Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority
The information on this page was provided by the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA) and is posted on the Wantage website for the benefit of our residents. For information on SCMUA, please visit its website at scmua.org
Hours
Solid Waste/Recycling Center is located at 34 Route 94, Lafayette. It is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Recycling Services
The SCMUA provide the following recycling services to Sussex County residents, schools, and businesses:
See site for more information: scmua.org/Cit-e-Access/webpage.cfm?TID=121&TPID=11922
Household Hazardous Waste Days
June 5 and November 6
Dispose of lead and oil base paints, stains, thinners, pool chemicals, mercury, lubricants, chlorine, driveway sealer, fluorescent bulbs, household batteries, and
more. Limits: 100 lbs. dry; 10 gal. liquid waste; 25 fluorescent bulbs per vehicle. Scale charge for larger quantities.
Electronics Recycling Days
March 27, May 22, July 24, October 23
Examples include: computers, printers, cell phones, televisions, VCR’s, DVD & CD’s, fax machines, copiers, radios, stereos, etc. Limits: Up to five units per vehicle. Scale charge for larger quantities. Landfill disposal ban on certain electronics - See www.scmua.org
Recycling Center
The SCMUA provides a comprehensive recycling center for residents and businesses. These services are provided free of charge to residents. See the SCMUA website for materials that are accepted at the center. Note: plastic bags are NOT accepted. These can be recycled at most supermarkets.
Medical Waste Sharps Collection
First Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. to noon.
Fee charged by vendor.
Document Shredding
Third Friday of the month, 9 a.m. to noon.
Charge by voluume, $6 minimum, no limit.
Mulch and Compost
Sussex County residents can handload regular mulch and compost for free. The SCMUA will load colored mulch and compost for a nomimal fee.