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 2025:

• BCUA Househould Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule for 2025

2025 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event Dates:

Bergen County Utilities Authority, Foot of Empire Blvd., Moonachie

• Saturday, March 8, 2025
• Saturday, November 15, 2025

Bergen County Campgaw Reservation, 200 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah

• Saturday, May 10, 2025
• Saturday, July 19, 2025
• Saturday, September 6, 2025

Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Rd., Paramus

• Sunday, April 6, 2025
• Sunday, June 8, 2025
• Sunday, October 19, 2025

HHW event collection hours are 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (rain or shine)