NEW! Please click here for the 2012 Recycling Schedule

NEW! Please click here for 2012 household hazard waste collection details.

NEW! Please click here for 2012 Paper Shredding Event Info.

Please click here for frequently asked questions and answers regarding
our winter operations and snow removal.

Please Note:
Storm Debris under 4ft should be placed in containers for collection.


While the curbside recycling schedule still remains the same,three dumpsters (two for paper/cardboard and one for bottles/cans)
are now located at 320 Rivervale Rd, the DPW building, for residents to drop off recyclables. 

Helpful Links About Recycling

http://recyclingnj.com
http://earth911.com

We now have Electronics Recycling added to our Initiative. You may now drop off your electronics for recycling Monday - Friday from 7:30 am-3:00 pm at the DPW office located at 320 Rivervale Rd.

WHITE GOODS/METALS are picked up every Thursday*.
*Please call the DPW at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a pick up of WHITE GOODS/METALS.
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Take Your Hazardous Waste to a Safer Place!

Contact the Bergen County Utilities Authority at 201-807-5825, or visit them online at www.bcua.org for a complete list of acceptable and unacceptable materials for collection.

Recycling and Debris Collection

If you have any questions please call
River Vale DPW at 201-664-2346 ext. 1400

Monthly Recycling Schedule


1st Wednesday
Co-mingled glass, aluminum,
plastic, tin

2nd Wednesday
Newspapers, magazines, books, office paper, corrugated cardboard, boxes
ONLY

3rd Wednesday
Co-mingled glass, aluminum, plastic, tin

4th Wednesday
Newspapers, magazines, books, office paper, corrugated cardboard, boxes
ONLY

5th Wednesday
No pickup

 

Bundles can be wrapped by string or non-plastic cord.

No plastic bags are accepted.

Large Branch and Heavy Wood weekly beginning (Mondays)

Monday, March 12
 through the week of
October 1, 2012,
weather permitting

NO COLLECTION :
 Memorial Day, May 28
Labor Day, September 3

Please observe the following rules:

LARGE BRANCHES

  • Over 2 inches in diameter
  • Cut to between 4-10 ft. in length
  • Place cut end facing the roadway
  • DO NOT place branches in the roadway or blocking fire hydrants.

HEAVY WOOD

  • NOT to exceed 75 lbs in weight
  • Tree trunks, fire wood, roots or root balls, etc.
  • Place by the curb by 7:00 A.M each Monday 

Garden Debris
Collection
(Tuesdays)

Tuesday, April 3 through October 23, 2012, weather permitting

Please observe the following rules:

GARDEN DEBRIS
  • Grass, in approved containers
  • Brush & Bushes – Cut to 4 foot in length and tied in bundles that are less than 50 lbs.
  • Branches – Less than 2 inches in diameter in approved containers

APPROVED CONTAINERS

  • Trash Cans, 32 gallons or less, not to exceed 75 Ibs. In weight, with
    handles and drain holes or cover(s).
  • Bio-Degradable Paper Bag(s), not to exceed 50 Ibs. In weight, with the word “BIO-DEGRADABLE” printed on side.  Plastic Bags are not Approved Containers
  • Place Garden Debris by the curb on Monday evening.
  • DO NOT place Garden Debris in the roadway or blocking fire hydrants. DO NOT mix dirt, rocks, stones, asphalt or similar material with garden debris.