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Empty aerosol cans without hazardous material can be put in Commingled Recycling.

If the aerosol can contained paint, cleaner, solvent or other hazardous material, bring it to a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event for safe disposal.

DO NOT puncture a hole in the can to remove any remaining product, as the can will explode and hurt you. You should also not attempt to remove the spray nozzle on top of the can.

If they are in good condition, they can be donated or sold. They are also accepted by New Jersey Clean Energy, who is now offering $25 for eligible air conditioners and dehumidifiers.

If not in good condition, they can be taken to a scrap metal yard (such as Bergen Recycling) or disposed of with white goods. Contact the Leonia Department of Public Works to schedule a pickup; make sure to leave your name, phone number, and address where the items are to be picked up.

Do not dispose in the garbage.

Electric air fresheners: Donate to charity if they are in good condition or recycle at the Leonia Department of Public Works (DPW) electronics recycle bin. These electronics may contain hazardous materials and require special handling to recover recyclable components. Be sure to remove any batteries from the device and recycle separately. Do not dispose in the garbage.

Paper Air Fresheners: Garbage

Aerosol Can Fresheners: Bring to a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event for safe disposal (check out Aerosol Cans for more information).

Febreze: Every piece of Febreze products is recycled through "TerraCycle" or re-used (depending on the material; see febreze link below). To use TerraCycle, you must first register online (see TerraCycle link below), collect your empty febreze products, and ship or deliver them to TerraCycle (you can earn points to get rewards).

Garbage. Despite it being a #4 plastic, it is not recycled by the borough because it interferes with sorting machinery.

These can be recycled. Please bring to special plastic recycling bins located at CVS, Leonia Library, Borough Hall or nearby stores (all recycled plastic bags must be clean, dry and free of food residue). By recycling your plastic film and plastic bags in the special plastic recycling bins, you will help us win a Trex bench and keep thousands of pounds of waste out of landfill.

Rinse clean and put in Commingled Recycling. If food residue can’t be washed off a small section, try ripping off that part and recycling the rest. Lids that are not 100% foil should go in garbage.

Call the Bergen County Hazardous Waste Hotline for recycling and disposal information. Let professionals handle the removal of asbestos.

Includes brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, motor oil, antifreeze, air filter, oil filter, batteries, battery acid, car wax, car solvents, engine cleaners, metal polishes, diesel, gasoline, kerosene, gas & diesel additives.

All these materials contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. Bring them to a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event for safe disposal. No containers larger than five (5) gallons allowed.

BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event also accepts these materials:
- aerosol cans
- disinfectants
- drain cleaners
- blacktop sealers
- solvents & thinners
- paints & varnishes (all types)
- glue
- bug spray
- fertilizer
- herbicides
- insecticides
- pesticides
- gasoline
- kerosene
- lighter fluid
- propane gas cylinders (1 lb. and 20 lb. only)
- oil filters (used)
- used motor oil
- anti-freeze
- batteries (vehicle & rechargeable only)
- thermostats
- thermometers
- photographic chemicals
- mercury switches
- fire extinguishers
- flourescent light bulbs

Donate to charity or sell if they are in good condition.

As a last resort, dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Donate to charity if they are in good condition for reuse.

If it is in poor condition and made from fabric, put in clothing donation bins. Do not dispose of in the garbage.

Garbage

Donate to charity if they are in good condition, give it to a scrap metal yard to be recycled or contact the Leonia Department of Public Works to schedule a pickup for White Goods (make sure to leave your name, phone number, and address where the items are to be picked up). Do not dispose in the garbage.

If it is good condition, it can be given to Habitat for Humanity or commercial building companies that accept recycled materials.

If it is in poor condition, dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Rechargeable -- If it's rechargeable, it's recyclable. Includes cell phone batteries, laptop, camera, computer, cordless phones, radios, camcorders, remote control toys. Rechargeable batteries sometimes look like regular alkaline batteries. The label on the battery will indicate if it is rechargeable. To recycle these batteries, take them to a drop-off bin located at Staples, Target, Walmart, Office Max, Lowes, Home Depot, Verizon Wireless, BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event, or another collection site listed on call2recycle.org

Alkaline -- Garbage

Button Batteries -- Most button cell batteries contain mercury. Dispose at a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event.

Manufacturers and retail stores usually accept used mattresses and box springs for recycling. You can also donate to charity if they are in good condition.

As a last resort, dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Donate to charity. Most charities will accept bicycles in any condition.

As a last resort, dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Every two years, the Rotary Club of the Palisades (on behalf of Pedals for Progress) hosts a local bike drive. Check their website (link below) for more information.

Call the Bergen County Hazardous Waste Hotline for recycling and disposal information.

Please consider giving away books to others.

If in good condition, you can also donate them to the Leonia Library

If it is not reusable, separate the hard covers from the pages. The hard covers go in the Garbage and the pages go in Paper Recycling.

Despite it being a #4 plastic, do not put in borough recycling because it interferes with sorting machinery.

Dispose only in garbage or special plastic recycling bins located at CVS, Leonia Library, Borough Hall or nearby stores (all recycled plastic bags must be clean, dry and free of food residue).

