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Ridgewood, NJ Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Can size limit
32 gallons
Weight limit
80 pounds gross
Earliest curbside time
5:00 p.m. night before
Latest set-out time
6:00 a.m. collection day
Removal deadline
11:59 p.m. collection day
Inspecting officer
Village Sanitarian

Summary

Ridgewood limits garbage and rubbish cans to 32 gallons and 80 pounds, and containers cannot go curbside before 5 p.m. the night before pickup or stay out past 11:59 p.m. on collection day.

§ 165-19. Container specifications and setout requirements. ... A. ... Garbage and rubbish shall be stored in and collected from watertight metal or plastic waste cans not to exceed 32 gallons in capacity and 80 pounds in gross weight. ... § 165-22.1. Placement and removal of containers. ... Garbage and rubbish containers shall not be placed at the curb prior to 5:00 p.m. on the night before scheduled collection or after 6:00 a.m. on the date of scheduled collection. By 11:59 p.m. on the day of collection, all containers must be removed from the curbside.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4854397; v35 updated 2026-04-22; through 04-22-2026).

Full Breakdown

Village of Ridgewood Code Section 165-19 sets the physical specifications for waste containers: garbage and rubbish must be stored in watertight metal or plastic cans not exceeding 32 gallons in capacity and 80 pounds in gross weight, and Section 165-20 bars using containers that are rusted or damaged to the point they are no longer water-, fly-, or rodent-tight. 1, added by Ordinance No. on the day of collection. m. Section 165-19 also prohibits open or overflowing waste disposal bins on any residential or commercial property, and Section 165-21 gives the Village Sanitarian the right to inspect all collection vehicles and receptacles at reasonable hours to confirm compliance with these container standards.

Violations & Fines

Violations of the Chapter 165 waste collection provisions are enforced by the Village Sanitarian and the Division of Solid Waste Control; a resident who repeatedly sets containers out early, leaves them at the curb past the deadline, or uses a rusted or overflowing can is subject to the general penalty provisions of the Village Code for a Chapter 165 violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How early can I put my trash cans out in Ridgewood?
Not before 5:00 p.m. the night before your scheduled collection day, per Section 165-22.1. Cans also cannot go out after 6:00 a.m. on the actual collection date if they weren't already out.
When do I have to bring my cans back in?
By 11:59 p.m. on the day of collection under Section 165-22.1. Recycling and vegetative waste bins have a similar rule under Section 165-46 but must be removed by midnight.
What size garbage can is allowed?
Section 165-19 caps garbage and rubbish cans at 32 gallons in capacity and 80 pounds in gross weight, and the can must be watertight metal or plastic.
Can I leave an overflowing bin on my property?
No. Section 165-19 makes it unlawful for a residential or commercial property owner, occupant, or lessee to permit open or overflowing waste disposal bins on their property.

Sources & Official References

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