Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, the Rent Leveling Board of the Borough of Bergenfield will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Bergenfield Borough Hall Council Chambers, located at 198 N. Washington Avenue, Second Floor at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and formal action may be taken.
Claudia Ramirez
Rent Leveling Board Clerk
Please be advised that beginning on Thursday evening (July 7) at 8:00 PM, Veolia Water will be performing maintenance work on the water main located on Washington Avenue. The work will continue until Friday morning (July 8) at 6:00 AM.
For the duration of this period, the Northern portion of Washington Avenue, as well as the surrounding area (depicted on the maps below), will not have water access while the work is taking place. Additionally, as a result of the work being performed, the northern portion of Washington Avenue near Borough Hall running towards Dumont Avenue will also be closed to traffic.
For more information about this closure and/or the work being performed, please contact the Administrator's Office at (201) 387-4055 ext.6.
Please review your 2022 Garbage & Recycling pick up schedule calendar for changes in the pickup schedule during the week of 7/4/22-7/8/22. The Borough Hall Offices and the DPW are closed on Monday 7/4/22 in observance of 4th of July. Changes in the pickup schedule are highlighted in yellow on the garbage & recycling pickup schedule calendar.
To view your quadrant's 2022 Garbage & Recycling pickup schedule calendar, please click your quadrant's calendar link below:
Quadrant 1 (Northeast)
Quadrant 2 (Northwest)
Quadrant 3 (Southeast)
Quadrant 4 (Sourthwest)
Bergenfield Celebrates Pride Month with Flag Raising Event and Walk
This past Thursday, as part of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio and the Council were joined by the Stigma-Free Committee, as well as guest speakers Jason Bergman (Chief of Staff, NJ State Assembly) and Anthony Torres (Founder of the Bergen County LGBTQ+ Alliance), as they celebrated Pride Month with a flag raising ceremony and walk around Cooper’s Pond.
“I had a wonderful time celebrating Pride Month with my friends and neighbors,” said Mayor Amatorio. “One of Bergenfield’s greatest attributes is our ever-changing diversity, which creates a unique and vibrant tapestry that is truly symbolic of America’s promise of a better life for anyone who seeks it. I look forward to making this an annual tradition as we come together to show our support for the LGBTQ+ community and a more inclusive society.”
Every June is Pride Month, when the world's LGBTQ+ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Pride gatherings are rooted in the arduous history of minority groups who have struggled for decades to overcome prejudice and be accepted for who they are. LGBTQ is an acronym meaning lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer. These terms may also include gender-fluid people, or those whose gender identity shifts over time or depending on the situation.
The Mayor’s Wellness Campaign is a statewide community health initiative that provides evidence-based tools and strategies for mayors and community leaders to help their residents achieve healthier lifestyles and improve overall health and wellness in their communities. The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (NJHCQI) has been leading the Mayors Wellness Campaign in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities since 2006.
Bulk garbage pick-up is on schedule for all quadrants as listed on the 2022 Garbage & Recycling pickup schedule calendars. Please reference your 2022 pickup schedule calendar for the bulk (B) pick up day in your quadrant. 2022 garbage & recycling pickup schedule calendars may be found by clicking HERE.
As a reminder, please note:
-Bulk pickup is for residential purposes only.
-The DPW does NOT pick up contractor debris, concrete, bricks, asphalt, rocks, mortar, stone, cultured stone, or any stone-like material, wet paint, chemicals, tires, fluorescent lightbulbs, vehicle batteries, rechargeable batteries, propane/fuel tanks, fire extinguishers, TV's, computer monitors, computer towers/computer CPU's, laptops, tablets, printers or fax machines.
-The limit per bulk day is 4 pieces of household furniture, 2 household appliances (ex. air conditioning (AC) unit, oven, washer, dryer, refrigerator- (DOORS MUST BE OFF), and 1 carpet or rug that does not exceed 12 feet in length and/or 1 foot in diameter (including the pad) or a mixture of fragments from carpet or rug of said size. The DPW will not collect carpets removed professionally.
-Water heaters must have a borough-issued inspection sticker on them, or they will not be picked up. Please call the Building Department to schedule an inspection: 201-387-4055, option 4.
-Bulk may not be placed at the curb any earlier than 6:00pm the night before scheduled bulk pick-up days. Bulk must be ready no later than 6:00am on the scheduled day of the bulk pick-up.
