Waldwick trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Borough; Tue & Fri east of Franklin Tpke to Saddle River. ≤2 × 50-gal/50 lb containers (or bundles ≤4 ft / ≤50 lb). Verified 2026-10-15 · waldwicknj.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m. collection day; remove by end of day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · waldwicknj.gov |
| Recycling | Every Wednesday alternating — commingled plastics #1/#2/#5, glass, Al/tin vs cardboard/mixed paper (2026 dated list on Recycling page). Verified 2026-10-15 · waldwicknj.gov |
| Bulk | 3rd Thursday monthly — register by 2:00 p.m. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · waldwicknj.gov |
| Hauler | Borough of Waldwick Public Works. |
| Contacts | Admin 63 Franklin Tpke — (201) 652-5300; Public Works forms on waldwicknj.gov. Verified 2026-10-15 · waldwicknj.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m. collection day; remove by end of day.
Where
Curbside.
Limits
≤2×50-gal/50 lb garbage; ≤2 bulk items/month.
Not allowed
Bulk/metal/electronics/construction debris/household hazardous waste in regular garbage; plastic-bagged recyclables.
Bags
No plastic bags for recycling; mattress bags for bulk mattresses.
Verified 2026-10-15 · waldwicknj.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · waldwicknj.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Garbage holiday next-day rule for New Year's Day/Thanksgiving/Christmas only. Yard waste Apr 14–Oct 16, 2026 by zone weekdays (Tue–Fri map on Public Works).
Verified 2026-10-15 · waldwicknj.gov
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Full details for Waldwick: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Borough — Mon & Thu west of/including Franklin Tpke to Wyckoff; Tue & Fri east of Franklin Tpke to Saddle River. ≤2 × 50-gal/50 lb containers (or bundles ≤4 ft / ≤50 lb). Curb by 6:00 a.m.; remove end of day; lidded watertight cans. No garbage New Year's Day / Thanksgiving / Christmas → next regular day. Collection does run Presidents’ / Memorial / Labor / Columbus.
- Recycling
- Every Wednesday alternating — commingled plastics #1/#2/#5, glass, Al/tin vs cardboard/mixed paper (2026 dated list on Recycling page). Curb by 6:00 a.m.; loose in cans — no plastic bags. Recycling Center 19 Industrial Park (recyclables only — no garbage/bulk).
- Bulk pickup
- 3rd Thursday monthly — register by 2:00 p.m. Friday before (form); ≤2 household furniture items (couches/dressers/mattresses/rugs); no metal/appliances (separate metal/electronics signup pages). Curb by 6:00 a.m. or day before. 2026 dates: Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17.
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m. collection day; remove by end of day.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside.
- Curbside: limits
- ≤2×50-gal/50 lb garbage; ≤2 bulk items/month.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste season Apr 14–Oct 16 — stickers from Clerk; Center drop Mon–Fri 7:30–3 / Sat 9–1.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Bulk/metal/electronics/construction debris/household hazardous waste in regular garbage; plastic-bagged recyclables.
- Curbside: bags
- No plastic bags for recycling; mattress bags for bulk mattresses.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Garbage holiday next-day rule for New Year's Day/Thanksgiving/Christmas only. Yard waste Apr 14–Oct 16, 2026 by zone weekdays (Tue–Fri map on Public Works).
- Hauler
- Borough of Waldwick Public Works
- Contacts
- Admin 63 Franklin Tpke — (201) 652-5300; Public Works forms on waldwicknj.gov
- Find your day
- Garbage + Recycling + Bulk Collection + 2026 Calendar
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: waldwicknj.gov
Bulk: waldwicknj.gov
Holidays: waldwicknj.gov
Curbside: waldwicknj.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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