Paramus vs Ridgewood
How do bin placement rules rules compare between Paramus, NJ and Ridgewood, NJ?
Paramus has fewer restrictions than Ridgewood.
Paramus, NJ
Bergen County
Paramus Chapter 379 sets requirements for where residents must place garbage containers and how containers must be covered, drained, and accessible to DPW crews.
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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 | Paramus | Ridgewood |
|---|---|---|
| Code chapter | Chapter 379 | - |
| Storage location | Side or rear of residence | - |
| Container type | Watertight and covered | - |
| Curb placement | On scheduled pickup 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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Paramus FAQ
Where should I keep my trash cans between pickups in Paramus?
Containers must be stored in a convenient location at the side or rear of the residence, school, or church, readily accessible to DPW crews without undue effort.
Do I have to roll my cans to the curb?
Yes, current DPW guidance requires kitchen garbage to be bagged, placed in a covered automated collection container, and brought to the curb, as crews no longer collect from other areas of the property.
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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