Recycling

Co-Mingled Recyclables

  • Curbside collection by First Occupational Recycling & Waste on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (exception: Wednesday, December 26th, 2007)
  • Co-mingled aluminum/tin cans, plastic/glass soda bottles, and jars (rinsed clean, labels removed)
  • Place receptacles at curb no later than 7:00am on pick-up day.

Newspapers

  • Curbside collection by DPW on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (Exception: Wed., Dec. 26th, 2007)
  • Place newspaper in paper bag or tied - no plastic bags, magazines or books
  • Place at curb no later than 7 a.m. on pick-up day

Appliances

Curbside collection by Ippolito Industries, Inc. on the 1st Wednesday of each month beginning October 3rd, 2007.

  • Refrigerators (remove doors), Air Conditioners, Washing Machines, Dryers, Dishwashers, Stoves, Microwave Ovens, Gym Equipment, Swing Sets (disassemble), and any other metal items
  • Place at curb no later than 7 a.m. on pick-up day

Hazardous Waste

  • Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) sponsors several collections throughout the year for Bergen County residents.
  • For dates, locations and acceptable material, call 201-807-5825 or log onto www.bcua.org

For more information please call Larry Paladino, Superintendent of the Department of Public Works
(201) 440-3283