News & Notices
No Batteries In Trash Or Recyling Bins Avoid The Spark
(Updated 7/2026)
Improper battery disposal has caused an increased number of fires in New Jersey recycling centers, waste facilities and garbage trucks, resulting in millions of dollars in damage and endangering lives.
Job Opportunity – Part-time Scalemaster
This job posting will remain open until filled. The Scalemaster is responsible for processing all incoming and outbound vehicles that are disposing of solid waste material. Please see post for more details and instructions to apply.
Memorial Day Closure Notice
The landfill and office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Success
Our April 18 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection event was a success! Thank you to everyone who joined!
Notice of Special Meeting – 4/29
Publish Date: April 23, 2026
Meeting date is Wednesday, April 29 at 4:30 PM at which time formal action may be taken.
Public Notice – Solid Waste Advisory Council Meeting – April 29
Publish Date: April 21, 2026
The meeting will start at 6 PM at the offices of the Salem County Improvement Authority.
Resolution 2026-43 Establishing a Fair and Open Process for the Awarding of Labor Counsel Contract
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
This resolution was adopted by the Salem County Improvement Authority Board at their regular meeting held April 9, 2026.
Holiday Schedule GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER WEEKEND
Happy Easter! Please see post for our hours over the holiday weekend.
Document Shredding Event – 3/21/26
About 150 Salem County residents participated, and 3.27 tons (6,540 pounds) of paper was collected. Thanks to all who participated!
Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting
Publish Date: March 13, 2026
Meeting date is Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The agenda for this meeting may include, but is not limited to, an application by Pole Tavern Recycling, for inclusion in the SC Solid Waste Management Plan.
New Seasonal Convenience Center Schedule
The Convenience Center has a new seasonal schedule that will run through October 31, 2026. See post for more details.
Spring is just around the corner!
SCIA offers composters and rain barrels at deeply discounted prices to optimize your backyard gardening endeavors. See post for more details!
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Free for Salem County Residents! See post for details including what may be brought in and what is prohibited.
Notice of Award of Contracts (2026)
Publish Date: February 17, 2026
See post for award recipients, services provided, time periods, and amounts.
2026 SCIA Meeting Schedule
Publish Date: February 16, 2026
2026 regularly scheduled meetings will take place at the Salem County Improvement Authority Office. See post for details on the 2026 meeting schedule.
Thank you for hosting County Roadway Cleanup Events in 2025!
The Salem County Improvement Authority and New Jersey Clean Communities Council recognize the following groups for hosting County roadway cleanup events in 2025!
2026 Document Shredding Events
Saturday, March 21, 2026, and Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. See post for details.
Residental Brush Amnesty – Extended Through 2026
SCIA will extend the RESIDENTIAL BRUSH amnesty through December 31, 2026. See post for details.
Additional Shredding Event Dec. 5
We apologize that our two 2025 shredding events did not meet your expectations. We were also disappointed. To make this right, we are hosting another 2-hour event on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Scheduled Holidays for 2026
For our customers’ convenience, we are providing an early look at our 2026 holiday schedule.
November Document Shredding Event
Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. See post for more details.
Fall 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Event SUCCESS
Thank you to everyone who attended the October 18 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. See post for details on how much we collected this year.
BE SMART with SHARPS (Syringes)
Learn more on how to safely dispose of sharp hazardous materials at home.
Winter Seasonal Schedule Starts November 3
The Convenience Center will be open to the public on Wednesday and Saturday, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. The winter seasonal schedule will remain operational through March 31, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Salem County Residents Only! See post for details including what may be brought in and what is prohibited.
Fall 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Shredding Dates
Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be on October 18 and Document Shredding on Saturday, November 15. Please see post for more details.
Notice of Special Board Meeting via Teleconferencing
There will be a Special Meeting on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. via Teleconferencing. Please see post for further details.
We Will Be Closed for Labor Day
Friendly Reminder: The Landfill, Convenience Center, and Business Office will be Closed on Monday, September 21, 2025.
Salem City Cleanup Day – May 24, 2025
We thank all the volunteers for their continued effort to improve the quality of life in Salem City. See post for photos taken at this cleanup event.
