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Recycling
Garden Debris

Please Note:
Storm Debris under 5ft should be placed in containers for collection.

Please click here for the 2010 Recycling Schedule.


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. 

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

***As of February 1, 2009, please call the DPW for scheduled pick up of WHITE GOODS/METALS***

For additional information, please contact Ada Vassallo at dpwasst@rivervalenj.org.

Monthly Recycling Schedule


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

2nd Wednesday
Newspapers, Magazines, & Corrugated Cardboard ONLY

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

4th Wednesday
Newspapers and Magazines Corrugated Cardboard ONLY

5th Wednesday
No pickup

Newspapers and magazines must be bundled separately. Cardboard must be cut, flattened, and tied.

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

No plastic or brown paper bags are accepted.

Large Branch and Heavy Wood (MONDAYS)


2010 dates coming soon.
Approx. March until October weather permitting

Please observe the following rules:

LARGE BRANCHES

  • Over 2 inches in diameter
  • Cut to between 4-10 ft. in length
  • Place by the curb by 7:00 A.M. each Monday
  • Place cut end facing the roadway.
  • DO NOT place branches in the roadway or blocking fire hydrants.

HEAVY WOOD

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

 

Garden Debris
Collection
(TUESDAYS)


2010 dates coming soon.
Approx. April until October
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



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.

Take Your Hazardous Waste to a Safer Place!

The Bergen County Utilities Authority collected hazardous waste materials at various locations periodically in 2009.

Please click for details and check back here soon for 2010 dates.

 

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