198 N. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 | 201-387-4055

News from the Bergenfield Department of Public Works

Wednesday (12/2/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update

Today (12/2/20), the DPW leaf collection crews collected leaf piles on the west side of the Borough - south of New Bridge Road from Sussex Road eastward to Windsor Road, and also on Wildrose Avenue, Greenwich Street, and the north end of Windsor Road. On the east side, the crews collected leaf piles on Brook Street, Smith Avenue, Edward Street, O'Neil Street, and Magnolia Street southward to Sylvan Avenue, as well as between the railroad tracks and Washington Avenue from New Bridge Road northward to Columbia Avenue.

Tomorrow (12/3/20), the DPW leaf collection crews will collect leaf piles on the west side of the Borough from Stillman Avenue southward, as well as on Greenwich Drive circle, Highview Avenue, Fairview Avenue, and Luke Street northwards.

There will be no leaf collection on the east side of the Borough tomorrow (12/3/20), as both crews will be working on the west side tomorrow in the areas listed above (12/3/20).

Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.

Tuesday (12/1/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update

Today (12/1/20), the DPW leaf collection crews collected leaf piles on the west side of the Borough on the remainder of Thames Boulevard, Dover Court, Westminster Gate, Highgate Terrace up to but excluding Sussex Road, and also on Wilbur Road. On the east side, the crews collected leaf piles on Marcotte Lane, Seminary Street, Seminary Court, Mackay Drive, Brookview Terrace, Beucler Place, the northern part of Murray Hill Terrace, E. Broad Street, and Carnation Street.

Tomorrow (12/2/20), the DPW leaf collection crews will collect leaf piles on the west side of the Borough south of New Bridge Road from Sussex Road eastward. On the east side, the crews will collect leaf piles on Brook Street, Smith Avenue, Magnolia Street and southward, and also between the railroad tracks and Washington Avenue from south to north.

Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.

Monday (11/30/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update

Today (11/30/20), the DPW leaf collection crews collected leaf piles on the west side of the Borough on Westview Drive, Surrey Lane, Baker Avenue, end of John Place, and on Thames Boulevard. On the east side, the crews collected leaf piles on Haven Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Lunn Avenue, and side streets in between, as well as Porter Avenue southward onto Brookview Terrace, including Pine Drive.

Tomorrow (12/1/20), the DPW leaf collection crews will collect leaf piles on the west side of the Borough on Highgate Terrace and south-eastward. On the east side, the crews will collect leaf piles on Marcotte Lane, Seminary Street, Seminary Court, Mackay Drive, and then over on Murray Hill Terrace, Beucler Place, Brook Street, and working southward.

Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.

Wednesday (11/25/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update

Today (11/25/20), the DPW leaf collection crews collected leaf piles on the west side of the Borough from Hallberg Avenue southward to Glenwood Drive South, excluding Westview Drive. On the east side, the crews collected leaf piles on Clinton Park Drive, Carlson Place, Clyde Court, and Lincoln Avenue.

On Monday (11/30/20), the DPW leaf collection crews will collect leaf piles on the west side of the Borough on Westview Drive, and also from Surrey Lane southward. On the east side, the crews will collect leaf piles on Haven Avenue, Lunn Avenue, and side streets in between, working southward.

Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.

Tuesday (11/24/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update

Today (11/24/20), the DPW leaf collection crews collected leaf piles on the west side of the Borough from Levitt Avenue southward to Spring Avenue. On the east side, the crews collected leaf piles from E. Main Street southward to E. Clinton Avenue, except for Clinton Park Drive. On the east side, the crews also collected leaf piles on Porter Avenue.

Tomorrow (11/25/20), the DPW leaf collection crews will collect leaf piles on the west side of the Borough from Hallberg Avenue southward. On the east side, the crews will collect leaf piles on Clinton Park Drive, Haven Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, and Lunn Avenue.

Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.

Monday (11/23/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update

Today (11/23/20), the DPW leaf collection crews collected leaf piles on the west side of the Borough from south of Main Street, between New Milford border and Prospect Avenue, up to W. Clinton Avenue. On the east side, the crews collected leaf piles from the Deerfield Street and Bradley Avenue area, including Bogert Place, Cedar Street, Willow Street, and Davis Drive.

