Paramus Chapter 379 Article III mandates source separation and recycling of newspapers, cardboard, aluminum, glass, tin, and plastic for residents and businesses.
Chapter 379, Article III establishes mandatory recycling for the Borough of Paramus. Designated recyclables include used newspapers, corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, glass containers, tin cans, and plastic. Residents may bring materials directly to the Paramus Recycling Center or set them out for curbside collection on scheduled days. Multifamily complexes with 25 or more units must provide adequate recycling containers and meet additional reporting and tonnage requirements. Mixing recyclables with regular garbage is prohibited, and contaminated containers can be rejected by DPW collectors.
Failure to recycle designated materials can result in warnings followed by municipal ordinance fines under Chapter 379.
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