Ridgewood Recycling

05/18/2026

Ridgewood Spotlighted at NJ Sustainability Summit

Village of Ridgewood was proudly represented at the 2026 NJ Sustainability Summit on Friday, May 15, where our Municipal Recycling Coordinator, Sean Hamlin, participated as a panel speaker during “Food Waste Management: New State Requirements & Local Program Spotlights.”

The discussion reviewed recent legislation and highlighted innovative local programs. We’re honored that Ridgewood’s efforts were recognized as part of this statewide conversation and proud to see our community spotlighted as a leader in sustainability.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support and participate in our food scrap recycling initiatives — together, we’re making a difference! 🌎♻️

Interested in joining the program? Residents can learn more and apply through our dedicated Food Scrap Recycling Program webpage: https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/447/Food-Scrap-Recycling-Dropoff

05/14/2026

Sustainability Starts with Sharing.

The Week of Action Food Drive runs from Sunday, May 17 through Sunday, May 24.

Food insecurity and hunger persist in every municipality in Bergen County. You can help make a difference by participating in the annual Week of Action Food Drive taking place Sunday, May 17 through Sunday, May 24. Drop off nonperishable food items such as canned meat and fish, peanut butter, pasta sauce, rice, cereal, coffee, tea, apple sauce, fruit cups and condiments at Village Hall or any collection location listed on the flyer. Donations will benefit local food pantries across Bergen County, supporting individuals and families in need.

04/30/2026

New Threads, No Regrets 👕♻️
Refresh your wardrobe the sustainable way—bring what you don’t wear and discover something new-to-you at the Ridgewood Library Clothing Swap this Sunday!

Need a new wardrobe? Refresh your closet - for free and sustainably - at the Ridgewood Public Library's Clothing Swap on Sunday, May 3 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Please note: Donations are limited to one bag of clothing per household.

04/29/2026

We’re on a roll, Ridgewood! 🛏️♻️

In 2025, we launched our mattress recycling program and successfully diverted 1.79 tons of waste—saving 40 mattresses from the landfill.

But wait until you hear this: In just the first four months of 2026, we’ve already doubled that total! 🙌

That is a massive win for our community and our planet. 🌎 Every mattress recycled is more space in our landfills and more materials recovered for a second life.

Thank you for making this program a runaway success! Got an old mattress taking up space? Don't toss it—recycle it responsibly with us.

To participate, residents should:
• Be prepared to show ID, 🆔
• Bag each mattress/box spring (required) 🪳
•Deliver each mattress/box spring to the recycling center 🛻
• See the attendant on duty for assistance and follow the attendant’s instructions👷

Ridgewood Recycling Center
203 E. Glen Avenue (behind fire headquarters)
8 AM - 3 PM (closed Wednesdays / closed Sundays)

04/26/2026

🌎🎡 Stop by our booth at today’s Earth Day Fair and take a spin on our “Spin to Stop Food Waste!” Wheel!

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Van Neste Square, Ridgewood, NJ
10:30 - 2:30

Test your knowledge on food waste, donation, and composting—you might learn a few simple tips to save food (and money) at home.

🎁 Bonus: The first 25 people to sign up for our food scrap composting program become eligible to receive a FREE kitchen counter container!

Come say hi, spin the wheel, and be part of the solution to reduce food waste. See you there!

04/13/2026

Protect your home, your workers, and your environment—dispose of hazardous waste safely this Sunday.

FREE Bergen County Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Sunday, April 19
Bergen Community College ▪ 9am - 3pm

https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/DocumentCenter/View/2823/2026-HHW-Flyer-PDF

04/01/2026

Shred It and Forget It on April 11th at Ridgewood Shred Day

Please keep equipment and staff safe by being sure to keep out batteries and prohibited items.
Here's our flyer: https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/DocumentCenter/View/2826/2026ShredDay_ALL-PDF

04/01/2026

All Village offices and departments, with the exception of emergency services, will be closed on April 3 in observance of Good Friday. There will be no garbage or recycling collection, and the Recycling Center will be closed.

03/23/2026

🌱 Let’s help keep our community beautiful this spring! 🌱

If you’re heading out for a walk, consider bringing a bag (or two!) and picking up litter along the way. Even a few minutes can make an impact.

🗑️ Pro tip: Bring two bags—one for trash and one for recyclables. Many items like bottles and cans can be recycled, helping reduce waste even further.💚

With the snow and ice finally melted, you may notice that there is a whole lot of litter out there on the streets that was hidden by the snow.

Consider grabbing some work gloves and a garbage bag and cleaning up the litter in your neighborhood! You will not only be helping your hometown and the environment, but you may inspire others to chip in and do the same.

Learn more about sustainability at https://dep.nj.gov/sustainability/

03/12/2026

Protect Your Sanitation Workers: Don’t Put E-Cigarettes in Trash or Recycling

E-Cigarettes or vapes contain lithium batteries that can cause fires in collection trucks and at recycling facilities. Please bring them to Bergen County's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection event on Sunday, April 19 for disposal. To review the event flyer and see other HHW event dates, please visit: https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/399/Hazardous-Waste-Shred-Days