Garbage Collection & Curbside Recycling

Garbage and recycling collection are provided by the Borough who contracts with Suburban Disposal. The Borough is divided into 3 routes for twice a week garbage collection. One pick-up occurs on Mondays and Thursdays, the second on Tuesdays and Fridays; and the third on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Missed collections or complaints or questions should be reported to the Borough Clerk’s Office at 201-825-3400, ext. 221.

Garbage and Recycling services are contracted with Suburban Disposal, Fairfield NJ. Contact number is 800-339-1757.


Items which are not accepted curbside:


The following items are not considered daily household garbage items:


  • Wood of any kind including pallets
  • Fencing
  • Concrete
  • Building materials
  • Windows/Doors
  • Bathroom fixtures including vanities
  • Toilets,sinks,tubs
  • Kitchen cabinets
  • Kitchen counters
  • Pianos
  • Railroad ties
  • Swing sets
Residents should make provisions for removal of this items with their contractor or through a private trash collector.

Metal Goods

Pick-up is the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Please have your metals goods at the curb the night before.
Here is a list of acceptable items:
Kitchen Appliances
Lawn Equipment
Exercise Equipment