Regional Compliance Hub: Electronics + Motor Oil (Daily) & Cardboard Drop-Off (Mon–Fri) — Cherry Hill, NJ

Regional Compliance Hub: Electronics, used motor oil, and cardboard, the Township’s primary Public Works drop-off yard. Cherry Hill mandates recycling for multifamily properties, but also treats many apartment communities as commercial generators for collection purposes—meaning your landlord is responsible for daily trash/recycling service. For “special materials” like electronics and used oil, residents use the municipal hub: the Cherry Hill Public Works Complex at 1 Perina Blvd. [1][2][3]

Why This Is the Best Choice

The “Daily” Special-Materials Solution: Unlike many communities that are event-only, Cherry Hill directs certain special materials to Public Works. The Township’s ordinance lists items such as tires, motor oil, automotive batteries, CFLs/fluorescent lamps, and electronics as materials that must not be placed curbside and must be brought to the Department of Public Works for recycling. [2]

Accepted daily examples: The Township’s published recycling guidelines confirm residents may bring motor oil, car batteries, and passenger tires (without rims) to the Public Works Complex. [4]

Electronics recycling: This is the designated local drop option for common e-waste categories (TVs, computers, monitors). [2]

Important legal warning (NJ): New Jersey law prohibits disposing of “covered electronic devices” (including televisions and computers) in the trash. [5][6]

Cardboard hub: If moving boxes don’t fit in your apartment bin, you can flatten cardboard and drop it here (follow posted rules/signage). [2]

  • Facility: Cherry Hill Public Works Complex[1]
  • Address: 1 Perina Boulevard, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003[1]
  • Proof required: Township residency ID required for drop-offs[1]
  • Special materials: Tires, motor oil, automotive batteries, CFLs/fluorescent lamps, electronics → bring to DPW[2]
  • DPW phone: 856-424-4422[1]

Important Limits: No Paint (and Many Chemicals Are Event-Only)

No daily paint drop-off: Cherry Hill’s DPW “special materials” pathway is for specific categories like oil/batteries/tires/e-waste—not a full HHW facility. [2]

Hazardous waste events (Camden County): Liquids like pesticides, solvents, antifreeze, and many other HHW items are handled via Camden County HHW collection events, which publish a seasonal schedule and rotate locations (including Cherry Hill DPW on select dates). [7][8]

Latex paint note: Many HHW programs treat latex paint as non-hazardous. The common “plan B” is to dry it out (e.g., with kitty litter) and dispose in regular trash only after fully solid (follow local rules).

Crucial Rights: The Chapter 19 Mandate (Landlord Responsibility + “Commercial” Twist)

Mandate Type: Mandatory Recycling (local source-separation requirements) + Mandatory Offer to Recycle (property/hauler responsibility). Cherry Hill’s ordinance establishes mandatory source separation of common recyclables (including glass bottles) and sets rules for properties not served by the curbside program. [3]

Applicability Threshold: Applies broadly; additionally, properties that are business/commercial are not served by Township collection and must arrange private hauling. [9]

Your right (enforcement): If your complex has a trash dumpster but no recycling service, report it to: Cherry Hill DPW (856-424-4422) or the Camden County Division of Environmental Affairs. [1][10]

Bulk Trash: The “Apartment Gap” (Don’t Stage Furniture at Dumpsters)

Rule of thumb: Curbside bulk pickup is typically structured for homeowner routing, not apartment enclosures.

Apartment reality: Do not leave sofas/mattresses by dumpsters or curbs without property management approval—you can be cited for illegal dumping and create safety/rodent issues.

Self-haul option (fees apply): If your landlord refuses pickup, Pennsauken Township identifies the Pennsauken Sanitary Landfill as a drop-off option for certain loads at 9600 River Road, Pennsauken, NJ (charges are weight-based; call for rules). [11][12]

Glass Recycling: Accepted in Single-Stream (No Sorting Needed)

Status: Cherry Hill’s recycling rules include glass bottles in mandatory source separation / recycling participation, consistent with single-stream collection expectations. [3]

How We Solve This For You (National Doorstep)

Compliance is operational. For Cherry Hill multifamily communities, we help property management run an inspector-ready recycling program by standardizing bin access, reducing contamination, preventing overflow, and building resident-facing routines—plus a clear “plan B” for electronics, motor oil, and event-only HHW routing.

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EEAT Sources: [1] Cherry Hill Township: Public Works (address; residency ID note; contact)  |  [2] Cherry Hill Code, Ch. 19: “Special Materials” (tires, motor oil, batteries, CFLs/fluorescent lamps, electronics → bring to DPW)  |  [3] Cherry Hill Code, Ch. 19: mandatory source separation (includes glass bottles; enforcement framework)  |  [4] Cherry Hill Township: Recycling/Trash Guidelines (auto items: tires without rims; motor oil; car batteries → bring to Public Works)  |  [5] NJ P.L.2008, c.130 (Electronics Waste Management Act) (ban on disposing covered electronic devices as solid waste)  |  [6] NJDEP: E-Waste (covered devices; recycling requirements)  |  [7] Camden County: HHW Collection (schedule; accepted items; rotating locations)  |  [8] Cherry Hill Township Calendar: Camden County HHW event at Cherry Hill DPW (example date + rules)  |  [9] Cherry Hill Township: Current Guidelines (Township does not provide collection to business/commercial properties; private hauler responsibility)  |  [10] Camden County event listing (Environmental Affairs contact info)  |  [11] Pennsauken Township: Trash/Recycling/Waste (Pennsauken Sanitary Landfill address; hours; weight-based fee note)  |  [12] PCFACC: Pennsauken Sanitary Landfill (tipping fees charged by weight; contact)