Garbage. You can scoop it into the garbage with a spoon, or melt or freeze to get wax out more easily.

It can also be reused or molded into a new one.

Metal: Rinse clean and dispose of in Commingled Recycling.

Plastic: Check for recycle symbol. Plastics #1, 2, 4, 5 go in Commingled Recycling. Plastics #3, 6, 7 dispose in the garbage. If there is no recycle symbol, dispose in the garbage.

Do not dispose in the garbage or recycling. The large lead-acid batteries used in cars and trucks must be taken to an automotive parts store, BCUA or scrap metal yard.

Paper Recycling. Only clean cardboard, please. No grease, oil, food residue or wax coating. Remove plastic, foil liners or wrap. Flatten all items and tie in manageable bundles.

Keep cardboard dry. Even though the paper recycling process introduces water, when you get paper wet and it dries, it manipulates the fibers (as a result, it feels stiffer). Paper mills also don’t want to pay for wet paper because it’s heavier with the extra water weight.

Includes boxes, cereal boxes, cartons, tubes, rolls

Sell, donate, or contact a nearby scrap metal recycling company (check locations below).

Sell to Bergen Recycling (a scrap metal yard) or donate if in good condition.

Garbage.

If contained in a bag, please remove as much air as possible from the bag. The reason is that when the bag is squeezed by the truck's compressor, trapped air can explode and propel the contents at workers and pedestrians.

Garbage.

You can also donate to charity if they are in good condition. You can donate your old CD, DVDs and tapes to a secondhand store or music reseller for reuse. Even if the items are scratched, it's likely they can be repaired and resold by professionals.

Do not dispose in the garbage. These electronics may contain hazardous materials and require special handling to recover recyclable components. Be sure to remove any batteries from the device and recycle separately.

Donate to charity or nearby electronic stores if they are in good condition or drop off at the Leonia Department of Public Works Electronics Bin.

Do not dispose in the garbage as these products may contain hazardous materials and require special handling to recover recyclable components. Be sure to remove any batteries from the device and recycle separately.

Donate to charity if they are in good condition or drop off at local electronics store or the Leonia Department of Public Works Electronics Bin.

Some electronics companies such as Apple and Samsung recycle their own products for free. Send the electronic via mail or in person to these companies.

You can also try to get the cell phone repaired, if possible.

Garbage. Despite it being a #4 plastic, it is not recycled by the borough because it interferes with sorting machinery.

These can be recycled. Please bring to special plastic recycling bins located at CVS, Leonia Library, Borough Hall or nearby stores (all recycled plastic bags must be clean, dry and free of food residue). By recycling your plastic film and plastic bags in the special plastic recycling bins, you will help us win a Trex bench and keep thousands of pounds of waste out of landfill.

Garbage because it is contamined with food.

Garbage.

Donate to charity if they are in good condition.

Christmas trees are picked up at the curb every weekday in January only (check the Leonia Community Calendar for specific dates). Christmas trees are chipped into mulch so ALL decorations, lights, tinsel, nails, stands and tree bags MUST be removed. (NO BAGS).

Garbage. Make sure to dispose of carefully; never toss HOT cigarette butts or ashes in the trash.

Includes chlorine bleach, disinfectants, drain cleaners, dyes, floor care products, floor wax, furniture polish, polish removers, oven cleaners, spray dust cleaners, spot and stain removers, toilet cleaners, upholstery and carpet cleaners.

All these materials contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. Bring them to a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event for safe disposal.

BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event also accepts these materials:
- aerosol cans
- disinfectants
- drain cleaners
- blacktop sealers
- solvents & thinners
- paints & varnishes (all types)
- glue
- bug spray
- fertilizer
- herbicides
- insecticides
- pesticides
- gasoline
- kerosene
- lighter fluid
- propane gas cylinders (1 lb. and 20 lb. only)
- oil filters (used)
- used motor oil
- anti-freeze
- batteries (vehicle & rechargeable only)
- thermostats
- thermometers
- photographic chemicals
- mercury switches
- fire extinguishers
- flourescent light bulbs

Clothing or other fabric items such as pillows and blankets in good condition can be reused while clothing in poor condition can be recycled into new products. Donate to charity or drop them off at local clothing donation bin or thrift stores. Please don't throw in garbage.

For reuse, donate or sell the following:

Women's professional clothing: Women's Rights Information Center, Center for Hope & Safety, Dress for Success
Men's professional clothing: Career Gear
Children's clothing: Once Upon A Child

Recycle denim jeans at Madewell stores, like the one in Garden State Plaza

Some sportswear companies accept their products back to break them down and turn them into new products. for example, Patagonia, Columbia, NIKE, and The North Face. Some stores such as H&M, GAP, and American Eagle Outfitters offer in-store recycling textile bins.

Return them to your dry cleaner or donate them to charity. Put broken or damaged hangers in the garbage. Wire, wood and plastic coat hangers are NOT accepted for recycling.

Garbage. Lids are not recyclable.

