Trash & Recycling in Bergen County, NJ (2026)

4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 10 cities in Bergen County, New Jersey.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bergen County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Trash pickup in Bergen County is provided by individual municipalities or private haulers, not the county. The Bergen County Utilities Authority handles solid waste disposal but not residential collection.

Bergen County Trash Pickup Rules by Municipality

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Bin Placement Rules

Trash bin placement rules in Bergen County are set by each municipality. Common rules require bins at the curb after 5 PM the day before pickup and removed by the evening of pickup day.

Bergen County Trash Bin Placement and Setback Rules

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Bulk Item Disposal

Bergen County residents dispose of bulky items through municipal bulk pickup or by self-hauling to BCUA-approved facilities. The county runs household hazardous waste events and electronics collection programs.

Bergen County Bulk Waste Disposal and BCUA Drop-Offs

Heavy Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Recycling Requirements

Bergen County recycling is mandatory under the New Jersey Recycling Act of 1987. Residents must separate paper, glass, metal, and plastic containers, with collection handled by each municipality or the BCUA.