New Bin Rules: Paramus Residents Now Responsible for Stolen or Damaged Waste Containers

Stop Stealing Bins! Paramus Passes New $100 Fee for Waste Container Replacement

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Paramus Council Shifts Responsibility for Trash and Recycling Bins

Paramus NJ, The Paramus Borough Council, led by Mayor Christopher DiPiazza, approved a significant change to municipal waste management policy at their meeting on Monday, October 21. Residents should be aware that the Borough is no longer responsible for the cost of replacing waste containers that are damaged, destroyed, or stolen.

This new policy aims to curb excessive replacement costs, particularly those resulting from bins being removed by residents when they move.

What the New Replacement Policy Means for Residents

The newly-established Waste Container Replacement Policy shifts financial responsibility to the property owner in most non-standard circumstances.

Here are the critical details Paramus property owners need to know:

1. Damaged or Destroyed Bins

If a container is damaged, destroyed, or becomes unusable for reasons other than normal wear and tear (e.g., hit by a car, melted, etc.), the resident is now responsible for the replacement cost.

• The Fee: A $$100 \text{ fee}$ will be charged to the property owner for a replacement bin.
• Minor Repairs: The Department of Public Works (DPW) will first attempt to make repairs to bins with minimal damage at no cost to the resident.

2. Stolen Bins

The new policy addresses a major concern cited by Borough Administrator Hector Olmo: containers being taken when residents move.

• Reporting Requirement: If your waste container is stolen, you must report the theft to the Paramus Police Department.
• The Discount: If a valid police report is filed and presented to the DPW, the Borough is offering a potential $25\%$ discount on the replacement fee.

Bins Belong to the Property, Not the Person

The Council stressed a key point to prevent future confusion: Municipal bins are assigned to the property address, not the owner or the tenant. When selling or leaving a home in Paramus, the waste and recycling bins must remain at the residence.

Up until this policy was approved, the Borough was required to purchase replacements every time a bin went missing or was damaged outside of normal use—a cycle the new rules are designed to end to protect taxpayer funds. Residents are encouraged to review the full ordinance on the Borough website.

 

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