Hackensack offers periodic bulk pickup for large household items by appointment or scheduled neighborhood collection. Construction debris, hazardous waste, and white goods with refrigerants have separate disposal pathways.
Hackensack residents can dispose of bulk items such as furniture, mattresses, and rugs through the Department of Public Works bulk collection program, typically by scheduled appointment or on designated neighborhood pickup days. Items must be placed at the curb the evening before collection, with size and weight limits enforced. White goods like refrigerators and air conditioners require freon removal certification before pickup. Construction and demolition debris is excluded and must be hauled by a licensed contractor. Electronics are banned from regular trash under New Jersey's Electronic Waste Management Act and must be brought to Bergen County BCUA recycling events. Tires and yard waste also follow separate rules.
Illegal dumping or unscheduled bulk set-out triggers fines from $100 to $1,000 per offense plus cleanup costs charged to the property owner.
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