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Update: Monday, January 26th Trash & Recycling Pickup Rescheduled to Saturday, January 24th

Due to the upcoming winter storm, District 1 trash and recycling normally collected on Monday will be picked up on Saturday, January 24, at the regular time. There will be no pickup on Monday, January 26.   Thank you for your cooperation, and please stay safe.

Snowman Building Contest

Open to all Mountain Lakes residents. Snowmen may be built in front of your home, apartment, or backyard. Accessories and creative touches are encouraged. Snowmen must not include demeaning or inappropriate gestures, sayings, or expressions. Submit one photo of the snowman with...

2026 Summer Recreation Employment Application

2026 Summer Employment Application FOR NEW APPLICANTS ONLY. If you worked last summer 2025, please check your email from Laurie Stepper, recreation@mtnlakes.org, for the previous employee application. 

Christmas Tree Disposal

DPW staff will pick up Christmas trees curbside several times per week during the month of January. You are also welcome to bring your tree to our DPW yard during regular recycling days / hours.  Recycling Center Days and Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from...

Dog / Cat Licensing

January is pet licensing month. All dogs and cats 7 months of age and over must be licensed / renewed. License applications must be received or postmarked by January 31, 2026. Applications received or postmarked after January 31 will be charged an additional $25.00 late fee per...

Trash & Recycling Changes Effective January 1, 2026 (New Routes, New Quarterly Bulk Schedule, New Holiday Schedule)

Dear Mountain Lakes Residents, Beginning January 1, 2026, the Borough will transition to a new trash and recycling collection vendor. This change follows the expiration of our current multi-year contract on December 31, 2025, and a formal rebid process that recently concluded. As...

Beech Leaf Disease – An Emerging Threat to Our Borough’s Tree Canopy

The Woodlands Committee and Shade Tree Commission will host a brief Zoom meeting at 7:30 PM on Nov. 19th to discuss this threat, its evolution, and potential strategies for mitigation. This presentation will be especially valuable for residents interested in protecting Beech...

Battery Recycling Reminder

Important Reminder about Recycling Recycling cannot be in plastic bags, or the recycling center will not accept it. Food containers must be rinsed out. Batteries disposal – click here for an important message. Recycling Guidelines – click here for more information on...

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Mountain Lakes is located in north-central New Jersey where the rolling hills of the New Jersey's Piedmont region meet the rocky outcroppings of the Highlands.

Our History

In 1910, Mountain Lakes was a rural woodland owned by a few families with names such as Righter, Grimes, Ball and Van Duyne. In the space of ten years, however, the entire face of Mountain Lakes changed from a wilderness of Dutch and English properties to a planned suburban community. Learn More

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Mountain Lakes Borough Hall
400 Boulevard
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Phone: 973-334-3131
Hours: 8:30-4:30, M-F

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