ATTENTION! The City of Bordentown has now partnered with BookDrop, a company who's mission is to put more books in the hands of readers, and to recycle the books they can't repurpose. They even accept encyclopedia's, dictionaries, school textbooks and comic books! Did you know that each month... - BookDrop saves 50,000 trees, 825 metric tonnes of carbon & 594,000 gallons of water! - Over 100,00 books end up back in readers hands! - This program saves 1.5 million books from the landfill while recycling over 750 tons! - 50% of these recycled books will be enjoyed again by another reader and the remainders are turned into new products! Tired of your books collecting dust? Give them a new life with BookDrop!! The book collection box is located in front of the City of Bordentown Municipal Complex, 101 E. Park Street Bordentown, NJ 08505.

Styrofoam's story ends in the trash, not in recycling's stash!

Discover the magic of art this holiday season at the Artists of Bordentown City Holiday Art Show, held at historic Old City Hall on Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th. Celebrate the creativity of the talented and renowned artists, alongside the fresh perspectives of emerging talent. Shop unique, handcrafted pieces and support the vibrant arts community that makes Bordentown City so special. Don’t miss this inspiring showcase!

Spread joy, one toy at a time! Join the Bordentown City Police Department in filling a patrol car with new, unwrapped toys to brighten the holidays for local children in need on December 16th from 4-7pm at Bordentown Square Tap and Grill.

While decorating for the Holiday season, have you come across those pesky light strands that no longer work? Instead of throwing them in the trash, recycle them at the County's Community Recovery Complex.

Support an eco-friendly holiday season by following these simple do's and dont's below!

The Burlington County Recycling Center is experiencing an uptick in battery related fires. This past month, they've had two truck fires resulting in hot loads needing to be ejected onto the street and safely extinguished. The Occupational Training Center has also had two recent fires on the tipping floor caused by lithium-ion batteries exploding. Please remember to be diligent and never put batteries in your curbside recycling container! Learn more by visiting www.burlcorecycles.com

Mark your calendars!

Wishing everyone a day filled with love, gratitude, and delicious food!

City Hall offices will be closing at noon on Wednesday, November 27th and will reopen on Monday, December 2nd in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Please be advised that residential trash will not be collected Thursday, November 28th. Trash will ONLY be collected along the business district section of Farnsworth on Friday, November 29th in anticipation of the weekends festivities.

Get your tickets for the Holiday Chocolate Walk today!

Stop by the Carslake Community Center on Sunday, November 24th for a Thanksgiving Pop-Up Market!

Get ready - The Thanksgiving Pop-Up Market is back! Don't miss out on stocking up for all your holiday essentials. The market will be held on Sunday, November 24th, from 9am - 1pm at Carslake Community Center which is located at 207 Crosswicks Street in Bordentown. Pre-ordering is also available, see flyer for details.

ADVISORY: The street sweeper is back in action! Parking restrictions will not be enforced today, Thursday, November 14th, but enforcement will resume tomorrow, Friday, November 15th.

Today, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have served. Thank you to all Veterans for your dedication and commitment. Happy Veterans Day!

City of Bordentown offices will be closed on Monday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day. Trash collection originally scheduled for Monday, November 11th, will be collected on your next scheduled collection day, Thursday, November 14th.

ADVISORY: The street sweeper will not be operating until further notice. As a result, parking restrictions will not be enforced.

Happy Election Day!

City of Bordentown offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 5th in observance of Election Day. Trash collection is rescheduled from Tuesday, November 5th to Wednesday, November 6th. As a result, yard waste collection will be cancelled on Wednesday, November 6th.

Resurfacing of Carpenter Street, Myrtle Avenue, Borden Street, Leyden Avenue and Hopkinson street will begin on the following days and dates weather permitting: Wednesday, November 6th Thursday, November 7th Friday, November 8th This phase of work will consist of milling, paving and striping. You are hereby advised to move your cars off the road from 6am-4pm daily during the construction time frame. We appreciate everyone’s patience and thank you in advance for your cooperation as we work to improve the quality of life in your neighborhood.