Mahwah Township's mandatory recycling ordinance requires every household, apartment, and commercial generator to source-separate designated recyclables and present them properly for municipal or private collection.
Mahwah's recycling ordinance, adopted under New Jersey's Mandatory Recycling Act and county solid waste plan, requires generators to separate paper, corrugated cardboard, commingled glass/metal/plastic, yard waste, and white goods from regular trash. Since January 2008 commingled bottles, cans, jars, and plastics may be combined in one container for curbside pickup, while paper and cardboard remain separate. Multifamily and commercial properties must provide labeled recycling containers, train staff and tenants, and keep records. Violations of the ordinance can carry fines up to $2,000 per occurrence, with each day of continuing violation treated as a separate offense.
Mixing recyclables with trash, contaminating recycling streams, or failing to provide tenant access to recycling can result in summonses, escalating per-day fines, and possible community service.
See how other cities in Bergen County handle recycling requirements.
See how Mahwah's recycling requirements rules stack up against other locations.
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