Readington Garbage Options

Why this Page?

This page is an attempt to collect information for Readington Residents who are looking for a path forward for their garbage services after 1/1/2024. I do not intend to publicize, organize, or support any sort of response to the township committee as that ship has sailed. I will share what information they have provided here as an aid in transition including an advice, service options, dates, etc.

• November 6th Press Release about the Committee's Garbage Contract Decision

• Video of the November 6th Readington Township Committee Meeting where decision was approved

• The Township released updates to their Facebook page that can be found here: Readington Township, NJ

  • Here is the text of the 11/9 letter: letter

• November 20th Meeting is here.

  • Mr. Sheola does a very thorough job of describing the situation at starting around 1:10.

  • Note, the listserv is currently broken though.

Critical Information Known as of 11/17/23

• Current Sticker Service will continue through 12/31/2023, and sticker service will end as of that date.

  • Readington is currently in negotiations with Republic on how unused stickers can be refunded. Look for updates.

• According to a letter posted on 11/9/23 at 5pm by the township

• For those of you who have been utilizing Republic Services for cart rental, it is important to note that Republic will be removing those carts before the year concludes. 𝐓𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝.

  • On the 15th, residents have been getting phone calls telling them that Republic will be continuing. So, they are still an option. Full details are still not clear to me.

  • I was able to receive a quote on the 20th.

• Readington Township officials have not yet provided any details or guidance on transition, except to say they are working it.

  • I personally do not expect anything important from them. It is better for each township resident to get quotes on their own.

Text of Service Request Quote I am sending to each service:

Looking for curbside residential pickup service at 12 Fieldstone Way, Whitehouse Station, NJ start 1/1/24 as replacement for old Readington Sticker program. Looking for price of 65 and 95 gallon can options, weekly service including regular recycling pickup. Please include setup/drop-off fees and contract/service terms.

How you can help!

Please send email to me at garbage@gebele.com with updates or pertinent info about options or quotes you have received. If you have new providers to consider, please send them me as well.

If you don't want to do email, you can also add comments to the spreadsheet below, I will receive the comments and incorporate as appropriate.

Please do not post to Facebook with feedback to me! There is a 99% chance I will miss the posting!

Potential Service Providers

All service provider information on this site is provided as a public service by me with help of various volunteers. I make no representation as to correctness, and I also make no recommendations. I am happy to receive corrections and updates!

Note, this was updated based upon the township's letter of 11/9/23, then each day as new info emerges...

1. • Angelone's Disposal & Recycling- 908-655-1334 -  https://angelonesdisposal.com

     • They have published flyers that turned at Cushetunk on the 17th.

   • Arm Carting - 908-647-0436 -  https://www.armcarting.com/

     • Apparently they are offering service, no details yet.

   • Blue Start Carting - 908-722-7979 - https://www.bluestarcarting.com/residential-services

     • I received a quotation from Blue Star on 11/11/23

       • Prices for 65 and 95 gallon service, once or twice a week.

       • Note, Recycling fees are not yet finalized - rumor is call back around the 17th for recycling plan.

   • Cortese - 908-233-1914 - https://cortesedisposal.com/residential-garbage-pick-up/

     • Most callers have found they are not offering residential service in Readington.

   • Dave's - 908-369-2222 - https://www.davesdisposalservice.com

     • All callers have found they are not offering residential service in Readington.

   • Grand - 908-222-1566  - https://www.grandsanitation.com

     • All callers have found they are not offering residential service in Readington.

   • Interstate Waste Services - 866-342-5497 - https://interstatewaste.com/

     • local emailer Greg received a full quote from ISW on the 17th. It can be found here: IWS .

   • LMR - 908-454-4550 - https://www.lmrdisposal.com/

     • on 11/11/23, I received a quote and a brochure from Pete Santana and Rob C. of LMR. I agreed to post the images here: Pricing and Postcard Brochure 

     • The prices are consistent with the pricing told to me and others.

     • weekly garbage and recycling pickup, 96 gal = $28, 65 gal = $25 per month

   • Readington Carting & Disposal Service, Inc. - 908-616-2161 (apparently out of business)

   • Republic - 908-730-7800 - https://www.republicservices.com/residents

     • I received a full quote from Republic on Nov 20th. You can see the details here: Republic Quote.

       • I was told by the representative that a deposit of $50 is required, and they have drop off fees for both containers, and that they will waive the fee for the Recycling container if you already have one.

     • A resident (C. H.) got the following info from Republic on Nov-11: Current customer with contracts will continue after 1/1/24, but they are NOT taking new customer today. This contradicts the letter from the township. Who knows what is going on here!

     • Recent reports state that they are working on a new price model by around NOV 17th.

     • Residents are starting to receive messages about Republic continuing service. Here is a rough transcription from one of my helpers:

       • We are calling all residents in Readington Township. Republic Services will continue to provide solid waste disposal services to residents of Readington Township starting January 1, 2024. Residents can sign up as a single service customer by calling 908-730-7800. 

       • It sounds like existing customers with contracts will continue, but sticker users will not be served unless they setup a new account/service with them. I have not heard pricing for new customers yet.

   • Sanico - 908-475-3300 - https://sanicoinc.com/residential

     • On Nov 14th, I received an email from Brendan Bowers of Sanico with a detailed description of their offering. He mentioned that Sanico was notified on the 13th that the contracts were rejected. He is working on getting an online signup page and he will share as soon as it is ready.

     • The outlines of their offering is:

       • Weekly garbage pickup with bi-weekly recycling. Carts are provided. No cart pick-up/drop-off fees, environmental taxes or fuel surcharges.

       • Rates are 95 gal = $28, 65 gal = $25, 35 gal = $23 per month

       • Recycling IS included in this offer.

   • Waste Management - 800-633-9096 - https://wm.com

     • All callers have found they are not offering residential service in Readington.

Other potential helpful links

1. • Here is a list published by Clinton Township

   • Here is the Recycling Guide for 2023 as published on the township site: https://www.readingtontwpnj.gov/images/public-works/Recycling-Waste-Guide-2023.pdf

List of Responses and Status for each Service

• If you click on the sheet display below, you can open your own copy of the spreadsheet for copying and viewing purposes.

• In addition, the sheet allows comments. Please add comments if you receive additional information that you wish to share with the community.