Trash & Recycling in Bergen County, NJ (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated 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.
Illegal Dumping
Dumping waste or any foreign substance on parkland or into a lake, river, pond, creek, stream, storm drain, or other waterway in the Bergen County Park System carries the steepest fine in the entire park ordinance: no less than $2,500 and up to $10,000 under Article III(cc), 'Pollution of Property.'
Bergen County Parks Dumping Fine: $2,500 to $10,000
Heavy RestrictionsBergen County Parks System Rules and Regulations, Art. III § (cc)
A. No person shall throw, discharge, or place any foreign or waste substances at or on the parkland or in any lake, river, lagoon, pond, creek, brook, stream, storm sewer or drain, or other waterway of the parks or into any waterway leading into or bordering upon the aforementioned any substance, matter or thing which may or shall result in the pollution of said waters. B. A violation of the wi...
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