Second Quarter 2019ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER…This newsletter is published quarterly to provide Plainfield residents with news and information about PMUA services and community outreach.For newsletter questions or comments, contact PMUA at (908) 226-2518, email us at reachpmua@pmua.org, or visit us online at www.pmua.info.N

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discard trash in a can not a toiletToilet paper and bodily waste are the only materials that should be flushed. Trash includes: baby wipes, paper towels, medicine, food, grease, flushable wipes (they are not really flushable), diapers, tissues, feminine hygiene products, hair, dental floss, incontinence pads, sponges or toilet cleaning scrub pads. All of these items should be discarded in a trash can as they are not flushable and can clog your sewer system.

most "flushable" wipes are not flushableA few years ago, the Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage Authority (PARSA), conducted a test on wipes, and the results revealed that when a “flushable” wipe was flushed it did not decompose. The study showed that after 100 flushes through the PARSA Potty, the wipe had still not broken down. This particular type of wipe is no longer on the market, and although some new flushable wipes appear to perform very well, the current industry guidelines for determining flushability are inadequate.So rule of thumb, keep flushable wipes out of the toilet to avoid messy and costly sewer back-ups. Discard all wipes in a trash can only.tissues should not be flushedTissue and toilet paper are not the same material. Paper towels, napkins, and face tissue (ex. Kleenex) are significantly stronger than toilet paper, and are specifically designed for higher absorption. Because of their durability against wetness, these tissues often take too long to break down, and can cause sewer line blockages. To prevent clogging pipes, keep tissues out of the toilet, and toss them in the trash.

Call 908-226-2518 or go online to www.pmua.info/pecto register and have your PMUA bills e-mailed to you.

For a limited time, grass will be accepted for drop-off at the PERC/Transfer Station on Wednesdays only. Clean grass only. No leaves, brush, vegetative debris or other waste material is allowed.

Fees apply. Call (908) 226-2518 for full details and guidelines.

Hours of Operation:Monday - Friday

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.(Waste drop-off ends 15 min. before closing.)

Discard Your Grass at the PERC Transfer Station

Early Morning Summer CollectionsAs of July 9, through the extreme heat of the summer months, garbage collections may begin as early as 3:00 a.m.

Please remember to follow all protocol in our PMUA Waste Disposal Rules, including:

- Carts should be placed curbside after 8 p.m. the day before your collection.

- Carts should be removed from the curb by 8 a.m. the day after your collection.

SAVE THE DATE • SEPT. 7, 2019Vendors Wanted - Sell your goods at our enviro-fair. Are you an environmentalist and would like to host a green exhibit?Call 908-226-2518 ext. 258 to reserve your vendor or exhibit table.

PMUA Roll-Off Container RentalsCleaning out your attic or basement? Renovating a property? Rent a PMUA dumpster to dispose of your debris. Residents, professional contractors, and landscapers can all benefit from PMUA's roll-off container service for quick, convenient removal of large-scale debris and unwanted materials.

Collection Rate: $185 for drop & pull fee and 10-day rental.Disposal Tonnage: billed at $110/ton.Brush Tonnage: billed at $60/ton.

Electronics are not accepted in your curbside waste collections.E-Waste is accepted for disposal at the PERC/Transfer Station, free of charge to Plainfield residents and property owners only. Items accepted include:

• TVs • eReaders (i.e. Kindle, Nook, Tablets) • Computers • Fax Machines • Monitors • Copy Machines • Laptops • Printers

DROP-OFF GUIDELINES: Maximum 2 electronic items per day, per person allowed for drop-off. PMUA reserves the right to limit E-Waste drop-off once capacity is reached.

Plastic Bags Of Any Kind Cannot Be Discarded in Recycling Carts. Return Plastic Bags to Retailers.

Materials Must Be Placed Loosely in Carts

RECYCLE REMINDER

PLAINFIELD RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING REMINDER: ONLY ONE GROUP OF MATERIAL IS COLLECTED EACH WEDNESDAY.

PMUA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSMiguel Edghill - Chairperson Henry V. Robinson - Vice-ChairpersonMichelle Graham-Lyons - TreasurerRobin Bright - Secretary Pedro Estevez - CommissionerMarleen Powell - Alt.#1 CommissionerRon Scott Bey - Alt.#2 Commissioner

PMUA EXECUTIVE BOARDEric E. Jackson - Executive DirectorBeverley Morris-Gill - Deputy Director / Chief Financial Officer

BILLS MAY BE PAID AT THESE LOCATIONS:PMUA Headquarters - 127 Roosevelt Ave.

Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, check or money order (personal or certified check only) are accepted. Rapp’s Pharmacy - 611 Park Ave.

Cash, Check & Money Orders Direct Online Payment - www.pmua.info NOTE: If using a bill payment service through your financial institution, please instruct the bank to remit all payments to PMUA Headquarters, not to the P.O. Box.

PAYMENTS CAN BE MAILED TO:P.O. Box 416829 Boston, MA 02241-6829

Please use return envelope for accurate payment processing.

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PMUA Headquarters 127 Roosevelt Ave. Plainfield, NJ 07060

Please be sure that your return envelope is addressed properly to avoid any delays in payment receipt and processing.