Disposable paper cups are lined with plastic or wax and are not recyclable. Dispose in the Garbage.
Styrofoam coffee cups (Plastic #6) are not recyclable. Dispose in the garbage.
Metal coffee cups go in recycling.
Ceramic coffee cups in good condition should be donated or disposed in garbage.

Computer items include desktop computers, laptops, tablets, ipads, notebooks, printers, peripherals, drives, monitors, screens, mice, keyboards and accessories.

DO NOT dispose of in the garbage. These electronics may contain hazardous materials and require special handling to recover recyclable components. Be sure to remove any batteries from the device and recycle separately.

Donate to charity if they are in good condition or recycle at the Leonia Department of Public Works.

Some electronics companies such as Apple and Samsung recycle their own products for free. Send the electronic via mail or in person to these companies.

Try to repair, if possible

Garbage.

Garbage.

You can also mail your used markers to the Crayola Factory for recycling.

Garbage.

You can also mail to a recycle center near you.

Garbage. Dispose both disposable diapers and used cloth diapers in the garbage.

Contact the Leonia Department of Public Works for pick up at 201-592-5790. Leave your name, phone number, and address where the items are to be picked up. Be aware that dishwashers can pose a serious suffocation hazard to children who may be playing in the area. Please remove doors from unused appliances.

Garbage. Wrap/place the gloves in a container and dispose in the trash. Latex, however, is a biodegradable product, so latex gloves can be placed in a compost pile instead.

Garbage. Despite it being a #4 plastic, it is not recycled by the borough because it interferes with sorting machinery.

These can be recycled. Please bring to special plastic recycling bins located at CVS, Leonia Library, Borough Hall or nearby stores (all recycled plastic bags must be clean, dry and free of food residue). By recycling your plastic film and plastic bags in the special plastic recycling bins, you will help us win a Trex bench and keep thousands of pounds of waste out of landfill.

Garbage. Only lint made up of cotton can be used for compost.

Garbage

Paper Egg Carton -- Rip off and dispose soiled parts, and then put clean paper egg cartons in Paper Recycling.

Plastic Egg Carton -- Commingled Recycling

Styrofoam Egg Carton -- Garbage only. Styrofoam is not recyclable.

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition or bring to the Leonia Department of Public Works (DPW) recycle bin.

DO NOT dispose of in the garbage. These electronics may contain hazardous materials and require special handling to recover recyclable components. Be sure to remove any batteries from the device and recycle separately.

If your device has a power switch, it’s considered a small electronic. Includes electric watches, alarm clocks, timers, fans, heaters, toys and games, drones, irons, lamps, lights, chandeliers, hair dryers, kitchen appliances, toasters, coffee makers, mixers, blenders, kitchen tools, juicers, slow cookers, roaster ovens, food processors, Crock-pots, Keurig, power tools, impact drivers, angle grinders, reciprocating saws, jigsaws, table saws, nail guns, die grinders, miter saws, circular saws, chainsaws, belt sanders, jointers, impact wrenches, heat guns, hammer drills, routing tools, scroll saws, nailers, oscillating multi-tools, power cords, chargers, remote controllers, Satellite, sewing machine, steamer, steam cleaning, telephones, televisions, Stereos, radios, DVD players, Blu-ray Disc™ players, VCR players, cable/satellite box, camcorder, speakers, digital camera, video camera, candid cameras, Polaroid cameras, camcorders, kodak, video game equipment, vacuum cleaner & floor polisher

Goldenrod Envelopes -- These mustard-colored envelopes are not recyclable because goldenrod paper (as well as dark or fluorescent paper) is saturated with hard-to-remove dyes. Dispose only in the Garbage.

Envelopes with plastic windows -- Paper Recycling.

FedEx Envelopes -- Paper FedEx envelopes go in Paper Recycling.

Jiffy Paks -- Jiffy envelopes and paper-padded ones filled with that material resembling dryer lint, go in Paper Recycling.

Padded envelopes with Bubble Wrap: Garbage

Tyvek -- DuPont, the maker of Tyvek, takes these envelopes back and recycles them into plastic lumber. Turn one envelope inside out and stuff others inside it. Mail them to Tyvek Recycle, Attention: Shirley B. Wright, 2400 Elliham Avenue #A, Richmond VA 23237. If you have large quantities (200 to 500), call 866-338-9835 to order a free pouch.

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition or dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Donate to charity/local thrift store. The Lions Club accepts eyeglasses in all condition. Walmart and Sam's Club vision centers take used eyeglasses as well.

Recycle. Face shields are typically made out of either Polycarbonate or Polyester (PET) Film, both of which are recyclable. If the shield has a foam band at the top though, that must be removed before disposal.

Garbage or contact specific brand/manufacturer for any potential recycling services

Recycle them at the Leonia American Legion Hall. There is a drop-off box for flags in front of the building.

Garbage because it is contaminated with food.

Garbage. If it is made of ceramic or clay and in good condition, donate to charity/local thrift store. If it is plastic, Home Depot has a recycling program for plastic plant containers that reuses and recycles the plastic pots that hold flowers, plants, bushes, trees, etc.

