Leaves – Place in bio-degradable bags or 32 Gallon open containers, as collected for continuous pick-up.

DPW OFFICE NUMBER IS 201 460-3038, GIVE US A CALL, our office hours are 7:AM to 3:PM, Monday thru Friday.

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What, Where and How

RECYCLABLES OF ANY KIND WILL NOT BE PICKED UP IN PLASTIC BAGS
PAPER MUST BE BUNDLED OR PUT INTO RIGID CONTAINERS
COMMINGLED RECYCLABLES (tin, aluminum, glass bottles) MUST BE PLACED IN GARBAGE CANS OR RIGID RECYCLING CONTAINERS

Material	What to sort out	Curbside
Newspaper/Mixed Paper/ Corrugated Cardboard NO PLASTIC BAGS	Newspaper, magazines, junk mail, office paper, books, cereal boxes, cardboard, telephone books, game boards, etc. Bundled or placed in containers.	Every Week Under 50 lbs.
Commingled - glass, aluminum cans, tin cans, plastic milk & juice bottles and containers NO PLASTIC BAGS	These items can be mixed in one or more containers for curbside collection. Do Not Include - window glass, mirrors, ceramics or other contaminates	Every week
ALL METAL PRODUCTS Except Refrigerators / Air Conditioners	Every other Wednesday, refer to the collection / calendar schedule.	Every other Wednesday
Refrigerators and Air Conditioners	Call DPW to schedule collection	Twice a month
Vegetation (Brush, Yard Waste & Grass) NO PLASTIC BAGS	Grass & Yard waste in containers or biodegradable paper bags. (under 50 lbs) Bundle brush material in 4-ft. lengths.	Twice a month
Household Batteries	Drop off at Borough Hall	No
Household Hazardous Waste	Collection by BCUA. Call 201-807-5825 for locations. Or www.BCUA.org	No
Stumps, Logs, Concrete/Brick (Items collected separately)	Call 201-460-3038 for scheduling pickup. No dirt on stumps. No contractor debris.	Yes
Heavy Trash (no more than 3 bulky items)	Limited quantities of heavy trash are collected with household garbage. No Heavy Trash will be collected when there is only one pickup a week due to a holiday. No contractor material. Wood must be bundled in 4-ft. lengths with nails bent or removed.	Yes
Tires	Call DPW to schedule collection (No heavy truck tires / commercial)	Schedule Pickup 201-460-3038

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SOURCE REDUCTION - Residents can contribute directly to the reduction of solid waste by using the "Cut It and Leave It" approach to grass and purchasing items in bulk quantities that do not use excessive packaging material.