Fort Lee vs Ridgewood
How do bin placement rules rules compare between Fort Lee, NJ and Ridgewood, NJ?
Fort Lee has fewer restrictions than Ridgewood.
Fort Lee, NJ
Bergen County
Fort Lee requires trash and recycling containers to be stored out of public view and set at the curb only on collection days.
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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.
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| Fact | Fort Lee | Ridgewood |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Behind front building line | - |
| Set-out | Evening before only | - |
| Retrieval | Same-day after pickup | - |
| Multifamily | Enclosure required | - |
| 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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Fort Lee FAQ
Where do I store my trash cans in Fort Lee?
Trash and recycling cans must be stored beside or behind your home, out of view from the street, and only brought to the curb during designated set-out windows around collection day.
Can I leave my recycling bin at the curb all week?
No. Containers left curbside between collection days are an aesthetic and sanitation violation. Bring them back to your storage area promptly after pickup is complete.
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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