 
National Doorstep - The Valet Trash Service Experts

Cherry Hill property managers, asset managers, and on-site teams: avoid ordinance violations while giving residents the clean, modern valet trash & recycling amenity they expect. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling program is engineered to align with Cherry Hill Township Code, Chapter 19 (Solid Waste and Recycling Management), the Camden County Solid Waste Management Plan, and New Jersey’s Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11 et seq.), helping you steer clear of municipal fines up to $2,000 per offense and state-level penalties while boosting NOI.

Within Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey, there is a township-wide mandatory source separation program for recyclables under Chapter 19, Article II. One- and two-unit dwellings using the Township’s curbside program are treated as residential users, but typical apartment communities with three or more units are treated as non-residential generators under §19-2.19 (Mandatory Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Source Separation Program). That means the property manager must arrange recycling collection for designated materials through a compliant hauler and keep areas clean and accessible. Camden County and NJDEP treat multifamily housing as a targeted generator class in the County Solid Waste Management Plan, so inspection and enforcement expectations are real even without a separate county apartment ordinance.

  • Protect NOI & Asset Value: Reduce risk of municipal penalties of up to $2,000 per violation under Cherry Hill’s general ordinance penalty provisions and $500–$1,000 per-offense state recycling penalties by aligning your program with Chapter 19 and state law.
  • Resident-First Convenience: Doorstep service that keeps residents out of dark enclosures, cuts down trips to dumpsters, and supports renewals, online reputation, and lender/insurer expectations.
  • Code-Smart Design: Container layouts, labels, and collection patterns designed around §19-2.6 and §19-2.19 source-separation requirements, the Camden County plan, and New Jersey’s mandatory recycling framework.
  • Hands-Off Compliance: We handle hauler coordination, resident education, and documentation so your on-site team can focus on leasing and operations instead of chasing contamination and code notices.

At a Glance: Cherry Hill Township vs. Camden County & New Jersey

Cherry Hill Township (Municipal Code)

  • Mandate Type: Mandatory source separation of recyclables for all users of the Township collection program, plus a mandatory non-residential source-separation program for properties not served by curbside (§19-2.6 and §19-2.19).
  • Applicability Threshold:
    • Residential users: Generally one- and two-unit dwellings using municipal curbside collection.
    • Most apartment communities (3+ units): Treated as non-residential generators required to source separate and arrange recycling collection for designated materials under §19-2.19.
  • Property Manager Duties: Source separate designated recyclables (e.g., paper, corrugated cardboard, glass bottles, metal/aluminum cans and other locally-designated items); arrange collection and delivery to a recycling facility through a licensed or authorized hauler; maintain containers and collection areas in a clean, accessible, and safe condition for residents.
  • Program Duties & Inspections: Cooperate with Township and county officials during inspections; respond promptly to warning notices; provide documentation of hauler contracts and recycling practices when requested by the Cherry Hill Recycling Coordinator or code enforcement.
  • Key Municipal Links:
    Cherry Hill Township Code – Chapter 19, Article II (Solid Waste & Recycling) · Cherry Hill General Penalty Provisions (Chapter 1, §1-5) · Cherry Hill Recycling – Official Township Page · Cherry Hill Township – Official Site

Camden County & New Jersey Framework

  • Mandate Type: New Jersey’s Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act requires municipalities and counties to implement mandatory recycling. Camden County’s Solid Waste Management Plan treats multi-family residential developments as a targeted generator class for recycling.
  • Applicability Threshold: The county plan applies county-wide through municipal ordinances. There is no separate county-only apartment recycling ordinance, but multifamily properties are explicitly included in county planning and outreach.
  • Program Duties: Multifamily properties in Camden County are expected to implement on-site recycling, cooperate with county and municipal enforcement, and ensure that designated materials are diverted from disposal in line with county and state diversion goals.
  • Risk Profile: Properties that fail to provide or maintain recycling can be cited under local ordinances (Cherry Hill Chapter 19), and serious or repeated violations can also attract state recycling penalties under N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.42 and related DEP regulations.
  • Key County & State Links:
    Camden County – Recycling Made Easy · NJDEP – Mandatory Recycling Statutes & Regulations · NJDEP – Recycling Program

Cherry Hill & Camden County Apartment Recycling Snapshot

Cherry Hill does not use a numeric “8+ units” style threshold. Instead, Chapter 19 splits properties between residential users served by municipal curbside (generally one- and two-unit dwellings) and all other generators. Most apartment communities fall into the non-residential category and are therefore required to source separate recyclables and arrange collection through a hauler in coordination with the Camden County Solid Waste Management Plan and state law.

