Ridgefield Park trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Four color zones (Heights blue, Westview pink, Mid-Town green, Downtown brown) — days on monthly Public Works calendars. Verified 2026-10-15 · rppd.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | White goods Tuesday night for Wednesday after calling in; other streams per monthly calendar — evening clock for regular garbage. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · rppd.org |
| Recycling | Recycling: Dual streams on calendar (bottles/cans vs cardboard days). Verified 2026-10-15 · rppd.org |
| Bulk | Bulk/garbage combined days on monthly calendars by zone. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · ridgefieldpark.org |
| Hauler | Village of Ridgefield Park Department of Public Works. |
| Contacts | Public Works 201-440-4860; Fax 201-440-4942; 24 Industrial Ave; Village Hall 234 Main Street, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660; 201-641-4950; Public Works hours Mon–Fri 7. Verified 2026-10-15 · rppd.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
White goods Tuesday night for Wednesday after calling in; other streams per monthly calendar — evening clock for regular garbage.
Where
Curbside; white goods doors removed, tall items on sides.
Limits
Garbage ≤44 gal; recycling ≤32 gal (from Sep 1, 2026); cardboard bundles ≤30 lb.
Not allowed
Plastic bags for recyclables; Styrofoam at curb; clean-outs at Recycling Center.
Bags
No plastic bags for bottles/cans.
Verified 2026-10-15 · rppd.org
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · ridgefieldpark.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Mlk 2026 | 2026-01-19 | — |
Monthly Public Works calendars + CivicEngage list Public Works/Recycling Center closed dates (e.g. Jan 1, Jan 19 2026).
Verified 2026-10-15 · ridgefieldpark.org
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Full details for Ridgefield Park: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Village Public Works. Four color zones (Heights blue, Westview pink, Mid-Town green, Downtown brown) — days on monthly Public Works calendars. Garbage cans ≤44 gallons; recycling containers ≤32 gallons (effective Sep 1, 2026). Recycle Coach for reminders.
- Recycling
- Dual streams on calendar (bottles/cans vs cardboard days). Plastics #1, #2, #5, glass, aluminum — no plastic bags (bagged bottles/cans left at curb). Cardboard flattened/tied ≤30 lb. Styrofoam never at curb — clean/tape-free to Recycling Center 24 Industrial Ave, Mon–Sat 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (proof of residency; no house/apartment clean-outs).
- Bulk pickup
- Bulk/garbage combined days on monthly calendars by zone. White goods/scrap metal: call Public Works by 2:30 p.m. Tuesday for Wednesday collection; place Tuesday night; failure to call → left + possible fine. Phone 201-440-4860 (Recycle Coach also cites 440-4860).
- Curbside: when
- White goods Tuesday night for Wednesday after calling in; other streams per monthly calendar — evening clock for regular garbage.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; white goods doors removed, tall items on sides.
- Curbside: limits
- Garbage ≤44 gal; recycling ≤32 gal (from Sep 1, 2026); cardboard bundles ≤30 lb.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste days on monthly calendars — follow calendar rules.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic bags for recyclables; Styrofoam at curb; clean-outs at Recycling Center.
- Curbside: bags
- No plastic bags for bottles/cans.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Failure to call ahead for white goods may draw fine (Recycle Coach).
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Mlk 2026 (2026-01-19): shift not yet confirmed
Monthly Public Works calendars + CivicEngage list Public Works/Recycling Center closed dates (e.g. Jan 1, Jan 19 2026). Use calendars for zone garbage/recycling; holiday keys from calendar closures only when collection explicitly skipped.
- Hauler
- Village of Ridgefield Park Department of Public Works
- Contacts
- Public Works 201-440-4860; Fax 201-440-4942; 24 Industrial Ave; Village Hall 234 Main Street, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660; 201-641-4950; Public Works hours Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Find your day
- Monthly Public Works calendars + Recycle Coach + zone color key
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: rppd.org
Bulk: ridgefieldpark.org
Holidays: ridgefieldpark.org
Curbside: rppd.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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