West Cape May awards new contract for trash and recycling collection saving Taxpayers

The Borough of West Cape May has awarded a five year residential trash contract to Blue Diamond Disposal, Inc., beginning in January 2011. Recycling will also be completed by Blue Diamond, with both collections taking place on Wednesdays, beginning January 5th. Mayor Pam Kaithern reports that officials hope the new schedule will be more convenient for residents.

In addition, the cost savings are substantial. "In year five of the new contract, West Cape May will be paying substantially less for trash and recycling than we are paying currently for trash alone," stated Mayor Kaithern, The Department of Public Works is in the process of planning for borough wide organic waste pickup. Details will be forthcoming.

Residents who previously purchased 96 gallon trash receptacles will be able to continue utilizing these cans or other cans currently in use. Those interested in obtaining 96 gallon cans may contact Blue Diamond directly for lease details at 609-861- 4700.


Borough wide BULK Trash pickup
Collected the THIRD WEDNESDAY of May and OCTOBER

Includes:Furniture, mattresses, boards, tied tree limbs
and pieces of wood, not more than 5 feet in length,
not more than 50 pound.

NOT Included: Tree stumps, cast iron, metal pipes, demolition,
construction material, cars or car parts, TV sets, computers,
white items (refrigerators, sinks, etc.)

The recycling facility located at Borough Hall is open Monday - Friday between 7:00AM and 3:00PM

A Landscape Waste Receptacle is available behind Borough Hall.

The Public Works Department picks Business glass, cans & plastics up every MONDAY. We do not collect Business paper or cardboard. .
Please do not discard bags or cans in this container.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - If regular pickup date is a holiday,
collection will be made on the next scheduled workday.

Please note:

  • All recyclables must be curbside by 7:00AM.*
  • All glass recyclables must be in a 20 gallon container or less.*
  • Cardboard boxes must be broken down.*
  • Loose paper must be in a paper bag.*

Holiday Trees are collected at curbside every Monday in January with the exception of Martin Luther King Day, when the trees will be collected on Tuesday.