Introduction:
The Recycling Division is responsible for implementing and educating residents about the recycling program, collection of recyclables, recycling enforcement, clean communities program implementation and overseeing the garbage contractor.  In 2005, the Recycling Division recycled 15,167.28 tons of materials. View the historical recycling tonnages since 1998

Residents are encouraged to reduce as much waste as possible to help reduce the costs of garbage disposal. One of the ways residents can reduce waste is by backyard composting. Download the BCUA composting flyer (pdf) to get started.

Hours:  
The Recycling Office is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM. The office is closed during lunch hour Noon to 1:00 PM.

The Recycling Center is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Sundays from Noon to 4:00 PM. The last entry into the yard is 10 minutes before closing. The office and center are CLOSED on all Borough holidays. The Center and office are located at 20-05 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ.

Schedules:  
The 2008 Recycling and Garbage Handbook were placed in the mail the day after Christmas, December 26, 2007. You can also download the handbook in PDF format: 2008 Recycling / Garbage Handbook.

The Recycling Division has also made the old style calendar pages available in PDF for those residents interested. Please download the calendar for your section:

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Alternate Paper Collection:  
The Recycling Division offers "blue" decals for residents to place on a sturdy container between 5 and 40 gallons for mixed paper collection. Barrels displaying this decal will be permissible for use in paper collection and would not be subject to the string-tie or paper bag rule for paper collection. Barrels are still limited to a maximum of 40 pounds. The decals are available in the Recycling office, calling 794-5366 or e-mail to recycling@fairlawn.org. Limit of one decal per household.

Business Recycling:
All businesses are required to recycle the same as residential homes. Businesses are required to file a "business recycling registration form" each year as well as report annual recycling tonnage to the Recycling Coordinator. View the business recycling page for more details.

Electronics Recycling:
The Recycling Division will collect electronics at the curb on regular recycling day with an appointment. To schedule an appointment, call the Recycling office at 201-794-5366 at least the business day before your recycling day. Residents may also drop electronics off at the Recycling Center. 

Electronics include televisions (excluding console TVs), stereos, VCRs, cell phones, computers, monitors, and computer accessories.

Hazardous Materials:
The Fair Lawn Recycling Center is not allowed to accept any hazardous materials. These include, but are not limited to, propane tanks, paint, pool chemicals, insecticides, herbicides, or any chemical or chemical container. Residents may bring these items to the Bergen County Utilities Authority household hazardous waste collections or download their 2008 Collection dates.  As an alternative, residents may bring their hazardous waste to the Morris County Utilities Authority. More information can be found at their website. For more information download our Hazardous Waste Brochure on how to properly handle your waste.

Construction Materials:
The Recycling Center accepts small amounts of construction material from Fair Lawn residents for a fee. Vouchers for dumping construction materials are available for sale at the Recycling office (20-05 Saddle River Road) and the Tax office (Borough Hall). Vouchers cost $25.00 each.

Passenger cars require 1 voucher, SUVs, vans and pickup trucks require 2 vouchers and trailers are 1 additional ticket to the towing vehicle. Vouchers are required for each trip. No commercial, rented or contractor vehicles under any circumstances.

Construction materials include, but are not limited to, sheet rock, wood, paneling, toilets, sinks, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, tubs, roofing tiles and cabinetry. It excludes recyclables, regular garbage, brick, concrete, rocks, stone and asphalt.

The Borough also offers curbside construction material collection twice per year. These dates are designated with a "D" in your recycling handbook. 

Recycling Barrels:
All residences were given a green recycling barrel in August 1995. These barrels are the property of the Borough of Fair Lawn and must remain with the property in the event it is sold. They are required in order to receive a Certificate of Occupancy.  Please mark your barrel and lid with your full address. Serial numbers are registered at the Recycling office. Residents who are physically unable to use the Borough barrel may obtain a "red" sticker from the Recycling office for use on their own smaller container. All damaged barrels must be returned to the Recycling office for replacement. All stolen barrels will be replaced free of charge provided the residents submits a stolen barrel report filed with the Fair Lawn Recycling Division.

View the damaged barrel exchange program announcement.

Resident Stickers:
Proof of residency is required by all persons using the Recycling Center. To avoid having to show your license, resident stickers are available at the Recycling office free of charge. Additionally, you may mail a copy of your driver's license and registration for each vehicle needing a sticker. Mail to: Fair Lawn Recycling Division, Resident Sticker Program, P.O. Box 376, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410.

Cancellation of Curbside:
Curbside recycling collection is cancelled on all days the Fair Lawn schools are closed due to snow or other weather related emergency.  When curbside is cancelled, there will be no make up collection. Please remove the items from the curb for the next regularly scheduled collection.

Recycling Collection Truck #9653