Announcements | Public Works/Recycling | Hours of Operation | Directions to Haddon Township   Where Community Thrives! Learn more about our township by navigating through the links at the left of this page. Township Facts and Demographics according to the 2000 census: Population: 14,651 people In the township the population is spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who are 65 years of age or older. Number of Households: 6,207 households The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 3.05. Demographics: The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.4 males. The median income for a household in the township is $51,076, and the median income for a family is $65,269. Announcements Camden County Dept. of Health (CCDH) H1N1 Vaccine School Clinic Saturday, Dec. 12 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Haddon Township High School Cafeteria 406 Memorial Avenue Who: All Haddon Township Residents 6 Months to 24 Years Old Click here for more information about clinic Click here for more information about vaccine --- Shop Local Get Lucky. Up to $10,000 in prizes. Click here to view flyer --- Employment Oppurtunity For Township of Haddon Position:  Seasonal Leaf Collector The Township of Haddon is seeking Seasonal Leaf Collectors.  If you are interested please contact Betty Band, Personnel Director at 135 Haddon Avenue, Westmont, NJ 08108.  Salary $10.00 per hour. THE TOWNSHIP OF HADDON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. --- Look Who's Single... Until now, subscribers to Verizon cable did not receive the local Public Education and Government Channel of Haddon Township (known to many as Channel 19 - Comcast). Recently, the township entered an agreement with Verizon to launch an identical channel for Verizon subscribers. After months of preparation, Channel 46 became operational in September of 2009. The content, schedule and message board will be identical to the existing Comcast channel 19. As this new cable TV channel premieres, we encourage residents to become more active in its programming. If you have ideas for programming, or the ability to film township and school events, we wish to hear from you. Common material for public access channels includes interviews, speeches, community gatherings and performances. Airtime is doled out on a content-neutral, first-come, first-served basis. "We want to air all of the township and school events for all to enjoy" Pat Thieringer, Community Activities Coordinator states. Programming includes school athletic contests, performing arts programs, and civic celebrations. To do so will require a large number of volunteers to film and edit. Residents interested in helping to develop this new Verizon channel and simultaneously increase programming on Comcast Channel 19, can contact Pat Thieringer at 856-854-0926 or at pthieringer@haddon.k12.nj.us. --- Look Who's Single... In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint and cut collection costs, Haddon Township will go to “single stream” with ZERO SORT® RECYCLING beginning September 1st, 2009. What is “single stream” recycling? Single stream recycling is the collection of mixed paper and commingle recyclables in one container. A “single stream” program integrates the separation and collection components of recycling; all recyclable materials, except for organics, are collected in one “stream.” How does “single stream” recycling reduce our town’s carbon footprint and save money? Because single stream allows for the collection of recyclables in one vehicle, instead of two, less fossil fuels are utilized for collection. Less fossil fuels, less vehicles, and less manpower needed for the recycling collection significantly reduces the cost of collection. Additionally, “single-stream” recycling will save valuable tax dollars on “cost avoidance.” Studies have found that “single –stream” recycling increases participation rates an average of 15% to 17%; therefore, more material recycled means less money “avoided” on landfill fees. How does single stream affect how I put out my recycling? Single stream allows residents to put all their recyclables into one container. Haddon Township residents may place all of their recycling into the large red container for pickup. What if I still sort my recycling into two containers? Residents who choose to continue to sort recyclables, will still have their recyclables picked up at the curb. Single stream recycling refers only to the process by which recyclable materials are collected. What is Zero-Sort® recycling? Zero-Sort® recycling is only the fancy name given to the “single stream” process by Casella, the company which handles our recyclable material! Learn more For more information about the “single stream” process go to www.casella.com or view "Recycling Gets Easy" below by clicking on the arrow. Video courtesy of Casella. --- Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling Program Receive $30 for recycling your old, working refrigerator or freezer. Save up to $150 a year on energy costs. Call 877-270-3520 to schedule a free pick up of your old refrigerator or freezer. YOU'D BE AMAZED WHAT YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR CAN SAVE The Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling program is a new initiative from New Jersey Clean Energy Program. This Program promotes responsible recycling of refrigerators and freezers in New Jersey and offers a $30 cash incentive! Offer is valid between July 15, 2009 and December 31, 2009.For more details go to http://www.njcleanenergy.com/residential/programs/ refrigerator-freezer-recycling-program 2010 Census - Click here to learn more. Eco-Goodie Bag Winners - Click here to view the results Green Video Winners - Click here to view the results Senior Tax Benefits - Click here for more details Water Conservation Measures - Click here for more details Household Special Waste Collection Days - Click here for more details Neighborhood Cleanups - Click here for more details Leaf Collection - CLICK here for leaf collection Electronic Recycling Click here for list of items accepted for e-recycling. > When are taxes due? Taxes are payable quarterly on the first day of May, August, and November. There is a 10-day grace period. After the grace period, taxes are delinquent and subject to interest back to the first day of the quarter. If the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday they are due the next business day. Postmarks are not indicative of a receipt. If you would like an email reminder of when taxes are due, send an email to:  jdellavalle@haddontwp.com and put "Email Reminder List" in the subject line.   