Garbage and Recycling
The mission of the Garbage and Recycling Department is to promote the health and well-being of individuals in Franklin Lakes by efficient removal and disposal of all household waste. Through education and oversight programs the department works to motivate residents to increase the amount of material they recycle and decrease the levels of garbage they create. Successful implementation of these programs will maximize revenue from sale of recyclables and minimize the cost of solid waste tonnage fees while helping the environment.
Annual Data
Below is one of the annual reports showing comparative performance data for the Garbage and Recycling Department over a series of years for the measure entitled “Annual Tons of Garbage vs. Tons Recycling.”
Performance Measures Currently Tracked by the Garbage and Recycling Department :
| Tons of garbage, recycling, and yard waste collected Tons of textiles, books and electronic waste Revenue from recycling resale Cost of garbage and recycling collections (contract fees) Rate per ton garbage and recycling |