Teaneck mandates source separation of recyclables including paper, cardboard, glass, metal, and plastics in compliance with New Jersey's statewide mandatory recycling law.
Under New Jersey's Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act and Teaneck's local recycling ordinance, residents must separate recyclables from regular trash. Curbside collection covers commingled bottles, cans, and plastics, plus separate fiber pickup for paper and cardboard. Yard waste is collected seasonally. Contamination of recycling loads can cause loads to be rejected. Multi-family properties and businesses must arrange compliant recycling service.
Failure to recycle or contamination of recyclables may result in warnings followed by fines starting at modest amounts and increasing for repeat violations.
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