: 1. Can it be reused? 2. Could you repurpose it? 3. Can you fix it?

09/08/2015

Contact Us

If you are interested in staying involved or simply have a recycling question, contact us today:

09/07/2015

Happy Labor Day from the City of Perth Amboy Public Works!

09/04/2015

Did you know that it's National Wildlife day? Not only does recycling offer numerous human health and environmental benefits, but it also protects our wildlife. So make sure to reduce, reuse, recycle!

09/02/2015

Reminder: Do not set out your garbage on September 7th, Labor Day. We will not collect garbage since it's a holiday and will pick it up the following day.

09/01/2015

With the new school year starting in a few days, you should think of planning a "Swap Party". Get together with others and trade your child's clothes, books, and toys.

08/31/2015

Contact Us

Our community could use a little tidying up after a long summer! Contact us today to learn how you can get involved:

08/28/2015

: 80% of the water pollution is due to domestic sewage like throwing garbage on open ground and water bottles.

08/26/2015

To make recycling fun at home, designate one family member to be the "Recycle Police". They can be in charge of regularly checking that the right materials are going in the right bins.

08/24/2015

Remember…

08/21/2015

: Instead of using a disposable coffee cup every morning, invest in a thermos or mug to reuse throughout the week.

08/19/2015

Schedules

Keep up to date with our schedules or take a look at our drop off locations here:

08/17/2015

Timeline photos

08/14/2015

Help make Perth Amboy a city that Grasscycles! Grasscycling is when you leave chopped grass clippings on a mowed lawn to act as a fertilizer, shelter from the sun, and much more!

08/13/2015

Did you know that 50% of littered items are cigarette butts? Ci******es are made of cellulose acetate which could take 10 years to disintegrate! Please remember to discard your cigarette butts into a nearby trash can.

08/12/2015

: Double copy when you can! If possible, use both sides of the paper when printing or when you need scrap paper.

08/10/2015

Remember, no bags should ever be set out on the curb without a container. So, make sure you keep your garbage and recycle containers close by!

08/07/2015

Tomorrow is National Garage Sale Day! Garage Sales are a great way to recycle your unwanted items to someone who needs them, for a great price! The extra cash doesn’t hurt too :)

08/06/2015

75% of people admitted that they littered in the past 5 years. Lets help that number go down!

08/04/2015

Contact Us

Volunteering can be very rewarding! Contact us to learn how you can get involved with our community.

08/03/2015

Water Pollution Fact Sheet

Did you know that it's Water Quality Month? Please read this fact sheet on what your family can do to prevent water pollution from their homes:

07/30/2015

What is E-Waste?

Educating yourself about E-waste is important to our environment! Read this article and learn some interesting facts about E-waste that you probably didn’t know.

07/29/2015

Camping this summer? Make sure to bring your own trash bags to gather any trash and recyclables to take with you when you leave.