Public Works/Recycling Leaf Collection: Curbside leaf collection will begin mid-October and continue through November and December. Sweeping, raking, blowing or placing leaves at the curb is only allowed during leaf collection season. Leaves may be raked and placed no closer than ten feet from a storm drain. Leaf collection will be done in each neighborhood every week to ten days during leaf collection season as weather permits. To insure pick-up of your leaves, all leaves must be raked curbside, and be free of twigs, brush, vines and foreign debris. Any questions regarding leaf collection may be directed to the Public Works Department at 856-854-1825. Recycling has never been so sweet! Terracycle and the Haddon Township community have partnered to recycle all candy wrappers. Terracycle will donate two cents for every wrapper to the Almost Home Animal Shelter. The collection is not limited to pictured wrappers. Fun size wrappers are also acceptable. Drop off wrappers at Ace Hardware, Haddon Township Municipal Building,or the Rohrer Library. If you have any questions, please contact Recycling Coordinator Barbara Prince at 856-854-1825. Camden County Special Waste Collection Days Household Special Waste is any material discarded from the home that poses a risk to human health or the environment. Camden County residents are asked to keep the environment healthy by bringing oil-based paints, solvents, thinners, pesticides, herbicides, gasoline, kerosene, polishes, photographic chemicals, automotive batteries, antifreeze, brake fluid, transmission fluid, other car products, pool chemicals and cleaning fluids to convenient drive-through disposal sites. These items will be accepted on site at the Camden County Special Waste Collection Days: • September 12: Pennsauken Sanitary Landfill, 9600 River Road, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM • October 17: Camden County Public Works Complex, 2311 Egg Harbor Road, Lindenwold, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. This is only a partial listing—please call 856-858-5241 for more details. Trash or Commodity at the Curb: Did you know that trash disposal and collection costs rise approximately 3 to 4 per cent each year? These costs are incorporated into your taxes, but are reduced through our curbside recycling program. Last year, Haddon Township residents saved nearly $200,000 in disposal costs by recycling paper, commingle (plastic, glass, aluminum, and steel), and yard waste. Moreover, the sale of recyclable material contributed... Click here to read more. Electronic Recycling: Public Works is now accepting electronic recycling. Our residents will no longer have to wait for the special household collections days held at various locations in the county. All residents may bring their electronic waste to Public Works at 504 Oneida Avenue, between the hours of 7 AM and 3PM. As a courtesy to our neighbors on Oneida Ave., the Township asks that residents do not leave any electronic waste if the Public Works facility is closed. Haddon Township is offering this free service to residents through "Thanks for Being Green, LLC, dba Magnum Computer Recycling," which is the same company Camden County utilizes for their special waste collection days. More information about TFBG/ Magnum can be found at www.magnum-llc.us THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ACCEPTED FOR E-RECYCLING: 15,17,19,21 INCH MONITORS, FLAT SCREENS AND ALL-IN-ONES TOWERS, DESKTOPS AND LAPTOPS UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY KEYBOARDS, MOUSE AND SPEAKERS ALL TYPE OF WIRE GOLD CLIP ENDS PRINTERS, FAX MACHINES, SCANNERS, MODEMS, COPY MACHINES ALL TYPE OF MEMORY ANY HARD DRIVES FANS AND POWER SUPPLIES MOTHER, B, C, TWEENER AND FINGER BOARDS AC ADAPTORS, YOKES, AND MOTORS PLASTIC, BALED OR LOOSE ALUMINUM, BRASS, LIGHT IRON AND COPPER METALS, BALED OR LOOSE ANY AND ALL RELATED COMPUTER PARTS PHONES, CELL PHONES, CELL PHONE AND LAPTOP BATTERIES PC SCRAP AND STEREOS (NO WOOD) VCR's, DVD's, CD PLAYERS, BOOMBOXES ANY AUDIO AND VISUAL EQUIPMENT SCANNERS AND PAGERS CASH REGISTERS AND SCALES (ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL) RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Hours of Operation The Haddon Township Municipal Building 135 Haddon Avenue, Haddon Township, NJ 08108 Township of Haddon houses the local government administrative staff, Mayor’s and Commissioners’ offices, police, construction/zoning/planning office and the municipal court/meeting room.  Normal hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.  The main number for the Township is 856-854-1176. The Municipal Clerk's Office phone is 854-1176, extn. 4155 and Tax Collector's office is 854-1176, extn. 4121, both offices are located on the first floor.  Also located on the first floor is the Registrar's office.  To obtain licenses/certificates, please contact Betty Band, Deputy Registrar, 854-1176, extn. 4125 to set up an appointment.  See the Registrar page for further details. The Court Clerk's office is located on the second floor, 854-1176, extn. 4140, as well as, the Construction, Zoning and Planning offices, 854-1176, extn. 4122. The Police Department is located on the bottom floor of the building, 854-0011 for non-emergency or for Emergency only -- call 911. Located in the Annex Building behind the Municipal Building is the Community Activities Office, 854-0926 and the Business Improvement District office, 854-1176, extn. 4194. The Township's Public Works Building is located at 504 Oneida Ave., 856-854-1825.  Driving directions from the Township of Haddon Municipal Building to the Public Works Building is very easy.  They are as follows: Turn left at the corner of Haddon and Reeve Avenues, proceed one (1) block to Center Street, turn left; proceed six (6) blocks to Utica Avenue, turn left; proceed one block to Oneida Avenue, turn right; Public Works Building is on your right, #504. Directions to the Township of Haddon Municipality: Via New Jersey Turnpike and Route 561: New Jersey Turnpike to Rt. 73 (Exit 4) Rt. 73 North to Rt. 295 South Proceed on Rt. 295 to the exit for Rt. 561 East, Haddonfield/Berlin Road Proceed on Rt. 561 and bear left onto Ellis St/CR-561 (light at ball field) Proceed on Rt. 561/S. Haddon Avenue, cross Kings Highway Follow Haddon Avenue, past Crystal Lake Avenue to the corner of Haddon and Reeve Avenues Municipal Building is on the right, large brick building, 135 Haddon Avenue There is parking in the front of the building or a parking lot behind the building Please contact Denise Adams should you have any questions. Denise can be reached at 854-1176, Ext. 4155 or email at dadams@haddontwp.com.