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BCUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Moonachie)

Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) in Moonachie, Bergen County, New Jersey.

Date: Sat, Mar 7, 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 2026
Location: 98 Empire Blvd, Moonachie, NJ 07074
Hours: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Who can use it: Bergen County residents only; ID required; no commercial vehicles or business waste
Cost: Free for Bergen County residents
Appointment: Not required
Phone: 201-807-5825

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) at 201-807-5825 before you load the car.

What you can bring

✓Paint
✓Batteries
✓Motor oil
✓Antifreeze
✓Gasoline
✓Fluorescent bulbs
✕Electronics
✓Propane
✓Pesticides
–Pool chemicals

✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.

Accepted (official list)Aerosol cans; antifreeze; batteries (vehicle and rechargeable only); blacktop sealers; bug spray; disinfectants; drain cleaners; fertilizer; fire extinguishers; fluorescent light bulbs; gasoline; glue; herbicides; insecticides; kerosene; lighter fluid; mercury switches; used oil filters; paints and varnishes (all types); pesticides; photographic chemicals; propane gas cylinders (1 lb and 20 lb only); solvents and thinners; thermostats; thermometers; used motor oil

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Business or commercial waste; alkaline batteries (household trash); unlabeled waste; regulated medical waste and sharps; radioactive materials; explosives; containers larger than 5 gallons; compressed cylinders (oxygen, acetylene); pressure-treated lumber; computers, electronics and tires; smoke detectors; construction and demolition debris

Limits

Quantity limitsNo containers larger than 5 gallons; containers are not returned (including gasoline and motor oil cans)

Rules and residency

Who can use itBergen County residents only; ID required; no commercial vehicles or business waste

Note from the sourceHeld rain or shine. Materials not in original containers must be labeled.

Note from the sourceEnter through the BCUA back gate via Empire Blvd only (no entry via Mehrhof Rd, Little Ferry).

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FAQ

Who can use BCUA Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Moonachie)?

Bergen County residents only; ID required; no commercial vehicles or business waste

Is it free?

Free for Bergen County residents

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment is required, according to the official page.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: paints and varnishes (all types).

What will they turn away?

Business or commercial waste; alkaline batteries (household trash); unlabeled waste; regulated medical waste and sharps; radioactive materials; explosives; containers larger than 5 gallons; compressed cylinders (oxygen, acetylene); pressure-treated lumber; computers, electronics and tires; smoke detectors; construction and demolition debris

Last checked Thu, Oct 22, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:

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