If your dumpster sits on private property, like a driveway or a parking pad, the Borough's street rules don't come into play. Cliffside Park's permit form covers dumpsters and containers in general, though, so call the Building Department to confirm whether your driveway spot needs it too.
A dumpster on a Borough road needs the Borough's Permit for Dumpsters/Containers. The form says a permitted container on the road must have at least four working lights, one on each side, at least five feet above the road. The lights must run from half an hour before sunset until half an hour after sunrise.
The permit is only valid for 10 days, and the fee must be paid by check, money order, or card, not cash. The Cliffside Park Police Department also signs off on the application, so allow time for both offices.
The Building Department is in the Municipal Complex, 525 Palisade Avenue, Room 220, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010, and is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 201-313-2042 for the form and the current fee. Your account manager can help you reach the right contact.