Hazardous Waste
BCUA Collection:
The Borough does NOT collect hazardous material. Please note that illegal dumping of hazardous material is prohibited and monitored by surveillance cameras at the dump site. In order to maintain the health and safety of our community, any violators will be prosecuted at the highest extent of the law.
The disposal of this material is conducted by the Bergen County Utilities Authority during Special Events throughout the year at three locations. Safe and free collections are for all Bergen County residents, that being said, proof of residency is required. No materials from businesses will be accepted.
Accepted Items:
Aerosol Cans, Anti-Freeze, Batteries (Vehicle and Re-chargeable), Blacktop Sealers, Bug Spray, Disinfectants, Drain Cleaners, Fertilizer, Fire Extinguishers, Florescent Light Bulbs, Gasoline, Glue, Herbicides, Insecticides, Kerosene, Motor Oil (Used, Lighter Fluid, Mercury Switches, Oil Filters (Used), Paints/Varnishes, Pesticides, Propane Gas Cylinders, Solvents and Thinners, as well as Thermostats and Thermometers.
Collection Schedule for 2024:
2024 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event Dates:
Bergen County Utilities Authority, Foot of Empire Blvd., Moonachie
- Saturday, March 9, 2024
- Saturday, November 16, 2024
Bergen County Campgaw Reservation, 200 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah
- Saturday, May 11, 2024
- Saturday, July 20, 2024
- Saturday, September 7, 2024
Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Rd., Paramus
- Sunday, April 7, 2024
- Sunday, June 9, 2024
- Sunday, October 20, 2024
HHW event collection hours are 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (rain or shine)