Notice of Award of Several Contracts (2025)
See post for award recipients, services provided and costs.
Residental Brush Amnesty – Resumes June 7, 2025
SCIA will resume accepting residential brush from June 7 through December 31. See post for more information
Solid Waste Advisory Committee Public Meeting – April 30
This meeting will be held on April 30. See post for further details.
Busy, Beautiful April
April was a busy and beautiful month at the Salem County Improvement Authority. Happy Earth Day 2025!
Salem City Clean Up Day
Saturday May 24, 2025 from 8:00am – 12:00pm. See post for more info.
Salem County Solid Waste Advisory Committee Public Meeting
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the offices of the Salem County Improvement Authority, 286 Welchville Road, Alloway, NJ.
Recycle Your Books!
Recycling books at The Salem County Improvement Authority is a simple yet impactful way to support both your community and the environment.
2025 Household Hazardous Waste Event SUCCESS
Approximately 125 residents participated in our recent Household Hazardous Waste collection, bringing in 3.82 tons of hazardous materials!
Meeting Date Change
The September meeting has been changed to September 10, 2025 at 4:30pm. See post for further details.
Salem County Waste Advisory Council – Giordano’s Recycling Application – Vote Results
This meeting reviewed Giordano’s Recycling application for a proposed materials recovery facility in Salem City and was put to a vote. See post for details.
Convenience Center Begins Seasonal Schedule On April 7, 2025
To better serve our community, SCIA now has a “Seasonal” schedule for an additional acceptance day (Monday) at the Convenience Center.
Residential Brush Amnesty Begins April 2, 2025
Salem County residents may dispose of BRUSH ONLY without disposal fees. See post for more details.
Reminder – Free Document Shredding Day is near!
Saturday March 29, 2025 – 9:00 am through 12:00 pm or until truck full. See post for details on what is allowed.
Notice of Award of Contracts 2025
See post for 2025 Professional Services Contracts have been awarded by the Salem County Improvement Authority.
Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting – March 31
This meeting will start at 6pm and the public is invited to attend.
Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting – January 29
This meeting will start at 6pm and the public is invited to attend.
March 2025 Public Meeting
The public is invited to attend this meeting. Please see post for more information.
REVISED Document Shredding & Household Hazardous Waste Dates
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we’ve had to modify the date of our first 2025 Shredding Event. See post for the new dates.
The Mighty Oaks Student Athletes Litter Pick Up
The Mighty Oaks Student Athletes of Salem Community College completed a litter pick up in Carney’s Point on a VERY cold December day!
Adopt A Road Spotlight: Salem Tech FFA
In March 2014, Salem Tech FFA adopted a portion of Bailey Street in Woodstown, and their tradition continues.
You just never know what you’ll find!
You just never know what you’ll find when you do a road clean up!
Public Meeting
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 6:00 pm – see post for details.
Shredding Event Recap – November 16, 2024
The Shredding Event was a great success and we thank the sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority who helped greet our residents.
Salem City Clean Up Day
What a success! There were about 100 volunteers who collected 4.37 tons (that’s 8,740 pounds) of litter, brush and bulky items removed from Salem City streets and neighborhoods!
All Truck Drivers and Managers are invited to SCIA’s Annual Trucker Safety Day!
Please join us on November 7th from 11 am – 1 pm.
Successful Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event!
Approximately 185 residents participated in our October Household Hazardous Waste event with a total of 8,320 pounds or 4.16 tons collected!
Roadside Clean-up Courtesy of Pennsville VFW Auxiliary
Pennsville VFW Auxiliary completed a roadside clean up on Industrial Park Road, Pennsville. SCIA is grateful for long term partnerships with various community and civic groups that help keep Salem County beautiful.
2024 Household Hazardous Waste Event
SCIA to host Household Hazardous Waste Event on October 19, 2024, 8:00 – 12:00 noon.
Msgr. John C. Griffey Assembly Knights of Columbus Road Clean-Up
Volunteers from Msgr. John C. Griffey Assembly Knights of Columbus recently completed roadside clean-up activities on a 2-mile stretch of Courses Landing Road, Carney’s Point.
Recycle Your Reusable Shopping Bags!