Garbage because it is typically made of a non-recyclable Styrofoam (Plastic #6).

Includes florist foam, modelling foam, art Styrofoam.

Dispose in the Garbage. Includes potato chip bags, snack bags and drink pouches with both aluminum and plastic lining. To recycle Honest Kids drink pouches, print a free shipping label from TerraCycle (https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/honest-kids).

Vegetables & fruits including peels, pits, cores, cobs and seeds are suitable for composting. Meat, fish, dairy are not suitable for composting and should be put in the garbage.

You can purchase a Compost Bin from the Bergen County Utilities Authority in Moonachie.

If you don't compost, put all food in the garbage.

Either donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition, or dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Includes couch, sofa, loveseat, upholstery, recliner, chair, rocking chair, glider, massage chair, ottoman, dresser, table, headboard, nighstand, armoire, wardrobes, bench, stool, island, cart, sideboard, hutch, cabinet, nook, china, pantry, desk, bookcase, console, storage unit, shelves, plastic chairs and tables, picnic tables, deck furniture, patio furniture, bed frame

Garbage

Includes weed killer, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, garden dusts, garden sprays, fungicides, fly strips, fertilizer, bug sprays, bug sticks and creams, ant & roach powder, algaecides.

All these materials contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. Bring them to a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event for safe disposal.

BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event also accepts these materials:
- aerosol cans
- disinfectants
- drain cleaners
- blacktop sealers
- solvents & thinners
- paints & varnishes (all types)
- glue
- bug spray
- fertilizer
- herbicides
- insecticides
- pesticides
- gasoline
- kerosene
- lighter fluid
- propane gas cylinders (1 lb. and 20 lb. only)
- oil filters (used)
- used motor oil
- anti-freeze
- batteries (vehicle & rechargeable only)
- thermostats
- thermometers
- photographic chemicals
- mercury switches
- fire extinguishers
- flourescent light bulbs

Garbage. If the gift bag is both paper and plain (meaning without any foil/glitter/decoration), then that may be recycled.

Ribbons, rope handles, foil-type paper and cards with glitter are all detrimental to the recycling process, so please put these in the garbage.

Rinse clean and put in Commingled Recycling. Labels are ok.

Metal caps -- remove from the bottle and also put in Commingled Recycling.
Plastic caps -- check for recycling symbol. Plastic #1,2,4,5 go in Commingled Recycling. Plastic #3,6,7 dispose of in the garbage. If there is no recycling symbol, dispose of in the garbage.

Includes jars, bottles, cups, drinking glasses, beer mugs, jars.

Please do NOT include windows and mirrors, automotive glass, Pyrex or other treated glass storage containers, light bulbs, crystal or ceramics. Windows, mirrors, automotive glass, light bulbs, crystal and Pyrex should be disposed in the garbage. If ceramics or mirrors are in good conditions, donate to charity/local thrift store.

Garbage. If there is a leak, put glow stick in a plastic bag.

Leave your grass clippings on the lawn when you mow. Grass clippings provide a natural fertilizer for growing your lawn.

If you must dispose of your grass clippings, DPW will pick up yard waste from the curb on alternating Mondays (March through November, except holidays). Do not use plastic bags.

Drop them off at the Leonia Police Department.

Fresh or dried flowers, toothpicks, hair, feathers, and small quantities of sawdust are suitable for composting. If you don't compost, dispose in the garbage.

Recycle. If there is still a decent remainder of sanitizer left in the bottle, bring it to a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event for safe disposal. However, a more sustainable measure for these items would be to reuse the bottles for other purposes/substances. Smaller bottles can be refilled with hand sanitizer, preventing further waste from entering the environment.

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition.

Metal hand tools -- Commingled Recycling

All other dispose in the garbage.

The synthetic fibers that make up wet wipes prevent them from being compostable or recyclable

Dispose of in Garbage.

Garbage. There's almost nothing worse for a recycling sorting line than long stringy items like hoses, Christmas light strings and strapping. The sorting facility calls them "tanglers", and they create worker safety issues and shutdowns. Please put these items in the garbage.

Contact the Leonia Department of Public Works to schedule a pickup; make sure to leave your name, phone number, and address where the items are to be picked up. Do not dispose in the garbage.

Compost. If you don't compost, dispose with yard waste collected at the curbside by DPW on alternating Mondays (see Leonia Community Calendar).

Garbage only if the wax on the ice cream container is able to be scratched off. If the coating is plastic polymer, then it can go into paper recycling.
These containers can also be reused/up-cycled for various purposes such as storage baskets, plant holders, and even decorative pieces.

Hard ice packs should be disposed in the garbage. Flexible plastic shell covered ice packs should be emptied (contents MUST be thrown in the garbage), and the shell can be disposed of at a plastic bag drop-off.

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition or dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition or dispose in the garbage.

Check the bottom for a recycling symbol with the number 5. To recycle these pods, peel off the aluminum foil top, toss the grounds, aluminum top, and paper filter, and recycle the plastic pod shell.

