Aluminum/Tin/Plastic/Glass Pickup – Second Wednesday of the Month
Aluminum, tin, plastic and glass containers, jars and bottles (no other type of glass will be taken); all items may be commingled in the same reusable collection container.

Newspaper/Magazine/Junk Mail Pickup – Fourth Wednesday of the Month
Newspaper, magazines and junk mail can be combined and may be placed in a reusable plastic container with cover or paper bag. Regardless of the container type, please secure the top to prevent the wind from blowing the contents away.

Cardboard Pickup – Mondays by Area (read below)
Cardboard will be picked up once a month according to the schedule below, but it is important to note that Official Holidays interrupt the collection schedule so be sure to check the Borough Calendar for specific dates:

• North/West– First & Third Monday of the Month
• South/East – Second & Fourth Monday of the Month
• To determine if your residence is included the North/West or South/East route, please refer to the DPW Route Map

North/West Route:

• Homes located west of Maple Avenue, AND
• Homes located east of Maple Avenue bounded by Ackerman Avenue, Rock Road, and the Ridgewood – Glen Rock boundary line.

South/East Route:

Homes located east of Maple Avenue, excluding the area bounded by Ackerman Avenue, Rock Road, and the Ridgewood – Glen Rock boundary line.

Second (2nd) Wednesday of the Month - Aluminum/Tin/Plastic/Glass
Aluminum, tin, plastic and glass containers, jars and bottles (no other type of glass will be taken); all items may be commingled in the same reusable collection container.

Fourth (4th) Wednesday of the Month - Newspaper/Magazine/Junk Mail
Newspaper, magazines and junk mail can be combined and may be placed in a reusable plastic container with cover, cardboard box or paper bag. Regardless of the container type, please secure the top to prevent the wind from blowing the contents away.

Mondays by Area (Read Below) – Cardboard
Cardboard will be picked up once a month according to the schedule below, but it is important to note that Official Holidays interrupt the collection schedule so be sure to check the Borough Calendar for specific dates:

• North/West– First & Third Monday of the Month
• South/East – Second & Fourth Monday of the Month
• To determine if your residence is included the North/West or South/East route, please refer to the DPW Route Map

North/West Route:

• Homes located west of Maple Avenue, AND
• Homes located east of Maple Avenue bounded by Ackerman Avenue, Rock Road, and the Ridgewood - Glen Rock boundary line. 

South/East Route:

• Homes located east of Maple Avenue, excluding the area bounded by Ackerman Avenue, Rock Road, and the Ridgewood - Glen Rock boundary line. 

The following items will be picked up on the designated curbside recycling days.

• Tin
• Aluminum
• Plastic containers, jars and bottles
• Glass containers, jars and bottles
• Newspaper
• Magazines & Books
• Junk mail
• Cardboard

Official holidays do impact pickup schedules; please refer to the Borough Calendar for specific details.  The Recycling Center is available for residents to drop off recyclables when pickup dates are not convenient and for recyclables not included in the list below. Learn more about the Recycling & Compost Center by clicking here.

Here’s a brief list of recyclables that the Borough will not pick up and some helpful hints of where you may be able to recycle them.

• Clothing – There is a bin for clothing recycling at the Recycling Center on Doremus Avenue.
• Electronics - All electronics can be put out for curbside pickup on designated Rubbish Collection Days or brought to the Recycling Center on Doremus Avenue.
• Vegetative Waste -  All vegetative waste including tree parts, grass clippings and leaves can be brought to the compost area of the Recycling & Compost Center on Doremus Avenue.
• Used Motor Oil - By State law, all service stations are required to take your used oil if properly containerized. Place discarded oil in a clean plastic or metal (not glass) container that has a cap and take it to a local service station.
• Used Tires - Tires and other automotive parts will not be picked up at the curb. When you purchase new tires have them keep your old tires as part of the purchase agreement. Some service stations will take your old tires for a nominal fee.
• Vehicle Batteries will not be picked up. Some service stations will take your old batteries for free.
• Household Hazardous Waste Materials - Household hazardous waste materials are defined as paints, solvents, insecticides, acids, chemicals, poisons and any other material known to be toxic to man or the environment; they must be disposed of through the Bergen County Utilities Authority. State law prohibits the Borough of Glen Rock from accepting these materials. For information on disposal call:
  • Household Hazardous Waste Hotline - (201) 807-5825      
  • Paint - (201) 807-8683      
• Paint Cans – Paint cans cannot be recycled.  They are considered Household Hazardous Waste; please follow the instructions above to dispose of full and empty paint cans.