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Ridgewood vs Teaneck

How do bin placement rules rules compare between Ridgewood, NJ and Teaneck, NJ?

Teaneck has fewer restrictions than Ridgewood.

Ridgewood, NJ

Bergen County

Some Restrictions

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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Teaneck, NJ

Bergen County

Few Restrictions

Teaneck requires trash and recycling containers to be placed at curbside only on collection days and stored out of public view from the street on non-collection days.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactRidgewoodTeaneck
Earliest Curb Placement5:00 p.m. day before-
Latest Placement6:00 a.m. collection day-
Removal Deadline11:59 p.m. collection day-
Code ReferenceChapter 165 Article II-
Curb timing-Evening before to pickup day
Storage-Behind front building line
Sidewalks-Cannot be blocked
Cleanup-Owner responsible

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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.

Teaneck FAQ

Where do I store my bins between collections?

Bins must be kept behind the front building line of your home or otherwise screened from view of the public street between collection days.

How early can I put trash at the curb?

Containers may be placed curbside the evening before your scheduled pickup and must be removed by the end of collection day.

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