K-Cup® pods consist of a combination of plastic, aluminum, organic material (coffee grounds) and a paper filter. Unfortunately, today's recycling technology is not set up to recycle these small items even if they are separated and cleansed.
It is best to avoid single serve coffee makers altogether or use reusable K-Cups available at retailers like CVS, Target and Amazon.

Includes metal pots, pans, spoons, forks, knives, whisks, ladels, graters, mixing bowels, metal collanders, metal funnels, metal and glass measuring cups.

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition. Otherwise, put metal tools and gadgets in Commingled Recycling. If it doesn't have any metal or glass then dispose in the Garbage.

Includes plastic slides, plastic playground equipment, plastic playhouses, Little Tykes, plastic toy cars.

Donate to charity if they are in good condition or dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

DPW picks up from the curb on alternating Mondays (March through November, except holidays). Do not use plastic bags.

Surrender inactive license plate at any Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) location, but not at inspection centers. To recycle at home, make the plate unusable by either bending/destroying.

Light bulbs -- Recycle at IKEA and Home Depot. Otherwise, dispose in the garbage.

Fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent light bulbs -- These light bulbs contain small amounts of mercury and need to be brought to a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event for safe disposal.

If you cannot attend an event, below is a link provided by the BCUA for alternative disposal methods.

Must be empty. Garbage. If it is unused or partially unused, they should be brought to a BCUA Hazardous Waste Event.

If you cannot attend an event, below is a link provided by the BCUA on alternative disposal methods.

Several stores and manufacturers offer credit and discount for recycling by drop off or through the mail. Otherwise, dispose in the garbage.

If the product is partially used or still in good/safe condition, then it can be donated to a local women's shelter.

**DO NOT throw masks away in public places, or in open bins, as this can potentially promote the spread of COVID-19... By discarding these materials improperly, we defeat the purpose of wearing them in the first place while also increasing the chances of potential waterway pollution or animal harm.

Cloth/Homemade, Surgical, N95, KN95, FFp3, FFp2 Masks: Cannot be recycled. Seal in a bag before waste disposal. Dispose in garbage.

Garbage

Garbage because the pads become contaminated after touching food.

Garbage because it is contaminated after contact with bodily fluids.

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition or dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Includes wheelchairs, canes, senior supplies and equipment

Bottles with medications & supplements should be disposed in a bin located in the Leonia Police Department lobby. Otherwise, pour medication into a sealable plastic bag, mix with dirt, and place the sealed bag in the garbage. Then dispose of the medicine bottle based on the recycle symbol on the bottom. DO NOT pour or flush medicine or supplements down the drain. Many medications cause ecological harm, and our current sewage treatment systems are not completely effective in removing all drugs from waterways.

If the medicine bottle is empty, check the recycle symbol:
Plastic #1,2,4,5 go in Commingled Recycling.
Plastic #3,6,7 dispose in the garbage.
If there is no recycle symbol, dispose in the garbage.

Includes perscriptions, medications, supplements, vitamins, pills, medications and drugs

Commingled Recycling

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition or dispose with White Goods (because they are metal). Contact the Leonia Department of Public Works to schedule a pickup; make sure to leave your name, phone number, and address where the items are to be picked up. Do not dispose in the garbage.

Drain, rinse and put in Paper Recycling.
Caps, lids, and straws go in the Garbage.

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition or dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Moth balls and repellents contain contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. Bring them to a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event for safe disposal.

If you cannot attend an event, below is a link provided by the BCUA on alternative disposal methods.

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition or dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Garbage: Put your used needles, scalpels, blades, razors, scissors and medical waste in a strong, plastic container and dispose in the garbage to avoid injuries. Sharp medical instruments should never be thrown loosely into the trash or toilet.
**NEVER PUT SHARP MEDICAL ITEMS IN RECYCLING**

Take to a drop-off point or order recycling bags from Nespresso and then mail them back to the manufacturer for recycling. Otherwise, dispose in the Garbage.

Donate to charity if they are in good condition or take to a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event for safe disposal.

Do not dispose in the garbage or pour down the drain.

BCUA Household Hazardous Waste events also accept these materials:
- aerosol cans
- disinfectants
- drain cleaners
- blacktop sealers
- solvents & thinners
- paints & varnishes (all types)
- glue
- bug spray
- fertilizer
- herbicides
- insecticides
- pesticides
- gasoline
- kerosene
- lighter fluid
- propane gas cylinders (1 lb. and 20 lb. only)
- oil filters (used)
- used motor oil
- anti-freeze
- batteries (vehicle & rechargeable only)
- thermostats
- thermometers
- photographic chemicals
- mercury switches
- fire extinguishers
- flourescent light bulbs

Includes nail polish, polish remover, rubbing alcohol, acetone, ethanol, paint, stains, solvents, strippers, waterproofing, cutting oils, driveway sealers, glues, linseed oil, mineral spirits, naphtha, paint brush cleaners, polyurethane, rust removers, shellacs, lacquers, turpentine, thinners, varnish, wood preservatives.

Only dispose of these items at a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event. Do not dispose in the garbage or pour down the drain.

Usable paint, stains, finishes or solvents -- donate to charity.

