BCUA Recycling

Bergen County Utility Authority
201-641-2552
 

Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
The Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) offers a household hazardous waste management program to Bergen County residents. The program offers residents an opportunity to properly dispose of  household hazardous waste items. Proof of residency is required. Additional information is also available at www.bcua.org. BCUA Flyer.

What Hazardous Waste Material Is Recyclable?

Hazardous Wastes From Your Workshop From Your Garden From Your Garage Hazardous Waste
NOT Accepted
Aerosols
Appliance Batteries
Button Cell
Bug Sprays
Carpet Cleaners
Chlorine Bleach
Disinfectants
Drain Cleaners
Dyes
Fire Extinguishers
Floor Care Products
Floor Wax
Fluorescent Lamps
Furniture Polish
Mercury Batteries
Mercury Thermostats
Oven Cleaners
Polish Removers
Smoke Detectors
Spray Dust Cleaners
Stain Removers
Thermometers
Toilet Cleaners
Upholstery Cleaners		 Alcohol
Creosote
Cutting Oils
Driveway Sealers
Glues
Lacquers
Linseed Oil
Mineral Spirits
Naphtha
Paints
Polyurethane
Primer
Rust Removers
Shellacs
Thinners
Turpentine
Varnish
Wood Stain
Wood Preservatives		 Algaecides
Ant & Roach Powder
Bug Creams
Bug Sprays
Fertilizer
Fly Strips
Fungicides
Garden Dusts
Garden Sprays
Herbicides
Insecticides
Rat & Rodent Poison
Weed Killer		 Antifreeze
Artists' Paint
Artist' Mediums
Auto Batteries
Battery Acid
BBQ Propane Cylinders
Brake Fluid
Car Wax with Solvents
Chemistry Kits
Diesel Fuel
Engine Cleaners
Fiberglass Epoxy
Fuel Additives
Fuel Oil
Gasoline
Gun Cleaning Solvents
Kerosene
Lighter Fluids
Metal Polishers
Moth Balls and Flakes
Motor Oil
Oil Filters
Transmission Fluid
Transmission Additives		 Unlabeled containers
Unknown contents
Regulated medical waste
Radioactive materials
Explosives
Containers larger than
   five (5) gallon
Compressed cylinders
   (oxygen or acetylene)
Pressure-treated lumber
Railroad ties

 

 
 
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (rain or shine)
 

Bergen County Utilities Authority
(back gate only)
Foot of Empire Blvd., Moonachie

Saturday, March 9
Saturday, November 16       

Bergen Co. Campgaw Mountain Reservation
200 Campgaw Rd, Mahwah

Saturday, May 11
Saturday, July 20
Saturday, September 7

Bergen Community College
400 Paramus Rd, Paramus

Sunday, April 7
Sunday, June 9
Sunday, October 20

 

 

Tire, Electronics, and Mobile Shredding Collection Events
Proof of residency is required for these events and all materials should be in original containers and labeled. Visit www.bcua.org for more information.

Tire Recycling
There is a (4) four tire limit per person, per delivery. Tires with or without rims will be accepted.

Electronics and Computers
Computers, televisions, modems, fax machines, and more will be collected.

Mobile Paper Shredding
There is a limit of (4) four bags weighing not more than (10) ten pounds. Confidential and personal documents are shredded in a secure manner.

2024 Tires, Electronics, Mobile Shredding,and Unwanted Medications Collection Schedule

Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM  (Rain or Shine)

Bergen County Community College
400 Paramus Rd, Paramus 

Sunday, April 21
Saturday, August 10          

Bergen County Campgaw Mountain Reservation
200 Campgaw Rd, Mahwah

Saturday, June 1
Sunday, October 6
Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) Recycling Program Click for more information on Hazardous Waste Collection, acceptable and unacceptable materials and directions. Please contact the BCUA at (201) 807-5825 for additional information.