Hackensack restricts where and when trash and recycling bins may be placed at the curb. Bins must not block sidewalks, fire hydrants, or roadways, and must be returned to the property after collection.
Hackensack's solid waste ordinance requires residents to place trash and recycling containers at the curb in front of their property without obstructing pedestrian travel on sidewalks, fire hydrants, storm drains, or vehicular sight lines. Containers may be set out no earlier than the evening before scheduled pickup and must be removed from the curb by the end of the collection day. Bins should be stored in side or rear yards, not visible from the street between pickups in many districts. Damaged containers without lids that allow scavenging by wildlife are subject to enforcement, and bins blocking ADA accessibility face immediate citation.
Improperly placed or stored bins draw warnings followed by fines from $25 to $250 per offense under the property maintenance code.
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