Empty metal paint cans -- Remove lid and empty can. If paint has hardened into a solid form, remove and discard it. Both can and lid go in Commingled Recycling.
Empty plastic paint cans -- Garbage
Latex paint -- Garbage

BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event also accepts these materials:
- aerosol cans
- disinfectants
- drain cleaners
- blacktop sealers
- solvents & thinners
- paints & varnishes (all types)
- glue
- bug spray
- fertilizer
- herbicides
- insecticides
- pesticides
- gasoline
- kerosene
- lighter fluid
- propane gas cylinders (1 lb. and 20 lb. only)
- oil filters (used)
- used motor oil
- anti-freeze
- batteries (vehicle & rechargeable only)
- thermostats
- thermometers
- photographic chemicals
- mercury switches
- fire extinguishers
- flourescent light bulbs

Paper belongs in Paper Recycling including paper with glue, tape, staples and envelope windows. Even glossy magazines are accepted but be sure to remove any plastic wrappers.

Some papers belong in the Garbage:
- paper contaminated with food residue or grease
- wet paper
- paper towels
- tissue
- paper with a wax coating
- thermal paper (store receipts)
- bright paper (flourescent, goldenrod or dark) because the paper is saturated with hard-to-remove dyes
- wrapping paper, ribbon, gift cards
- anything with glitter or metal foil
- hard cover of books (inside pages are recyclable and soft cover books are recyclable)
- some envelopes (goldenrod colored, bubble wrap lined, Tyvek)

Garbage only.

Separate the paper from the cardboard roll, then:
- Paper goes in Compost or Garbage only. Do not dispose in Paper Recycling.
- Cardboard Roll goes in Paper Recycling.

Garbage. Soiled and wax-coated paper such as microwave popcorn bags, meat/cheese paper, cookie bags and paper plates belong in the garbage.

Donate to charity if they are in good condition or dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Garbage. Paper materials coated in plastic or wax can't be recycled.

Donate to charity if they are in good condition.

You can also dispose in the garbage if you'd like.

Donate photo albums in good condition. Items in poor condition go in the garbage.

Garbage

Donate to charity or sell the instrument. There are several organizations that will come pick up your piano for free, fix it up if necessary, and then give it to a school or person who wants one. Sing for Hope is a wonderful organization that - among other things - runs a public art program that finds artists to decorate 80 pianos and then installs them in various spots on the streets of NYC for one month every summer. The pianos are then donated.

Sell or donate to charity if they are in good condition. If it can't be sold or donated, dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Cardboard that contains grease, cheese, wax paper liners or any other element is very detrimental to the recycling process. So please, recycle only EMPTY and CLEAN pizza boxes. If you want to, you can rip off and dispose of the soiled part in the garbage, and place the rest in paper recycling.

Clean and put in Commingled Recycling.

Includes soft drink bottles, water bottles, sports drink bottles, salad dressing bottles, vegetable oil bottles, bottle, peanut butter jars, pickle jars, jelly jars, prepared food trays, mouthwash bottles.

Clean and put in Commingled Recycling.

Includes milk jug, jugs, juice bottles, yogurt tubs, tub, vutter tubs, shampoo bottles, motor oil bottles, bleach bottles, detergent bottles, household cleaner bottles.

Garbage

Includes clear food packaging, children's toys, shower curtains, lawn chairs, pipes, pipe fittings, siding, flooring, fencing, window frames, wire insulation, cable insulation

Clean and put in Commingled Recycling.

Includes squeezable bottles, wash bottles, dispensing bottles, 6 pack rings, beer and soda rings, or molded laboratory equipment.

Dry cleaning bags, bread bags, frozen food bags: DO NOT put in Commingled Recycling. Only dispose in garbage or special plastic recycling bins located at CVS, Library, Borough Hall or nearby stores (all recycled plastic must be clean, dry and free of food residue). By recycling your plastic film and plastic bags in the special plastic recycling bins, you will help us win a Trex bench and keep thousands of pounds of waste out of landfill. Do not put in borough recycling because it intereferes with sorting machinery.

Clean and put in Commingled Recycling.

Includes ketchup bottles, most yogurt tubs, syrup bottles, straws, dishware, medicine bottles, some auto parts, pails, packing tape

Garbage

Includes disposable plastes, disposable cutlery, disposable utensils, lunch trays, meat trays, carry out containers, aspirin bottles, CD cases, video cases, packaging peanuts, Solo cups

Garbage

Includes 3 and 5 gallon water jugs, some citrus juice bottles, plastic lumber, headlight lenses, safety glasses, gas containers, bullet proof materials, acrylic, nylon, polycarbonate, polylactic acid (a bioplastic)

Includes grocery bags, produce bags, storage bags, shopping bags.

Garbage. Despite it being a #4 plastic, it is not recycled by the borough because it interferes with sorting machinery.

These can be recycled. Please bring to special plastic recycling bins located at CVS, Leonia Library, Borough Hall or nearby stores (all recycled plastic bags must be clean, dry and free of food residue). By recycling your plastic film and plastic bags in the special plastic recycling bins, you will help us win a Trex bench and keep thousands of pounds of waste out of landfill.