Jurisdiction Apartment Recycling Mandate? Notes for Property Managers & Residents
Cherry Hill Township Yes – Mandatory source separation for multifamily as non-residential generators One- and two-unit dwellings using municipal curbside collection are treated as residential users with mandatory recycling under §19-2.6. Most apartment communities with 3+ units are treated as non-residential generators under §19-2.19, which requires the property manager to source separate and arrange collection of designated recyclables through a hauler. The Township and Camden County may inspect and enforce compliance, and violations are subject to Cherry Hill’s general penalty provisions.
Key local links: Chapter 19 – Solid Waste & Recycling · Cherry Hill Recycling
Camden County (Other Municipalities & Unincorporated Areas) Yes – Implemented via local ordinances under county & state plan Camden County implements New Jersey’s mandatory recycling law through its Solid Waste Management Plan and local municipal ordinances. The plan specifically calls out multi-family residential developments for enhanced recycling efforts. While the county does not publish a standalone “apartment-only” ordinance, multifamily properties are expected to provide recycling and may be inspected under both municipal code and county/state guidelines.
Key county & state links: Camden County Recycling · NJ Mandatory Recycling Act

Cherry Hill & New Jersey Fines & Penalties Snapshot

  • Municipal Ordinance Penalties (Cherry Hill): If a property violates Chapter 19 and no specific penalty is listed in that section, Cherry Hill’s general penalty provision in Chapter 1, §1-5 applies. This allows the Municipal Court to impose fines of up to $2,000 per offense, along with potential up to 90 days of imprisonment and/or community service, at the judge’s discretion.
  • Recycling-Specific Enforcement Tools: Under §19-2.6 and related provisions, the Township or its contractor may choose to refuse collection of solid waste and recyclables that are not properly separated, and may issue educational notices, warnings, or summonses through the Recycling Coordinator or Property Maintenance Division.
  • State Recycling Act Penalties: Under New Jersey’s Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act and implementing regulations, violations can carry penalties typically in the range of $500–$1,000 per offense for cited recycling violations, with more serious DEP enforcement powers available for egregious or repeated non-compliance.
  • Each Day Can Be a Separate Offense: When a non-compliant condition persists—such as failure to provide required recycling service, repeated mixing of recyclables with trash, or ignoring formal notices—each day can be treated as a separate offense under municipal and state enforcement frameworks, multiplying fine exposure.
  • Risk Management Tip for Property Managers: Build a documentation file that includes hauler contracts, service logs, photos of container areas, resident education materials, and any correspondence with Township or county officials. This helps demonstrate good-faith compliance if a notice of violation or citation is ever issued.

Cherry Hill Multifamily Recycling Compliance Checklist

Task Action / Requirement Helpful Links
☑ Confirm Property Type & Service Arrangement Determine whether your property is a one- or two-unit residential user on municipal curbside collection or a larger multifamily community operating as a non-residential generator. Most apartment communities in Cherry Hill fall under §19-2.19 and must source separate and arrange recycling collection through a hauler rather than relying on curbside carts. Cherry Hill Code – Chapter 19 · Cherry Hill Recycling
☑ Engage a Compliant Recycling Hauler Confirm that your current vendor provides dedicated recycling collection in addition to trash service and that recyclables are delivered to an authorized recycling facility in accordance with the Camden County Solid Waste Management Plan and NJDEP rules. If you only have trash collection, your property is exposed to enforcement risk under §19-2.19 and state law. Camden County Recycling Made Easy · NJDEP Recycling Program
☑ Provide Adequate Container Capacity & Access Right-size recycling containers so residents have reliable capacity for designated recyclables and are not forced to throw recyclables into trash due to overflow. Place recycling containers in safe, well-lit, and convenient locations, ideally adjacent to trash containers, and design valet collection points so separating recyclables is simple for residents. Cherry Hill Recycling Guidelines · Camden County – Acceptable Materials
☑ Implement Resident Education & Signage Provide clear, recurring resident education at move-in and throughout the year: what materials must be recycled, how to prepare them, and where to place them for collection. Use simple signage at enclosures, mail areas, elevators, and digital channels so every resident knows how to participate in the recycling program that keeps the property in compliance. NJDEP Recycling Education Resources
☑ Monitor, Document & Respond to Issues Conduct regular walk-throughs of trash and recycling areas, capture photos of container conditions, and track contamination or overflow events. Keep records of service schedules, hauler tickets, and resident communications. Use this documentation to adjust service levels, support residents, and show inspectors that the property manager is actively managing recycling in line with Cherry Hill and Camden County expectations. Cherry Hill Township – Contact & Departments · Camden County Office of Sustainability

Need to get out of the “up to $2,000 per offense” risk zone? Request a Free Compliance Audit for your Cherry Hill or Camden County property. We’ll review your current setup, right-size containers and service, design a resident-friendly valet trash & recycling program, and prepare the inspector-ready documentation you need to show alignment with Cherry Hill Chapter 19, the Camden County Solid Waste Management Plan, and New Jersey’s mandatory recycling requirements.

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