FAQs • Pompton Lakes, NJ • CivicEngage

What should I do to have a refrigerator picked up?: First, you must make sure that the refrigerator door is removed. This is the law. Then, you must call 973-835-3524 and leave your information for collection. The item will be picked up within 24 - 48 hours.

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Public Works

1. Does the Department of Public Works pick up grass clippings, tires, or batteries at curbside?: You must cut and leave your grass clippings or bring it to the Recycling Center which is open Monday - Saturday - 7:30am-3:30pm. The cost of disposal of tires is $2.50 each and $5 each if on the rims. Visit our Recycling Center page.

2. How do I dispose of paint cans?: The County holds a hazardous waste day two to three times a year. You can call the County Recycling Resource Center at 973-305-5738 to find the times and dates to bring these items in.
Also, if you open the paint cans and put kitty litter or speedy dry in them, and let them dry out, we will collect them from you on your garbage day. But they must be dried out and put into plastic bags for disposal. View our informational page on paint disposal.

3. If for some reason my garbage or recycling is not picked up, will Public Works come back and get it?: No, Public Works would not be able to finish collection for the day if they had to come back.

4. What should I do to have a refrigerator picked up?: First, you must make sure that the refrigerator door is removed. This is the law. Then, you must call 973-835-3524 and leave your information for collection. The item will be picked up within 24 - 48 hours.

5. Why wasn't my garbage picked up today?: -Did you put it out after 6:30 a.m. on the day of collection? If so, it will not be collected.
- Is your garbage container an approved container? It must be no larger than 37 gallons and weigh no more than 60 pounds It must also have handles on it. Many stores are selling containers with wheels that are between 45-90 gallons. These cans will not be picked up.
- Did your container have recycling material mixed in with the garbage?
- Was your garbage put out on the correct day for your area?
For more information, contact the Department of Public Works.

6. Why weren't my paper products collected on paper pick up day?: Most likely, the paper was put in plastic shopping bags or some other container that was not permitted. You cannot put paper products in plastic bags. They must be tied and you must bundle them. For more information, contact the Department of Public Works at 973-835-1465.