Paramus DPW collects garbage twice weekly from residential properties under Chapter 379, with specific rules for container weight, bundling, and preparation.
Chapter 379, Article I governs collection, removal, and disposal of ashes, garbage, rubbish, garden refuse, and trash from residential premises, schools, and churches. The Department of Public Works collects ashes, garbage, and rubbish twice each week per a published schedule approved by the Mayor and Council. Garbage must be drained, bagged, and stored in watertight covered containers not exceeding 50 pounds when filled and not filled higher than 3 inches below the top. Rubbish, garden refuse, and bundled trash must not exceed 60 pounds, and brush or branches cannot exceed 3 feet in length. Industrial waste and construction debris from contractors are excluded.
Improperly prepared or overweight containers may not be collected, and repeat violations can result in summons and municipal court fines.
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