Politics & Government

Household Hazardous Waste Collections in Bergen County

The BCUA will be conducting a household hazardous waste (hhw) collection event on Sunday, Oct. 16th at Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Rd. in Paramus between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. rain or shine. Open to Bergen County residents with proper identification.

Acceptable materials include: 

  • aerosol cans
  • anti-freeze
  • rechargeable batteries
  • mercury switches
  • propane gas cylinders
  • used motor oil
  • paints and varnishes
  • used oil filters
  • fluorescent light bulbs
  • insecticides

Unacceptable  materials for HHW collections include:

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  • alkaline batteries
  • medical waste
  • computers
  • electronics
  • tires
  • pressure-treated lumber
  • radioactive material
  • explosives
  • unlabeled waste containers

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