Recycling and Trash Collection


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.

   
Do Not Bag 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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Recycling and Trash

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
 
Phone
(609) 641-0663 ext. 105
 
Fax
(609) 645-5098
 
Coordinator
Robert Battista