Hackensack provides curbside trash collection on scheduled weekday routes, with bagged or containerized waste required. Set-out times are restricted, and unauthorized commercial waste, hazardous materials, and electronics are excluded from regular pickup.
The Hackensack Department of Public Works operates curbside garbage collection on a weekday schedule that varies by neighborhood district. Residents must place trash in sealed bags or covered containers no larger than 32 gallons, with a typical weight limit of 50 pounds per container. Trash may be placed at the curb no earlier than the evening before pickup, and empty containers must be removed by the end of pickup day. Hazardous waste, electronics, tires, construction debris, and commercial volumes are excluded and must be disposed through Bergen County Utilities Authority or licensed haulers. Holiday schedules shift collection days forward.
Improper set-out, early placement, or excluded materials draw warnings and fines from $25 to $500 per offense, with repeat violations escalating.
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