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BCUA Events - Hazardous Waste, Tires, Shredding & More

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The Bergen County Utilities Authority sponsors collection events throughout the year that are free for Bergen County Residents. 

Click Here for the BCUA 2025 Recycling and Solid Waste Guide.  

Household Hazardous Waste Events - click here for the 2026 flyer or visit www.bcua.org for more information.

Paramus
Mahwah
Moonachie
Bergen Community College 
400 Paramus Road
(Entry via Paramus Rd. ONLY)
Bergen County Campgaw Mountain Reservation
200 Campgaw Road (Ski Area)
Bergen County Utilities Authority
98 Empire Blvd.
(Entry via Empire Blvd. ONLY)
SUNDAY
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
April 19
May 16
March 7
June 7
July 18
November 14
October 18
September 19

All collection sites open (rain or shine) at 9:00 am and close promptly at 3:00 pm.

Accepted items include:

  • Aerosol cans
  • Anti-Freeze
  • Batteries (vehicle/rechargeable only)
  • Blacktop sealers
  • Bug Spray
  • Disinfectants
  • Drain Cleaners
  • Fertilizer
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Fluorescent Light Bulbs
  • Gasoline
  • Glue
  • Herbicides
  • Insecticides
  • Kerosene
  • Lighter Fluid
  • Mercury Switches
  • Oil Filters (used)
  • Paints & Varnishes (all types)
  • Pesticides
  • Photographic Chemicals
  • Propane Gas Cylinders (1 lb. & 20 lb. only)
  • Solvents & Thinners
  • Thermostats
  • Thermometers
  • Used Motor Oil


Recycling Events - visit www.bcua.org for more information.

Paramus
Mahwah
Bergen Community College 
400 Paramus Road
(Entry via Paramus Rd. ONLY)
Bergen County Campgaw Mountain Reservation
200 Campgaw Road (Ski Area)
SUNDAY
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
April 13
August 9
June 14
October 5
All collection sites open (rain or shine) at 9:00 am and close promptly at 2:00 pm.

BCUA recycling events include disposal options for:

  • Mobile Paper Shredding
    • Limit 4 bags/boxes, weighing no more than 10 pounds each
  • Electronics & Computers
    • Laptops, monitors, cables, wires, speakers, computers, televisions, stereos, printers, etc.
  • Tire Recycling
    • 4 tire limit, with or without rims.
  • Unwanted Medication
    • Bring medication in original containers or a sealed bag.
    • Sharps and liquids NOT accepted.