Borough of Northvale Northvale, New Jersey 116 Paris Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey Ph 201-767-3330 Fax 201-767-9631
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Contacts

DPW Line
201-767-0210
(7:00 AM–3:30 PM)

Jeff Marcason
Superintendent

Briant Bodrato
Acting Foreman

Donna L. Gambutti
DPW Secretary
201-767-3330 ext 1023
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Useful Information

Garbage Collection
The DPW does not collect the garbage. The garbage collection days are Monday and Thursday by an outside contractor.

Thursday Recycling
by Miele Sanitation
201-768-5407

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4/22/10 - Newspaper
4/29/10 - Co-Mingled

Useful Forms & Information
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Government Records Request Form (188kb)

Department of Public Works (DPW)

Spring Clean-Up/Grass Barrel Pick Up

Begins on May 4th and Continues through October 6th

  • Grass and leaves are picked up in barrels no larger than 32 Gallons for Spring Clean Up. Do NOT rake leaves or grass to the curb and DO NOT put in bags of any kind. Grass barrel pick up includes hedge trimmings, weeds and rakings.
  • DO NOT put branches in barrels. Stack branches at curb line (not in the street) with ends facing the same direction. Barrels containing branches will NOT be picked up. Branches may be up to 12 FT in length.
  • Do not put rocks, dirt or grass sod into the barrels.
  • Branches 3 FT and under must be bundled and tied with twine and placed at the curb-line.
  • Place stumps and logs separately from branches.
  • Tuesday’s are EAST side pickup ( Veteran’s Drive to the Clinton Avenue railroad tracks)
  • Wednesday’s are WEST side pick up ( Briarwood Lane to the Old Tappan Border)
  • Please call the DPW Secretary if you have any questions regarding spring clean up @ 201-767-3330 x 1023.

The 2010 household hazardous waste collection events

2010 Hazardous Waste 2010 Hazardous Waste

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Stormwater Management

Due to new Stormwater Regulations, all residents are required to put all grass clippings, leaves and small brush into barrels for pick up as they will not be vacuumed at the curb.

Borough Ordinance #555-86

As per borough ordinance #555-86 it prohibits landscapers or tree companies from leaving any debris at the curb for pickup.

Tree Trimming

If you have any questions about tree trimming, please call 201-767-0210.

Sewer Back Up?

If you have a problem, you must know where the clean out is located on your property in order for us to be able to help you. Call the DPW at 201-767-0210.

Recycling Information

Acceptable Items:

Paper & Cardboard: Newspaper, magazines, junk mail, envelopes (remove plastic windows), telephone books, soft cover books, brown paper bags, computer paper, cereal boxes, toy and gift boxes, tissue boxes, food boxes, greeting cards, wrapping paper and corrugated cardboard.

Plastics: Beverage containers, detergent and bleach bottles, shampoo bottles, squeezable bottles such as ketchup and mustard.

Glass: Clear bottles, green bottles and brown bottles and aluminum cans.

White Goods: (stoves, refrigerators, etc.) are picked up by the DPW by appointment only. Please call 201-767-0210.

Only put trash out the night before scheduled pick up.

Stormwater Management Plan & Ordinances

Municipal Stormwater Management Plan
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Ordinance #803-2005
An ordinance regulating stormwater control in by and for the Borough of Northvale, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey Download PDF (72kb)

Ordinance #826-2006
An ordinance to prohibit the feeding of unconfined wildlife in any public park or on any other property owned or operated by the Borough of Northvale Download PDF (60kb)

Ordinance #827-2006
An ordinance to prohibit illicit connections to the municipal separate storm sewer system(s) operated by the Bborough of Northvale. Download PDF (68kb)

Ordinance #828-2006
An ordinance to amend section 152 of the code of the Borough of Northvale ­ litter. Download PDF (56kb)

Ordinance #829-2006
An ordinance to amend the code of the Borough of Northvale to provide for the removal of pet waste. Download PDF (64kb)

Ordinance #830-2006
An ordinance to establish a yard waste collection and disposal program in the Borough of Northvale. Download PDF (68kb)

Ordinance #831-2006
An ordinance to prohibit the spilling, dumping or disposal of materials other than stormwater to the municipal separate storm sewer system (ms4) operated by the Borough of Northvale. Download PDF (72kb)

Ordinance #555-86
An ordinance to prohibit landscapers or tree companies from leaving any debris at the curb for pick-up.

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