With the arrival of Spring,and the accompanying warmer temperatures, Bergenfield residents are reminded that the placement of stationary or portable basketball hoops within the Borough is regulated by Chapter 273 6(c) of the Borough Code. Stationary and/or portable basketball hoops are prohibited from being placed between the curb and the sidewalk, or on the street against the curb. Penalties for violations range from a Posted Notice to remove the stationary or portable basketball hoop within five (5) days up to a $500 fine. Please refer to the entire section of the code which is available online via the Borough’s website at www.bergenfieldboro.com. As the time for spring cleaning is here, residents are also reminded that due to N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99 the Borough’s DPW is no longer picking up Computers, Monitors and Televisions as trash or bulk. Residents can drop these items off at the DPW Recycling Center Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Sunday from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The Recycling center is closed on Holidays. Anyone with questions about recycling or bulk pick up can call the Dept. of Public Works at 201 387-4055 prompt # 3 (ext. 4088).
