Englewood vs Ridgewood
How do bin placement rules rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Ridgewood, NJ?
Englewood has fewer restrictions than Ridgewood.
Englewood, NJ
Bergen County
Englewood Chapter 364 sets standards for placement of solid waste and recycling containers at the curb, including timing, blocking sidewalks, and protecting stormwater drainage during leaf and yard set-out.
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Bergen County
Ridgewood restricts when garbage and rubbish containers may be placed at the curb and requires removal by midnight on collection day.
View full Ridgewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Englewood | Ridgewood |
|---|---|---|
| Code Source | Chapter 364 Article II | - |
| Drainage Rule | No blocking storm inlets | - |
| Plastic Bags | Prohibited for leaves | - |
| Set-Out | Per ward collection day | - |
| Earliest Curb Placement | - | 5:00 p.m. day before |
| Latest Placement | - | 6:00 a.m. collection day |
| Removal Deadline | - | 11:59 p.m. collection day |
| Code Reference | - | Chapter 165 Article II |
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Englewood FAQ
Can I put leaves out in plastic bags in Englewood?
No. Chapter 364 prohibits plastic bags for leaves. Outside the leaf collection window leaves must go in biodegradable paper bags at the curb.
Where should I place containers for pickup?
Place containers at the curb on your ward's collection day without interfering with traffic, sidewalks, or stormwater drainage inlets. Remove containers promptly after pickup.
Ridgewood FAQ
When can I put my trash bins at the curb?
Containers can be placed at the curb no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the night before collection and no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
When must I bring my bins back in?
All containers must be removed from the curbside by 11:59 p.m. on the day of scheduled collection.
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