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. 

 

Veterans Day

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE May 25, 2026
Rain or Shine

Midvale Cemetery Ceremony
9:00a.m.SHARP
Parade
9:15 a.m. for Line Up
The Parade begins at 10 am Sharp!

FLYER


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

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Official Website of Borough of Wanaque, New Jersey