Staff Report / garwoodLocal.org

The Borough of Garwood has announced details for its 2024 Residential Bulk Waste Cleanup Program. The program will accept a variety of items, including construction and renovation materials, bathroom fixtures, furniture (with fabric items like mattresses and pillows covered in plastic), fencing and posts, indoor and outdoor gym equipment, lawn mowers, and barbecue grills (without propane tanks).

There is a permit fee of $115 to participate in the program. The last bulk pickup date for 2024 is scheduled for Monday, October 21st. Applications to participate must be submitted by Friday, October 4th.

For more information or to download the permit application, residents can visit the Garwood Borough website at www.garwood.org or scan the provided QR code.

Source: Garwood Borough

Source Type: Gov

Source Location:

Garwood, NJ

403 South Avenue, Garwood, NJ

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