New Jersey
Recycling drop-off
Ridgewood recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Ridgewood Recycling Center.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Ridgewood residents and businesses; no landscapers. Sort materials, place in vehicle trunk and follow attendant directions.
Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Closed Wednesday and Sunday.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit fee stated on the linked page; confirm access requirements.
Where to buy: Contact the facility for access questions.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Accepted recyclables | No drop-off fees stated on linked center page; confirm tires/appliances/mattresses. |
Hazardous waste
Not a general household hazardous waste drop-off. Consult the county program for those materials.
Holiday closures
Holiday closures not published on the linked facility page. Confirm before a holiday visit.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- Recycling center, not general household or bulky trash.
- Accepts listed container glass, specified plastics, cans/cartons, paper/cardboard, appliances/metals, tires, automobile batteries, textiles, ink cartridges and electronics. Consult exact preparation rules for each stream.
- White clean block foam only, free of tape/ink/labels. No peanuts, food containers, colored foam or dirty/wet foam.
- Only listed vegetable cooking oils, rechargeable/button-cell batteries and qualifying book donations; do not treat these as permission for all oils/batteries.
- General introduction says bulky trash not accepted, but specific accepted list includes bagged, clean, dry mattresses/box springs with ID and attendant assistance. Call first about this explicit exception.
- Paper must still be separated at recycling center even where mixed together for curbside pickup.
- Textile list includes stuffed animals but excludes pillows, rags, fabric scraps, toys and household goods; confirm borderline donations with attendant.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-06. If something conflicts, trust the town.