Yard Waste

The Borough collects Yard Waste, including brush, branches, grass and leaves, from April 8, 2025 through October 13, 2025. 

Yard Waste Regulations

• All yard waste must be put out the night before pickup or by 6:00 am in a can/container or brown biodegradable yard waste bags.
• A maximum of 4 containers up to 50 lbs. will be picked up per collection day.
• Yard waste in plastic bags will not be collected.
• Containers must be filled only to the rim; they will not be picked up with material sticking out above the rim. Please help keep our DPW safe.
• The Borough will not pick up yard waste left on the ground.
• Residents can bring yard waste to the Recycling Center during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm; Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm).

Yard Waste Schedule

• Tuesdays:
  • North of East Prospect Street to Allendale/Saddle River Border
  • All streets from Franklin Turnpike to Nordham Street, not including Franklin Turnpike
• Wednesdays:
  • Both sides of Crescent Avenue to the Wyckoff border
  • Area east of Route 17 North
• Thursdays:
  • Both sides of Franklin Turnpike to Crescent Avenue
• Fridays:
  • Both sides of East Prospect Street to Ho-Ho-Kus border
  • All streets between Nordham Street to Route 17 north

After yard waste collection ends, the Borough provides leaf collection by district. Please see www.waldwicknj.gov/leafcollection for more information.