Tomorrow (11/24/20), the DPW leaf collection crews will collect leaf piles on the west side of the Borough south of W. Clinton Avenue. On the east side, the crews will collect leaf piles south of Grove Street.

Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.

Friday (11/20/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update

Today (11/20/20), the DPW leaf collection crews collected leaf piles on the west side of the Borough on Jones Place and all side streets between Graphic Boulevard and W. Main Street. On the east side, the crews collected leaf piles on Johnson Avenue, Church Street and side streets, as well as on Taylor Street and First Street.

On Monday (11/23/20), the DPW leaf collection crews will collect leaf piles on the west side of the Borough south of Main Street between New Milford border and Prospect Avenue. On the east side, the crews will collect leaf piles on Deerfield Street and on Bradley Avenue southward.

Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.

Thanksgiving Day 11/26/20 & Day After 11/27/20: DPW Garbage & Recycling Holiday Pickup Schedule

Please review your 2020 garbage & recycling pickup schedule calendar for changes in the pickup schedule during the week of 11/23/20-11/27/20. The Borough Hall Offices and the DPW are closed Thursday 11/26/20 & Friday 11/27/20 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday and the day after Thanksgiving. Changes in pickup schedule are highlighted in yellow on the garbage & recycling pickup schedule calendar.

IMPORTANT: There is a garbage pickup on Friday 11/27/20 for Quadrant 2 and for Quadrant 4, and there is a garbage pickup on Saturday 11/28/20 for Quadrant 1 and for Quadrant 3, in order to allow for 2 garbage pickups in each quadrant for the week of 11/23-11/27/20, as the Borough is closed Thursday 11/26/20 & Friday 11/27/20. Garbage pickup days are marked with the green letter "G" on the pickup schedule calendar. Please review the pickup schedule calendar (front, page 1) and the garbage & recycling guidelines (back, page 2).

To view your quadrant's 2020 pickup schedule calendar, please click your quadrant's calendar link below:

Quadrant 1 

Quadrant 2

Quadrant 3 

Quadrant 4 

All garbage & recycling carts must be placed at the curb before 6:00am the day of pickup, but not sooner than 6:00pm the night before pickup.

Leaf season collection: 12/4/20 is the last day that residents may put their leaves out in piles at the curb. Please check the news section of the Borough website for "Daily Leaf Collection Updates," to find out the area where the DPW leaf collection crews will be collecting leaves each day: www.bergenfield.com

The Recycling Center at 198 N. Washington Ave, behind the DPW building, is open regular hours (closed on holidays): Mon-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm, Sat 9:00am-1:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm. Please see the back (page 2) of your 2020 garbage & recycling pickup schedule calendar for pictures and descriptions of the items that are accepted at the Recycling Center, or review the information on the DPW section of the Borough website by clicking HERE.

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 2020 pickup schedule calendar), or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Thursday (11/19/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update

Today (11/19/20), the DPW leaf collection crews collected leaf piles on the west side of the Borough on W. Main Street, and also west of Woods Avenue, as well as north of Graphic Boulevard, and on Prospect Avenue from Armour Place southward to New Bridge Road. On the east side, the crews collected leaf piles on Hickory Avenue, part of Johnson Avenue to Martin Street, as well as side streets.

Tomorrow (11/20/20), the DPW leaf collection crews will collect leaf piles on the west side of the Borough south of Graphic Boulevard towards Bergenfield High School. On the east side, the crews will collect leaf piles on Johnson Avenue southward.

Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.

Wednesday (11/18/20) - Daily Leaf Collection Update

Today (11/18/20), the DPW leaf collection crews collected leaf piles on the west side of the Borough from Twin Boro Lane southward, stopping just before Riveredge Road. The crews also collected leaf piles on Graphic Boulevard. On the east side, the crews collected leaf piles from Merritt Avenue southward to Phelps Avenue, including Third Street, Fourth Street, and Chestnut Street.

Tomorrow (11/19/20), the DPW leaf collection crews will collect leaf piles on the west side of the Borough from Riveredge Road and southward, including Byrne Place, Beulah Place, Birch Avenue, N. Queen Street, and Woods Avenue. On the east side, the crews will collect leaf piles from Hickory Avenue southward.

Please click HERE for information on how and when to put your leaves, grass, and branches out for collection.