Do you find yourself with an abundance of reusable bags? NJ specs for such bags is 125 uses. Unfortunately, many bags are being discarded well before 125 uses.
March 2024 Shredding Event
The March 16, 2024 Shredding event collected 7,920 lb or 3.96 tons. We were visited by approximately 250 Salem County residents.
Salem County Improvement Authority Convenience Center
Beginning April 1, 2024, Salem County residents will be able to access the Salem County Improvement Authority Convenience Center on Mondays.
Reminder to all Commercial Trucks and Residents Coming to the Landfill
Please view post for details.
Notice of Special Board Meeting Via Teleconferencing
Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. See post for details including call-in instructions.
Adopt-A-Road Clean Up – Pennsville National Bank Associates
Associates from Pennsville National Bank recently participated in Adopt-A-Road clean up activities along Kings Highway in Pilesgrove.
Susan Bestwick Sworn In
Susan Bestwick was sworn in as Salem County Improvement Authority Chairperson, at the February 8, 2024 Board Reorganization Meeting.
Notice Of Award Of Contracts – 2024
Please view post for details.
2024 Holidays for SCIA
Listed below are the 2024 Holidays for SCIA: * Landfill will be open/Office will be closed January 1, 2024 Monday New Year’s Day *January 15, 2024 Monday Martin Luther King Day *February 19, 2024 Monday President’s Day March 29, 2024 Friday Good Friday May 27, 2024…
Shredding Event – November 18, 2023
Approximately 210 residents delivered 8,220 pounds of sensitive documents on November 18, 2023. Including the March 2023 Shredding event, a total of 17,440 pounds of paper was collected, shredded, and moved to the appropriate recycling facility.
Household Hazardous Waste Event
Approximately 170 County residents delivered 11,440 pounds of Household Hazardous waste items on October 19, 2023.
Salem County Residents Do The Right Thing At The HHW Collection Event
Salem County residents delivered 8,860 pounds of household generated hazardous waste on April 15, 2023.
Notice of Intent to Award Contract
Under a National Cooperative Purchasing Agreement With the Florida Sheriffs Association Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
Online Renewal Required for Solid and Hazardous Waste Transporter Decals expiring June 30, 2023
This advisory applies to all DEP registered Solid, Medical, and Hazardous Waste Transporters. See post for full details.
Bid Contracts Awarded
Please view post for details.
Asbestos Notice
Effective May 1, 2023, the Salem County Improvement Authority will no longer accept asbestos from outside of Salem County.
Notice Of Award Of Contracts
Please view post to see the Professional Services Contracts awarded by the Salem County Improvement Authority.
2023 Vendors Over $17,500.00
Please view post for list of attorneys, advisors, consultants and any other person, firm, business, partnership, corporation, or other organizations.
Illusion Maker at Salem County Schools
The Illusion Maker presented Salem County schools with an informative and fun message about the harmful effects of litter along with practical ways to get into the habit of recycling the right way.
SCIA to Deny Access to Solid Waste Transporters with Loads Containing Cardboard
Effective January 1, 2023. See post for full details.
Winners of the Alloway Township School “Bag Up NJ” Poster Contest
Congrats to Kyle Rietz, Lauren Hengel and Brianna Hitchner.
REMEMBER: Tarp Your Loads
Your loads MUST be tarped! It’s the law. Effective April 18, 2022, failure to tarp your load will result in a $100.00 surcharge
Avoid the Spark Campaign
Call2Recycle and New Jersey Coalition Take on Battery Recycling Initiative to Help Residents “Avoid the Spark”.
Avoid the Spark Campaign
Education campaign aims to reduce battery-ignited fire danger by helping residents identify & recycle household batteries.
Shout Out to the Salem County Health Department
This past August, Alloway residents who live on Cobbs Mill Road near the intersection with Earnest Garton Road were dismayed to discover that a contractor had illegally dumped a large amount of construction debris near the creek. The residents alerted the Salem County…
Girl Scout Troop 94082 Cleans Up Alloway Lake
A great big thank you to Girl Scout Troop 94082 for the Alloway Lake cleanup!
Recycling Coordinators Tour Omni Recycling Facility
Our Recycling Coordinators gain a new understanding and appreciation for the problems facing recycling today.