Garbage

On days when snow or ice is forecast, residents will be required to bring their garbage cans to the curb for collection. VOR staff will pick up garbage and recycling at the curb in snow or ice conditions. A snow day is when snow has been falling and the driveway areas are covered. An ice condition is when ice is present on driveways and sidewalks. When snow has stopped, please remember to clear a path to your refuse containers.

[Amended September 13, 1988 by Ord. Number 2178; October 13, 1992 by Ord. Number 2375]        

• Garbage and rubbish shall be stored in and collected from watertight metal or plastic waste cans not to exceed 32 gallons in capacity and 80 pounds in gross weight.
• Yard waste shall be stored in and collected from watertight metal or plastic waste cans not to exceed 32 gallons in capacity and 80 pounds in gross weight or in biodegradable paper bags of a minimum of 100 pounds wet strength, suitably sealed, which shall be collected with the contents thereof.
• Loose bulk refuse shall be placed out in disposal containers. The containers shall be suitable so that materials will not spill or overflow in the course of pickup.
• It shall be unlawful for any residential or commercial property owner, occupant or lessee to permit open or overflowing waste disposal bins on his or her property.

Household garbage is collected at the rear or side yard of the home (rear yard) twice weekly and refers to small everyday trash generated in the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom.

• Westside Properties: Monday and Thursday (Westside routes are mostly homes west of Maple Avenue and those homes on Prospect Street and Maple Avenue however exceptions may apply. Please check the schedule for your address.) 
• Eastside Properties: Tuesday and Friday (Eastside collection routes include homes east of Maple Avenue on both sides of Route 17 however exceptions may apply. Please check the schedule for your address.)
• Please use watertight metal or plastic containers with lids, not to exceed 32 gallons in capacity and 80 pounds in gross weight.
• Place your refuse container(s) within 20 feet of the house at ground level, at the same location for each collection.
• Refuse collectors may not enter any structure, i.e. garages or utility sheds.
• Household refuse will not be collected from the beige Village recycling barrels.

During holiday weeks please check the Recycle Coach mobile app or the Village Calendar for proper collection days.

Do not bring construction materials to the Recycling Center. Residents may place two 32 gallon bags or cans of construction material at the curbside for pickup on their curbside bulk refuse collection day, being mindful of restrictions and proper setout procedures. Materials should not exceed 80 pounds in weight or 4 feet in length. Call 201-670-5585 for more information. Note: Concrete, asphalt, brick, or block is prohibited and will not be collected.

For anything in excess of allowable weight and size, and for prohibited items, private arrangements should be made with a waste hauler.

Four transfer stations that may accept your material for a fee include:

1) Waste Management, 61 Broad Avenue, Fairview, NJ 07022, 201-402-3050. Call in advance for information on accepted materials, hours, charges, acceptable forms of payment, types of vehicles accepted, etc.

2) Skytop Recycling, 80 Airport Road, West Milford, NJ (973) 728-4444, (973) 728-0001. Call in advance for questions regarding accepted items, pricing and to verify operating hours.

3) Sterling Recycling, 99 Sterling Mine Road, Sloatsburg, NY, (800) 270-5522. Call in advance for questions regarding accepted items, pricing and to verify operating hours.

4) Pinto/National Transfer Inc., 445 North Main Street, Lodi, NJ 07644 (973) 778-4764. Call in advance for info regarding accepted items, offloading, pricing and to verify operating hours.

Some charitable organizations such as Habitat for Humanity ReStores may accept fixtures and other items that can be sold for reuse.

Latex paint may be safely disposed of on bulk day when it has been dried out. Dry out latex paint by stirring absorbent material such as cat litter (or paint hardener, available for purchase on the internet and in some hardware stores) into the paint. Once dried, either leave the can completely open or leave the lid loosely resting on top and place the can at the curb for pickup on your Curbside Bulk Refuse Collection day. All oil based paint and latex paint that has not been solidified may be brought to one of Bergen County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days (PDF).

For safe disposal information, please review this information from the EPA.