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Kenilworth council weighs new bulk-waste and curbside recycling rules; proposes May rollout and grace period
Summary
Council members and public works staff discussed an ordinance to change bulk pickup rules, add recycling clarifications, limit bulk pickups to five items, and track tonnages; staff proposed a May rollout and an initial grace period for enforcement.
Kenilworth officials discussed a proposed ordinance to change how the borough handles bulk waste and curbside recycling, with staff recommending a phased rollout beginning in May and an initial period focused on education rather than fines.
Councilman Burrell and DPW staff outlined the proposal: instead of the current two annual bulk pickups, the borough would run scheduled monthly bulk-collection routes, limit curbside bulk to a five-item maximum per pickup, and classify recyclable bulky items (for example, scrap metal, some appliances and lawn equipment) so they are not counted against the five-item limit. DPW foreman Greg told the council the borough will track tonnages for six months and compare them to 2024 bulk pickup totals to measure savings.
Greg and other DPW staff described operational limits that shaped the proposal: municipal crews are limited to two workers on the…
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