Rinse clean and check the recycle symbol:
Plastic #1, #2, #4, #5 -- Commingled Recycling
Plastic #3, #6, #7 -- Garbage
No recycle symbol -- Garbage

Small plastic and foil lids, caps, pumps and sprayers belong in the garbage.

Commingled Recycling (Plastic #4)

Garbage

Check the recycle symbol:
Plastic #1, #2, #4, #5 -- clean and put in Commingled Recycling.
Plastic #3, #6, #7 -- Garbage.
No recycle symbol -- Garbage.

Garbage only. Soil and mulch residue may cause contamination and shouldn't be recycled with other plastic bags.

Garbage. Despite it being a #4 plastic, it is not recycled by the borough because it interferes with sorting machinery.

These can be recycled. Please bring to special plastic recycling bins located at CVS, Leonia Library, Borough Hall or nearby stores (all recycled plastic bags must be clean, dry and free of food residue). By recycling your plastic film and plastic bags in the special plastic recycling bins, you will help us win a Trex bench and keep thousands of pounds of waste out of landfill.

Donate to charity if they are in good condition.

Otherwise, check the recycling symbol:
Plastic #1, #2, #4, #5 -- Commingled Recycling.
Plastic #3, #6, #7 -- Bulk Trash.

If there is no recycle symbol, dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Check the recycle symbol.
Plastic #1, #2, #4, #5 -- clean and put in Commingled Recycling.
Plastic #3, #6, #7 -- Garbage.
If there is no recycle symbol, dispose in the garbage.

Garbage.

Metal rods should be separated and put in Commingled Recycling.

Garbage.

Disposable plastic forks, spoons and knives are typically made of Styrofoam and cannot be recycled.

Garbage. Despite it being a #4 plastic, it is not recycled by the borough because it interferes with sorting machinery.

These can be recycled. Please bring to special plastic recycling bins located at CVS, Leonia Library, Borough Hall or nearby stores (all recycled plastic bags must be clean, dry and free of food residue). By recycling your plastic film and plastic bags in the special plastic recycling bins, you will help us win a Trex bench and keep thousands of pounds of waste out of landfill.

Donate to charity if they are in good condition or dispose in the garbage. Selling them is a popular option, typically at a yard sale.

Includes dishware made of ceramic, porcelain, china, melamine, earthenware, stoneware.

Do not pour down the drain or dispose in the garbage. Bring them to an BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event for safe disposal.

BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event accepts these materials:
- aerosol cans
- disinfectants
- drain cleaners
- blacktop sealers
- solvents & thinners
- paints & varnishes (all types)
- glue
- bug spray
- fertilizer
- herbicides
- insecticides
- pesticides
- gasoline
- kerosene
- lighter fluid
- propane gas cylinders (1 lb. and 20 lb. only)
- oil filters (used)
- used motor oil
- anti-freeze
- batteries (vehicle & rechargeable only)
- thermostats
- thermometers
- photographic chemicals
- mercury switches
- fire extinguishers
- flourescent light bulbs

Return to the manufacturer or retailer for recycling. Dispose in the garbage only as a last resort.

Bring them to a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event for safe disposal.

All other compressed cylinders, including oxygen and acetylene tanks, must be taken back to the manufacturer or a drop-off location.

If they are in good condition, they can be donated, sold, or contact New Jersey Clean Energy for free pick up and $50 for eligible refrigerators.

If not in good condition, they can be sold at a scrap metal yard (such as Bergen Recycling).

Leonia Department of Public Works will also schedule a pick up. Call and leave your name, phone number, and address where the items are to be picked up.

Do not dispose in the garbage.

To correctly dispose of religious items, please consult with your spiritual leader.

Garbage

Garbage. There's almost nothing worse for a recycling sorting line than long stringy items like hoses, Christmas light strings and strapping. The sorting facility calls them "tanglers", and they create worker safety issues and shutdowns. So PLEASE - put these items in the garbage.

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition or dispose in the garbage. Selling them is a popular option, typically at a yard sale.

Shoes in good condition can be reused while shoes in poor condition can be recycled into new products. Please don't throw them in the garbage. Donating to a charity or local thrift store are popular options.

Some sportswear companies accept their products back to break them down and turn them into new products. for example, Patagonia, Columbia, NIKE, and The North Face. Some stores such as H&M, GAP, and American Eagle Outfitters offer in-store recycling textile bins.

Return to the business or contact the Leonia Department of Public Works to schedule a pickup; make sure to leave your name, phone number, and address where the items are to be picked up.

Do not dispose in the garbage.

Bring sensitive documents to the BCUA Mobile Paper Shredding Program for free.

If you shred paper at home or office, bring your shredded paper to the BCUA event. It can also be disposed in Paper Recycling by closing shredded paper in a box or paper bag.

Garbage

DO NOT PUT IN GARBAGE OR RECYCLING. Some have small amounts of radioactive material and must be mailed back to the manufacturer. If it is radioactive, the label will say "This product is designed to detect products of combustion using ionization technology. It contains 0.9 micro curie of Americium-241, a radioactive material" or use the international symbol for radiation.

