The Borough of Pompton Lakes would like to inform residents on what is accepted in recycling.

Accepted Materials:
Mixed Paper, Office Paper, and Envelopes
Corrugated Cardboard (flatten and/or cut into bundles)
Telephone Books and Soft Cover Books
Glass Food and Beverage Jars (all colors)
Aluminum & Metal Beverage Containers
Pet Food Cans
Milk Jugs and Plastic Beverage Bottles
Detergent and Shampoo Containers
Juice Boxes & Juice/Beverage Cartons
Plastic with #1 or #2 Symbols

Not Accepted:
Plastic Bags
Pizza Boxes
Light Bulbs
Aluminum Foil & Baking Pans
Drinking Glasses, Dishes, and Broken Window Glass
Ceramics and Pottery
Aerosol Cans
Motor Oil and Anti Freeze Containers
Clothes Hangers
Cookie Tins and Bandage Tins
Carbon and Waxed Paper
Tissue Paper, Napkins, Paper Plates, and Paper Towels
Styrofoam
Plastics with #3-#7 Symbols.

Any questions can be directed to the Department of Public Works at (973) 835-1465.