Education at Essex County Environmental Center

THE ESSEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY MEETING SCHEDULE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, N.J.SA. 10:4-1 et. seq., PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Essex County Utilities Authority (the “Authority”) has established its meeting schedule for the year of 2022 (through its 2023 Reorganization Meeting). All meetings are scheduled to be held at 2:00 pm at the Authority’s offices, The Leroy F. Smith , Jr. , Public Safety Building, 60 Nelson Place, 6th Floor, Newark, NJ, on the dates set forth above. In accordance with the “Open Public Meetings Act” NJSA 10:4-6 and N.J.S.A 10:4-8(b), the Essex County Utilities Authority until further notice will be conducting its monthly meetings via telephonic conference call in connections. If any members of the public would like to join the monthly meeting, please call the ECUA Office to get the number (Telephone number 973-792-9060) at least 24 hours before the commencement of the scheduled meeting. If any member of the public would like to make any public comment via email please send it to lcaruso@essexutil.com at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the scheduled meeting. Your comment will be read into the record during the public comment portion of the meeting.

SWAC Meeting Minutes

2024

January

March

May

2023

2022

2021

SWAG Project Farm Resolution

September

November

2020

2019

SWAC Agendas

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

ECUA Financial Reports

List of 2022 Tipping Prices

List of Consultants and Vendors Paid Over Bid Limit

2024 SWAC Meeting Schedule

In accordance with the “Open Public Meetings Law,” N.J.S.A 10:4-6 et seq., the Essex County Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) will hold regular meetings, open to the public, at 1:00 p.m. on the specific dates as follows for the year 2024:

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – Garibaldi Hall

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 – Garibaldi Hall

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 – Garibaldi Hall

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 – Garibaldi Hall

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – Garibaldi Hall

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 – Garibaldi Hall

All meetings will be at 1:00 PM in the Essex County Environmental Center at Garibaldi Hall, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ, unless otherwise indicated.

Disposing of Pressurized/Compressed Gas Cylinders/Tanks

Fire Extinguishers

Bring to Essex County Household Hazardous Waste Events

Propane Tanks

Bring small camping size up to 20 lb. barbeque size propane cylinders and tanks to Essex County Household Hazardous Waste Events

You may also recycle propane tanks by writing “RECYCLE” on the tank and taking it to any Blue Rhino location. Standard sized (20lbs.) propane tanks of any brand are accepted at Blue Rhino locations and there is no charge to participate in their program.

Helium Tanks

Please contact the tank manufacturer of this product for proper guidelines.

Additional Resources

Balloon Time Recycling

Balloon Time Recycling Video

Oxygen Tanks

Contact supplier listed on the tank for proper handling and disposal procedures. Some suppliers retain ownership of the tanks and may rent them to home users. Some suppliers will come pick them up or you may be able to deliver them to a nearby location.

Below are companies in the Essex County area, which may take oxygen cylinders/tanks. Most will take only cylinders/tanks with their label on it. (as of Mar 2021)

AWISCO, West Orange, NJ 973-736-020
Accepts oxygen tanks from residents at no charge.

Praxair Welding Gas and Supply Store, Newark, NJ 973-589-7895
Accepts only oxygen tanks labeled Praxair or Linde.

Lindcare, Livingston, NJ 973-808-9515
Accepts/picks up only the Linde oxygen tanks that they provided to the user.

Airgas, Linden, NJ 908-486-8230
Airgas, Paterson, NJ 973-742-221
Accepts only oxygen tanks with Airgas label.

Apria Health Care Roselle, NJ 908-793-0034
Accepts/picks up only tanks labeled Apria supplied by them.

Acceptable Materials

Pesticides and Herbicides

Darkroom/Photographic chemicals

Driveway sealer

Aerosol spray paints

Nicad/Rechargeable Batteries

Automotive fluids (antifreeze, motor oil, steering fluids, etc.)

Household cleaning fluids

Car batteries

Fire extinguishers (home)

Pool chemicals

Mercury and products containing mercury

Gasoline/Kerosene

Oil based paints and stains

Chemistry sets

Propane tanks (barbecue type)

Fluorescent light bulbs and ballasts

Unacceptable Materials

Latex paint

Regulated Medical Waste or Infectious Waste

Explosives, Munitions, Ordnance or Reactive Materials

Unlabeled or Unidentified Materials

Commercial or Industrial Waste

Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms*

*These products should be returned to their manufacturer.

Asbestos

Empty Containers

Household batteries( AA, AAA, C, D, 9V)

Microwaves

Not For Commercial and Industrial Facilities.

Plastic #1 and #2

Plastic #1

Plastic #1 refers to polyethylene terephthalate. Common uses include water and soft drink bottles, food jars and containers, and salad dressing bottles.

Plastic #2

Plastic #2 refers to high density polyethylene. Common uses include bottles for household cleaners and milk jugs.

White Goods

Refrigerators, ranges, water heaters, freezers, and other similar domestic appliances.

Ferrous Scrap

Ferrous metals contain iron, while non-ferrous metals do not. Ferrous metals are also magnetic.

Acceptable Materials

Computers

Monitors

Printers

Telecom Equipment

Fax Machines

Speakers

Main Frames

DVD Players

Old Cellular Telephones

Scanners

Televisions

Keyboards

VCRs

Stereos

Toasters

Irons

Unacceptable Materials

Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms*

*These products should be returned to their manufacturer.

Commercial and Large Quantity Users May Not Drop Off Items.

Recycling and Environmental Education in Essex County

Essex County Environmental Center

2024 Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale

2024 Essex County Making g'ART'bage Contest

2023 Essex County Earth Day Celebration

Education at the ECEC

What's Happening at the Environmental Center?

Field Trips and Outreach Programs for Schools & Groups

Camps, Contests, and Events in the Essex County Parks

Birthday Parties at Essex County Environmental Center

West Essex Park, Home of the Essex County Environmental Center

Avoid the Spark!

Field Trips and Outreach Programs for
Schools & Groups

Camps, Contests, and Events in the
Essex County Parks