Recycling update… collections to resume Wednesday, June 30th
UPDATE FOR JUNE 22, 2021: Burlington County has notified the Borough they’ll resume recycling collections in Palmyra on Wednesday, June 30th — our normally scheduled collection day. The County is hopeful they’ll be able to maintain the regular schedule going forward.
REMINDER: Public Works remains open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Wednesday evenings until 7:00 PM; and Saturday mornings 7:00 AM until noon to accept recycling.
Previous post…
Due to the ongoing county driver shortages, recycling will not be collected tomorrow June 16 as originally scheduled. To avoid congestion curbside, please do not place your carts out for collection. Notification of a make-up collection day will be posted on our website, Facebook page, and electronic sign as soon as it is available.
You can also keep up to date through the county link at:
News Flash • Burlington County, NJ • CivicEngage
Excess recycling can be taken to the bins at Public Works Monday-Friday 7am-3pm, Wednesday Evening 3pm-7pm and Saturday Morning 7am-noon.
Earlier posts…
Recycling collection in Palmyra will begin Wednesday, June 9th and finish on Thursday, June 10th!
Please keep your carts at the curb through Thursday, June 10th.
Please expect the recycling collection schedule to be disrupted though July! Please check here and our Facebook page for additional updates and collection days.
Thank you for your patience!
Received from County officials on 5/26/2021:
OTC* is now facing a severe driver shortage which is causing delays in collection.
There will be no recycling collection in Palmyra next week (scheduled for Thursday, June 3rd due to holiday) and collection will be postponed until the following week.
The staffing situation is very fluid and changes by the day.
We will update you on Tuesday, June 1st regarding expected makeup dates.
The month of June will present a serious service challenge because the federal exemption that allowed OTC truck drivers to work extended hours will expire on May 31st.
OTC has been aggressively hiring and using a “temp” agency, but a national driver shortage has made it extremely difficult to find and retain drivers.
We will be posting schedule delay information on the County’s website and Facebook page and sending notices via Recyclecoach.
Please urge resident to sign up for notifications on Recyclecoach.
To reduce the amount of material at the curb, please encourage residents to bring overflow cardboard to your drop-off (Public Works Yard, Firth Ln — Monday – Friday 7:00 AM-3:00 PM, Wednesday until 7:00 PM, and Saturday mornings from 7:00 AM until noon.)
NOTE: Palmyra Public Works is now open every Wednesday evening from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM for bulk trash and recycling!
Please spread the word that OTC is looking for CDL – Class B drivers with air brake endorsement. Resumes may be emailed to Jim McGurl at jmcgurl@otc.bc.org. For hiring questions, please contact Jim at 609-267-6889 ext. 154.
We expect that the next collection cycles will also be delayed and will update you accordingly.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation. Thank you.
* Occupational Training Center (O.T.C.) is a private, non-profit corporation that proudly offers diversified vocational rehabilitation and job placement programs for adults with disabilities in Burlington County, New Jersey. OTC is the organization that collects recycling materials for Burlington County.