All other smoke & carbon monoxide alarms must be taken to Leonia Department of Public Works electronics recycling bin.

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition or dispose in Bulk Trash (household furnishings such as chairs, sofas, rugs and other misc. item) which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly. Refer to the Community Calendar or the web-site for pick up schedule.

Garbage, straws are too thin and small to be recycled. TRY TO NOT USE STRAWS!!

Purchase paper straws or aluminum straws.

Garbage. Styrofoam (Plastic #6) food containers cannot be recycled.

Bring to a Styrofoam (polystyrene) recycling event or dispose in the Garbage. DO NOT dispose in borough recycling.

Garbage or bring to a UPS Store for reuse.

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition or dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Garbage

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition or dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Rinse clean, remove caps, and dispose in Paper Recycling.

Plastic lids go in the Garbage.

DO NOT DISPOSE IN GARBAGE OR BOROUGH RECYCLING. Many thermostats and thermometers contain small amounts of mercury that can be detrimental to the environment.

Bring your thermostats, thermometers, and other mercury devices to a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event for safe disposal.

Most tire shops accept old tires for recycling or bring to the BCUA Tire Recycling Event (limit of four tires per delivery).

Compost or Garbage only. Do not dispose in Paper Recycling.

Donate to charity/local charity if they are in good condition or dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Garbage

Donate to charity if they are in good condition or dispose in the garbage.

PLASTICS: check for a recycle symbol:
Plastic #1, 2, 3, 5 -- Commingled Recycling
Plastic #4, 6, 7 -- Garbage
No recycle symbol -- Garbage

ELECTRONICS: Videogames, consoles and controllers that are in good condition can be sold to Gamestop or any game shops. You can also donate these to local charities and thrift stores. DO NOT dispose of in the garbage. These electronics may contain hazardous materials and require special handling to recover recyclable components. Be sure to remove any batteries from the device and recycle separately.

PLASTIC TOYS: Plastic toys can be donated to Second Chance Toys, where they will be cleaned up and then donated to children in need. The guidelines are: Plastic only • Clean • No small or missing parts (roo small if can fit through toilet paper roll) • Batteries functioning and secured within the toy. See below for drop-off locations in Fair Lawn and Paramus.

Sell or donate. You could also dismantle it yourself and sell certain parts of it. Contact county recycling coordinator for more information

Garbage

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition or dispose in the garbage. You can also sell these online in auction sites such as Ebay, Etsy, etc.

If it is in good condition, donate to Habitat for Humanity to be reused in their projects.

If unusable, dispose in Bulk Trash (household furnishings such as chairs, sofas, rugs and other misc. item”) which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly. Refer to the Community Calendar or the web-site for pick up schedule.

Garbage. If it is still in good condition, you can still reuse it for other decorative purposes (wrapping for small gifts, wrapping around the house, etc)

The refrigerant gas used in these items is harmful to the environment. A licensed air conditioning technician must remove this gas and certify the item prior. Contact the Leonia Department of Public Works to schedule a pickup; make sure to leave your name, phone number, and address where the items are to be picked up. Do not dispose in the garbage.

Garbage, because it is lined with wax

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition or dispose in the garbage. These are very multi-purposeful baskets, so reusing them would be best. They also serve as great decorative pieces.

Donate to charity/local thrift store if they are in good condition or dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Donate to charity if they are in good condition or dispose in Bulk Trash which is picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly (refer to the Leonia Community Calendar or the Leonia Borough website for pick up schedule).

Garbage

Wood corks can be put it in your compost. If you don't compost, dispose in the garbage.

Plastic corks go in the garbage.

Garbage. These boxes can be reused/redecorated to be used around the house.

Bring them to a BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event for safe disposal.

BCUA Household Hazardous Waste event accepts these materials:
- aerosol cans
- disinfectants
- drain cleaners
- blacktop sealers
- solvents & thinners
- paints & varnishes (all types)
- glue
- bug spray
- fertilizer
- herbicides
- insecticides
- pesticides
- gasoline
- kerosene
- lighter fluid
- propane gas cylinders (1 lb. and 20 lb. only)
- oil filters (used)
- used motor oil
- anti-freeze
- batteries (vehicle & rechargeable only)
- thermostats
- thermometers
- photographic chemicals
- mercury switches
- fire extinguishers
- flourescent light bulbs

Yard Waste includes tree branches, hedges and shrub trimming, garden plants, weeds, grass clippings, pumpkins, straw, hay, and corn stalks.

DPW picks up from the curb on alternating Mondays (March through November, except holidays). Do not use plastic bags.

Garbage. Despite it being a #4 plastic, it is not recycled by the borough because it interferes with sorting machinery.

These can be recycled. Please bring to special plastic recycling bins located at CVS, Leonia Library, Borough Hall or nearby stores (all recycled plastic bags must be clean, dry and free of food residue). By recycling your plastic film and plastic bags in the special plastic recycling bins, you will help us win a Trex bench and keep thousands of pounds of waste out of landfill.