Ridgewood Recycling

10/05/2026

♻️ Recycling Center Reopens Tuesday, October 6 at 8 AM!

Milling, paving & striping work is complete—and yes, even the millings get recycled! 🎉 We’re getting everything set back up today, and the Recycling Center will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6, at 8:00 AM. We look forward to seeing you! ♻️

RIDGEWOOD RECYCLING CENTER
203 E. Glen Ave (behind fire headquarters)
Open 8AM - 3PM (closed Wednesdays/closed Sundays)

09/14/2026

🧐 QUIZ TIME: Which Item Is NOT Accepted at Shred Day? 🗑️📄

Shred Day, sponsored by Ridgewood Recycling, is this Saturday! Bring your confidential documents—but please remember:

❌ Musical greeting cards are NOT accepted. Why? They contain batteries, which cannot go through the shredding equipment. In fact, the batteries can cause fires, endangering both equipment and personnel.

📄 REMEMBER--Please bring confidential documents ONLY for shredding.
📅 This Saturday
📍 Graydon Pool Parking Lot, 200 Northern Pkwy
⏰ 8:00 AM - 12 NOON (or until full, whichever comes first)

Help us keep Shred Day safe and running smoothly by bringing only accepted materials. Thank you, Ridgewood! ♻️
For more information, please see the event flyer: https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/DocumentCenter/View/2826/2026ShredDay_ALL-PDF

09/06/2026

LABOR DAY WEEKEND
☑ Enjoy some time off
☑ Make some memories
☑ Reduce waste
☑ Recycle right
☑ See you Tuesday!

09/03/2026

Big Blue, Meet Big Green! 💙♻️
Congratulations to Joe F. Bobbitt, our new Assistant Supervisor of Recycling and Sanitation! A dedicated sanitation professional since 2004 and a very dedicated Giants fan, Joe is ready to tackle this new role. 🏈 Joe, welcome to the Recycling Team!

At tonight's Village Council Meeting, Village Manager Keith Kazmark introduced three new staff appointments.

Joe F. Bobbitt (center) has been promoted to the position of Assistant Supervisor of Recycling and Sanitation. He has been a member of the Sanitation Department since 2004, most recently working as a truck driver for the past 14 years. FUN FACT: He is a huge New York Giants fan.

Vincent DiLieto (left) joined Ridgewood Water as Superintendent, bringing more than 15 years of experience in the water industry. A Rutgers University graduate, he previously served as a utility foreman in Monroe Township. FUN FACT: He has been a volunteer firefighter for more than 20 years.

Raymond “Ray” Keeley (right) has stepped into the role of Director/Construction Official of the Building Department. A retired police officer and U.S. Navy veteran, he has nearly 15 years of experience as a Plumbing Subcode Official, Building Inspector and Acting Construction Official. FUN FACT: Ray came out of retirement to work for the Village, where he felt he could make a positive impact.

08/19/2026

♻️ GOOD NEWS — RECYCLING BARRELS ARE BACK IN STOCK!

We’re happy to let you know that our recycling barrels have been restocked and are now available for purchase. Thank you for your patience while we waited for our shipment to arrive.♻️

Available for purchase at: Ridgewood Recycling Center
203 E. Glen Ave (behind Fire Headquarters)
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (closed Wednesdays and closed Sundays)

07/23/2026

🚛 Recycling Barrel Availability Update

If you've been planning to purchase a new recycling barrel, please note that we are temporarily out of stock.

Our supplier expects our next order to ship in early August. While we don't yet know the delivery date, we'll let everyone know as soon as the shipment arrives and barrels are available again.

Thanks for your patience!

07/22/2026

⚠️ Protect the People Who Collect Your Trash

This video from the City of Milwaukee captures a frightening moment when improperly discarded oxygen tanks exploded inside a garbage truck.

Items under pressure can become extremely dangerous during collection. Please keep oxygen tanks and other pressurized cylinders out of your trash and recycling. Proper disposal protects our crews, equipment, and community.

☎️❓ Not sure how to dispose of oxygen tanks or other pressurized cylinders in Ridgewood? Contact the Ridgewood Recycling Division before disposing of them, and we'll help you find the proper disposal method. (201) 670-3373

07/20/2026

🍽️ Calling All Restaurant Owners!

Looking for ways to reduce waste, save money, and stay up to date on New Jersey's sustainability requirements?

Join the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Sustainability Speaker Series (S3) for a FREE event focused on helping restaurants operate more sustainably while improving efficiency and lowering costs.

✨ Event Highlights:
🎤 Expert presentations
🍽️ Restaurant sustainability panel
❓ Live Q&A
📚 Resource tables
🤝 Networking with sustainability organizations

Whether you own, manage, or work in a restaurant or other food service business, this event offers practical tools and resources you can start using right away.

📅 Learn more and register here: [https://dep.nj.gov/sustainability/s3-restaurants/]

06/28/2026

INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEK SCHEDULE AT THE RECYCLING CENTER & THE CURBSIDE (6/29-7/4)

RECYCLING CENTER SCHEDULE
203 E. Glen Avenue (behind Fire Headquarters)
• Monday, 6/29 – Open 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Tuesday, 6/30 – Open 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Wednesday, 7/1 – Open 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Thursday, 7/2 – Open 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Friday, 7/3 – Closed
• Saturday, 7/4 – Closed
Please note: The Recycling Center will be open on Wednesday this week only.

CURBSIDE RECYCLING & YARDWASTE SCHEDULE:
• Monday, 6/29 Area 1 Recycling & Area A Yard waste
• Tuesday, 6/30 Area 2 Recycling & Area B Yard waste
• Wednesday, 7/1 Area 3 Recycling & Area C Yard waste
• Thursday, 7/2 Area 4 Recycling & Area D Yard waste

REARYARD GARBAGE SCHEDULE:
• West Side: Monday, 6/29 & Wednesday, 7/1
• East Side: Tuesday, 6/30 & Thursday, 7/2
Please note: There will be no curbside bulk pickups this week.

06/18/2026

Following a Recent Worker Injury: Sharps Disposal Reminder

As the use of injectable medications continues to rise, so does the importance of proper syringe and sharps disposal.

Loose needles should never be placed in household trash or recycling bins. Improper disposal creates a serious safety hazard for sanitation workers, and Village employees have been injured by discarded needles while handling trash.

The good news is that proper disposal is simple.

* Place used syringes, needles and other sharps into a puncture-resistant sharps container or a heavy-duty plastic household container with a tight-fitting lid, such as an empty laundry detergent bottle.

* When the container is three-quarters full, securely seal the lid with duct tape, label it "Do Not Recycle - Contains Sharps," and place the container in your household trash. Never in your recycling bin.

Thank you for doing your part to keep Village employees safe.

For more information about safe needle disposal, visit https://safeneedledisposal.org/states/new-jersey/.