Municipal Services in Ridgewood
Trash Collection
Curbside trash pickup is provided weekly by the Village of Ridgewood Department of Public Works.
- ●Pickup occurs twice per week on designated days by neighborhood zone
- ●Trash must be placed curbside by 6:00 AM on collection day
- ●Use approved containers with secure lids, maximum 50 lbs per container
- ●Bulk item pickup available by appointment
- ●Holiday schedule adjustments posted on village website
Recycling
Single-stream curbside recycling is collected weekly by the Village.
- ●Commingled recyclables (glass, cans, plastic #1-#7) collected weekly
- ●Paper and cardboard collected separately on the same day
- ●Recycling bins provided by the Village
- ●Yard waste collected seasonally from April through December
- ●Electronics recycling events held periodically at the DPW yard
Water & Sewer
Ridgewood Water is one of New Jersey's oldest and most respected public water utilities, serving the village and neighboring communities.
- ●Ridgewood Water supplies water from local wells and the Oradell Reservoir system
- ●Billing is quarterly for water and sewer service
- ●Water quality reports published annually and available online
- ●Sewer service is maintained by the Village DPW
- ●Emergency water line repairs available 24/7
Building & Permits
The Building Department handles construction permits, zoning approvals, and code enforcement for the Village.
- ●Building permits required for new construction, additions, and renovations
- ●Zoning applications reviewed by the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment
- ●Permit applications available online and in person
- ●Inspections scheduled through the Building Department
- ●Historic Preservation Commission review required for designated properties
Parking
The Village operates several municipal parking lots and metered street parking in the downtown area.
- ●Commuter parking permits available for train station lots
- ●Metered parking in downtown — 2-hour limit in most zones
- ●Municipal lots on Garber Square, Hudson Street, and North Broad Street
- ●ParkMobile app accepted at all metered spaces
- ●Overnight parking restrictions enforced village-wide
Ridgewood Public Library
Full-service public library offering books, digital resources, programs, and community meeting spaces.
- ●Located at 125 North Maple Avenue
- ●Children's programs, teen events, and adult book clubs
- ●Free Wi-Fi, computer access, and 3D printing
- ●Part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS)
Recreation Department
Year-round recreational programs for residents of all ages.
- ●Youth sports leagues, swim programs, and summer camps
- ●Adult fitness classes and senior programs
- ●Schedler House and Kasschau Shell bandshell events
- ●Online registration through Community Pass