-There is a bulk pick-up on scheduled bulk pick-up days only. There is no special pick-ups. Please reference your 2022 pickup schedule calendar for the bulk (B) pickup day in your quadrant by clicking HERE.
-Please take the following items to a BCUA collection event: wet paint, chemicals, tires, fluorescent lightbulbs, vehicle batteries, rechargeable batteries, propane/fuel tanks, fire extinguishers, electronics. For 2022 BCUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events & BCUA 2022 Tire Recycling/Electronics Recycling/Mobile Paper Shredding/ Unwanted Medication Collection Event locations, dates, times & list of accepted items, please click HERE.
-The DPW does NOT collect brick, mortar, stone, concrete, cultured stone, or any stone-like material: the homeowner must dispose of these privately. All bulk refuse generated by a private contractor (contractor debris), or trade waste generated by any business, shall be removed at their own expense and risk.
-The following electronics ONLY are accepted at the Bergenfield Recycling Center: TV's, computer monitors, computer towers/computer CPU's, laptops, tablets, printers & fax machines. The Bergenfield Recycling Center is now located at the old Hockey Courts, on Twin Boro Ln. (by the old swim club). The Bergenfield Recycling Center hours are Mon- Fri 8:00am-3:00pm, Sat 9:00am-1:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm (closed on holidays).
-PAINT must be dried solid and put out at the curb on bulk (B) pickup day ONLY with the lid off. Wet paint must be taken by the resident to a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. For 2022 BCUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events & BCUA 2022 Tire Recycling/Electronics Recycling/Mobile Paper Shredding/Unwanted Medication Collection Event locations, dates, times & list of accepted items, please click HERE.
-Vegetative waste (grass, leaves, shrubs, branches, yard waste) is NOT collected on bulk days. Please reference your 2022 pickup schedule calendar for the vegetative waste (V) pick up day in your quadrant.
-For reference: Ord. No. 17-2517
If you have any questions, please call the DPW office at 201-387-4055, option 3, Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm (except for holidays as marked on your 2022 pick up schedule calendar) or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
To add your cell phone and/or home number to the Borough's "robo call" important announcement phone call list, please email your name, address, and phone number to the Bergenfield Office of Emergency Management (OEM) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
You and your family are invited to the Bergenfield Library's upcoming Summer Reading Kickoff on Sunday, June 26th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
This wonderful event will feature a touch tank with underwater animals, a 9 hole mini golf course around the building, face painting, a caricaturist, live music, and a visit from the Empanada Mania truck!
The entire event is free to the public, no registration is required, and all ages are welcome. This is the first large-scale family event that the Bergenfield Library has hosted since 2019 and a large crowd is expected.
Please Join Us For All of Our 2022 Summer Events! For More Information Please Call (201) 387-4055 Ext 6
Bergenfield Celebrates 124th Philippine Independence Day Anniversary with Flag Raising Ceremony
This past Wednesday, June 15, Mayor Arvin Amatorio was joined by the Board of County Commissioners, as well as the Bergen County Asian American Advisory Board, as they celebrated the 124th Anniversary of Philippine Independence with a flag raising ceremony.
“This celebration was a fantastic opportunity to honor the diversity of Bergenfield,” said Mayor Amatorio. “The rich history of the Filipino Americans who call Bergenfield home has played a vital role in the development and strengthening of our diverse communities and continues to pave the way in enriching society with their vibrant cultural traditions.”
The Philippines were a Spanish ruled colony for over three hundred years before declaring their independence in 1898. Together with American forces they defeated Spain in the battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War and formally established themselves as the Philippine Republic. The National Flag of the Philippines was designed to represent patriotism and valor in red; peace, truth, and justice in blue; and hope for equality in white.
“I am very proud to celebrate Philippine Independence Day, and honor the sacrifices, talents, hard work, and contributions of Filipino Americans, here in our Country and across the globe,” said Council Member Pascual. “I want to thank the groups and community leaders responsible for making this celebration possible.”
Updates on the impact of the COVID-19 / 2019 Novel Coronavirus ("Coronavirus Disease") upon the Bergenfield community, and the actions the Borough is taking
News from the Bergenfield Department of Public Works
News from the Bergenfield Health Department
News from the Bergenfield Public Library
News from the Bergenfield Office of Emergency Management
News from the Bergenfield Recreation Department
News from the Bergenfield Tax Office
Periodic messages from Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio
Check here for updates and information about our 125 anniversary celebration events & activities.
