Updated October 11, 2026
Paramus is where Routes 4 and 17 meet, and it is best known for its shopping. For a household move, a few local rules matter more than the malls: when stores may sell furniture, when cars and trucks may stay on the street, and how garbage and leaves are collected. Here is what to plan for.
Sunday: no furniture or appliance sales in Bergen County
Bergen County still has a Sunday sales law. N.J.S.A. 2A:171-5.8 bans Sunday sales of clothing, building and lumber supplies, furniture, home, business or office furnishings, and household, business or office appliances. Food, gasoline and newspapers are among the exceptions. If the new home needs a mattress, a washer or a sofa, buy it and book the delivery for Monday to Saturday.
No street parking from 2 to 5 a.m.
The Paramus borough code says no one may park a vehicle on any borough street between 2:00 and 5:00 a.m. The police can give permission in extenuating circumstances. So a rental truck or trailer should not be left on the street overnight, and a two-day move should be planned so the truck is off the street at night. If your house has a driveway, tell us how long it is and whether it is shared or steep.
Getting the truck to your street
Paramus has Garden State Parkway ramps, but heavy trucks registered at 10,000 pounds or more with six tires or three or more axles cannot use the Parkway anywhere in Bergen County. The truck comes in on other roads, so its timing may differ from your own drive. Our guide on Why moving trucks stay off the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County explains the rule.
Fall moves: leaves and garbage
The Paramus DPW lists leaf collection from October 5 to November 29, 2026. If you move in the fall, keep the curb in front of the house clear of leaves and yard waste on moving day, so the truck can park close to the door. Kitchen garbage must be bagged and placed in the covered automated container at the curb, and the borough no longer collects garbage from other parts of the property. Computers and electronics are collected at the curb twice a month by schedule. The DPW number is 201-265-2100, extension 3100.
Hazardous waste day in Paramus
The Bergen County Utilities Authority holds a household hazardous waste collection at Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (entry via Paramus Road only). It is free for Bergen County residents with ID. Bring old paint, solvents, gasoline and propane cylinders (1 lb and 20 lb) there instead of packing them. More in our guide to Getting rid of paint, propane and old furniture before a Bergen County move.
House moves: what to tell us
- The number of floors, plus the basement, attic and garage.
- Large items: sectional sofas, armoires, pianos, gym equipment, outdoor furniture and grills (empty the propane tank first).
- The driveway, front steps and any narrow side doors.
- Whether you need storage between homes because closing dates do not line up; see our Storage page.
With this, we can send a free written estimate that lists what is included.
Common questions
Can I buy furniture on a Sunday in Paramus?
No. Bergen County’s Sunday sales law (N.J.S.A. 2A:171-5.8) bans Sunday sales of furniture, home furnishings, household appliances, clothing and building supplies.
Can I park a moving truck overnight on a Paramus street?
No. The borough code bans parking on any borough street from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m.; the police can allow it only in extenuating circumstances.
Can the moving truck use the Garden State Parkway in Paramus?
Not if it is a heavy truck (10,000 pounds or more, six tires or three or more axles). Those are prohibited north of Interchange 105.
When is leaf collection in Paramus in 2026?
The Paramus DPW lists October 5 to November 29, 2026.
Get your free written estimate
Call (800) 880-0998 or send the quote form with both addresses, the floors, stairs or elevator, your date and your main items. You get a free written estimate before moving day. Two Guys and Truck is part of A & A Alliance Moving Inc, a family business since 1999, licensed and insured, with New Jersey public mover license NJPM 000930 and U.S. DOT No. 967970; licenses and history are on our company facts page.
Town rules and county dates change. We checked the official links on this page on October 11, 2026; confirm on the linked page before you book.
Official sources
- Township of Wyckoff: Why is Sunday shopping prohibited throughout Bergen County? (N.J.S.A. 2A:171-5.8)
- Borough of Paramus Code (eCode360): overnight parking on borough streets
- Borough of Paramus: Garbage and trash pickup (DPW)
- New Jersey Turnpike Authority: 2026 Garden State Parkway truck toll rates (heavy trucks prohibited north of Interchange 105)
- Bergen County Utilities Authority: 2026 Household Hazardous Waste collection events (PDF)
