Welcome to The Borough of Wanaque

Welcome to the official website of the Borough of Wanaque, New Jersey, a residential suburban community located in Passaic County. Made up of both Wanaque (formerly Midvale) and Haskell. The word Wanaque, in the language of the Lenni Lenape, may come from an Algonquin root meaning “rest and repose.” A more popular interpretation is “place of sassafras.”
Wanaque was incorporated as an independent Borough on February 23, 1918, when Pompton Township was split up into three Boroughs, along with Bloomingdale and Ringwood, based on the results of a referendum held on March 22, 1918.

BOROUGH OF WANAQUE
2026 RECYCLING/TRASH/YARD PICKUPS
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Twice per week collection begins 5/22/26!

Wanaque Traffic Advisory – Saturday, May 16, 2026

Please be advised that road work will take place this Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Ringwood Avenue, at the bridge just south of Warren Hagstrom Boulevard.

Motorists should expect traffic delays and alternating traffic patterns throughout the day. Please plan accordingly, allow for extra travel time, and consider alternate routes if possible.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

Affordable Housing Spending Plan and Affordable Housing Marketing Plan Round 4 for 2026 document links below:

Borough of Wanaque-2026 Fair Share Plan and Housing Element- April 20,2026

Borough of Wanaque2026 Affordable Housing Spending Plan