You can also call the recycling office at (973)546-2200 x 4224 and request a Recycling/Garbage Calendar or here on the city's web. The Recycling and Garbage Calendar is expected to be placed in the mail the first week of March. One of the ways residents can reduce waste is by backyard composting. Residents are encouraged to reduce as much waste as possible to help reduce the costs of garbage disposal. In 2005, the Recycling Division recycled tons of materials. The Recycling Division is responsible for implementing and educating residents about the recycling program, collection of recyclables, recycling enforcement, clean communities program implementation and overseeing the garbage contractor. Please refer to your residential recycling collection schedule. If any person does not comply with the above, summons will be issued. No person shall dispose or dump on public or private property or in any body of water. The owner of any private property shall maintain the property free of litter. No person shall sweep any litter into the gutter, street or public place within the city. Sweeping litter into the street is prohibited. Prohibited in public places: No person shall litter in any street, sidewalk or public place within the city. Please click here for hazardous waste information from the BCUA. Hazardous Waste Collection event are run by the Bergen County Utilities Authority. Please call the DPW to schedule your pick-up. are picked up once a week by appointment only. Refrigerators, Freezers, A/C Units, Stoves, assorted metals, etc. Computers, Monitors, Wires/Cables, Keyboards, VCR’s, Telephones, DVD Players, Stereos and Microwave ovens and tires should be dropped off at the DPW Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM (no drop-off on holidays). TVs can be dropped off at the DPW or call for pick-up.Įlectronics recycling and tires recycling take place at the Garfield DPW Complex at 413 Midland Avenue. If you put out the metal without an appointment you will receive a summons. Metal may not be placed at the curb before 4:00 PM night before the collection. Please call the DPW by Wednesday of that week to schedule a pick-up. Will be collected by appointment only on Thursdays. If you have any question as to what can be placed at the curb for disposal, please call the DPW. These items are the responsibility of the contractor or homeowner to dispose of. The garbage collector will not pick up construction materials including concrete, asphalt, and dirt lumber sheet rock, bricks, rocks. Garbage should not be placed at the curb before 4:00 pm the day before the collection.Garbage containers must not exceed 50 lbs.Paper bags or cardboard boxes for garbage are not acceptable, these are recycable items.Garbage must placed in sturdy covered containers.The following garbage container guidelines will help prevent litter and assist garbage collection efficiency: The schedule is also available here on the city's web under Forms. If you do not know the days for garbage collection, call the DPW at the number above and they will assist you. The garbage collection schedule remains the same. Important duties include maintenance of public buildings, maintaining approximately 57 miles of roads from sweeping and plowing to leaf collection, maintaining sewer mains, and providing drinking water from 10 wells and connections to the Passaic Valley Water System and removing and planting shade trees, and weekly collection of recyclables. Recreation operates out of the Recreation Center located at 466 Midland Avenue. Buildings and Grounds, Roads, Sewer, Recycling, Shade Tree and Vehicle Maintenance are located at the DPW Complex at 413 Midland Avenue. Garfield's Department of Public Works is divided into nine divisions: Administrative, Buildings and Grounds, Road Services, Water, Shade Tree, Sewer, Recreation, Recycling and Vehicle Maintenance.Īdministrative operates out of City Hall located at 111 Outwater Lane. *Leaf bags will be available on April 3rd, 2023 with 2 bundles provided per household.
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