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Recycling in Bergen County, NJ

What Bergen County itself runs: 3 landfills, sites and programs covering 6 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

What Bergen County takes, item by item

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County sites and programs

BCUA Computer and Electronics Recycling Depot (Moonachie)

NJDEP-approved computer and electronics recycling depot run by the Bergen County Utilities Authority at 98 Empire Boulevard, Moonachie, open Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–2 p.m. except holidays, for all Bergen County residents; businesses are also accepted. Hotline (201) 807-5825.

Bergen County residents

BCUA Household Hazardous Waste Collections

Recurring household hazardous waste collection days run by the Bergen County Utilities Authority at Bergen Community College (400 Paramus Road, Paramus), Campgaw Mountain Reservation (200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah) and the BCUA (98 Empire Blvd., Moonachie). 2026 dates: April 19, May 16, June 7, October 18 and November 14, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Free for Bergen County residents with ID; no business waste. Electronics, tires and paper shredding are not taken at these events.

Bergen County residents

BCUA tire, electronics and paper shredding collection days

Recurring BCUA collections of tires, electronics/computers and confidential paper at Bergen Community College (400 Paramus Rd., Paramus) and Campgaw Mountain Reservation (200 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah), 9 a.m.–2 p.m. 2026 dates: April 26, June 13, August 8 and October 4. Free for Bergen County residents with proof of residency; four-tire limit per delivery.

Bergen County residents

Cities and towns in Bergen County with their own guides

Where this information comes from (13)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bergen County Utilities Authority: Computer Recycling (opens in new tab) · Bergen County Utilities Authority
    • The BCUA runs an NJDEP-approved Computer and Electronics Recycling Depot for all Bergen County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The depot is at 98 Empire Boulevard, Moonachie, and collects 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted: monitors, CPUs, printers, keyboards, faxes, copiers, laptops and components, television sets and VCRs, stereo equipment and cell phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The depot also accepts equipment from businesses; call the hotline for details. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • BCUA: 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events (flyer) (opens in new tab) · Bergen County Utilities Authority
    • HHW collections are free of charge for Bergen County residents only; ID required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • 2026 collection dates are April 19, May 16, June 7, October 18 and November 14; sites open 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paints and varnishes are acceptable; empty containers and hardened paint cans are garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Empty containers or hardened paint cans are garbage, not HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Vehicle and rechargeable batteries are accepted; alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V) go in normal trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No business or commercial waste is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • BCUA: Tires/Electronics/Mobile Paper Shredding in 2026 (opens in new tab) · Bergen County Utilities Authority
    • In 2026 the BCUA again ran tire, shredding and electronics/computer collections at Bergen Community College (April 26, August 8) and Campgaw Mountain Reservation (June 13, October 4), 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • BCUA: 2026 Recycling Events for Bergen County Residents (flyer) (opens in new tab) · Bergen County Utilities Authority
    • Four-tire limit per delivery; tires with or without rims are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The collections are safe and free for Bergen County residents; proof of residency required; no business waste. Checked October 26, 2026.

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