Leonia Borough services

The Leonia Department of Public Works picks up garbage, trash, recyclables, yard waste and white goods.   All collectibles should be at the curb by 7 a.m. and no earlier than 5 p.m. on the preceding day.   See the Borough Calendar (thanks to the BOE) to confirm pick up dates.

Bulk Trash

• Household furnishings such as chairs, sofas, rugs and other miscellaneous items 
• Picked up curb side on alternate Mondays and Thursdays, bi-weekly

Mixed Paper

• Newspapers in brown bag - not commingled with other paper 
• Cardboard boxes broken down and stacked, then tied with cord
• The residue of mixed paper in a plastic container

Co-Mingled Containers

• Glass bottles and jars, cans, all plastic containers numbered 1 through 7 
• All containers must be rinsed
• Picked up on alternating Wednesdays. Place at curb in hard receptacles, not in Plastic Bags

White Goods

• Washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners and miscellaneous metal items
• The DPW will schedule a pick up of these items. Call 201-592-5790; leave your name, phone number, and address where the items are to be picked up. 

Yard Waste

• Branches, brush, clippings
• Pick ups are on alternating Mondays unless there is a Holiday.  Refer to the pick-up schedule in the Community Calendar or on the Web-site. This service is available March through November of the calendar year.  Do not place in Plastic Bags. 

 Loose Leaves

• Can be raked into piles at the curb from October through December.  Do not place in Plastic Bags. 

Electronics

• All electronics (televisions, computers, monitors, printers, fax machines) must be recycled. They can be brought to the DPW garage on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 8AM-3PM.

Also

• See the Borough Calendar (thanks to the BOE) to confirm pick up dates.

• See the Borough web site for updates

• Read the Recycling Ordinances in the Municipal Code.

especially § 243-18. Separation of recyclables required; preparation for collection.