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Hackensack, NJ Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

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

Key Facts

Single-family/up to 4 units
2 large items maximum
Buildings over 4 units
10 items maximum
Bundled rubbish weight cap
40 pounds
Bundle length cap
4 feet
White goods fee
$10 per item
Weekly curb cap
2 items or 2 cubic yards

Summary

Hackensack caps how much heavy trash residents can set out at once. City Code § 93-7B(2) limits single-family homes and buildings up to four units to two large or heavy household items per collection, while buildings with more than four units can put out up to ten items, only on the date the Division of Sanitation designates.

Residents having household items of a larger or heavier nature than permitted under this section will place these items out only on the date so established by the Division of Sanitation. Such larger or heavier rubbish is limited to two separate items for single-family homes or multifamily residential properties of up to four units. Apartment buildings, garden apartments, condominiums, or any other habitable dwelling having more than four residential units are limited to 10 items in total, with items with multiple pieces counted separately towards the limit of 10.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4592721; v20 updated 2026-01-06; through 01-06-2026).

Full Breakdown

Under § 93-7B(2), household items too large or heavy for the standard receptacle rule go out only on the date the Division of Sanitation sets for heavy trash pickup. § 93-7D(4) layers a citywide weekly ceiling on top of the per-property limit: no more than two large furniture items or two cubic yards of miscellaneous rubbish, debris or garden refuse may go out at the curb for any one weekly collection day, on the fixed zone schedule the city has established. the night before.

Violations & Fines

Bulk items placed out in excess of the two- or ten-item cap, or on the wrong date, are subject to Chapter 93's escalating fine schedule under § 93-11: $100 for a first violation, $250 for a second, $500 for a third with up to 25 hours of community service, and $1,000 plus up to 90 days of jail or community service for a fourth or later offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bulk items can I put out for pickup in Hackensack?
Single-family homes and buildings with up to four units are limited to two large or heavy items per collection under City Code § 93-7B(2). Buildings with more than four residential units, such as apartment complexes, may set out up to ten items, with multi-piece items counted separately.
Is there a weight limit for bundled trash?
Yes. Under § 93-7B(1), bundles or packages of heavy trash or rubbish can't weigh more than 40 pounds or exceed four feet in length, and must be tied securely enough for one person to handle.
How do I get an old refrigerator picked up?
White goods like refrigerators and washing machines require a $10 per-item fee paid to the city under § 93-7B(8). You'll be given a pickup date and a sticker to affix to the appliance, which must be placed at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before collection.

Sources & Official References

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