Acknowledging that it could be a work in progress, the Beach Haven Borough Council has adopted an ordinance to instituteautomated garbage and recycling pickup for residences. Officials said it is expected to be operational later in the spring.

Borough Manager Sherry Mason said one solid waste receptacle and one recyclingreceptacle will be providedto homeowners free of charge, and they have a choice of either a 65- or 95-gallon receptacle.