Wallington is a compact borough in southern Bergen County situated between the Passaic and Saddle rivers. It borders Garfield, East Rutherford, Wood-Ridge, and the Passaic County city of Passaic. Main Avenue and local roads connect residential neighborhoods with shops, restaurants, schools, houses of worship, and industrial properties. Nearby Route 21, Route 46, Route 3, and Interstate 80 provide access to Paterson, Newark, the Meadowlands, and New York City. Wallington developed as a manufacturing and working-class residential community, and older multifamily homes and industrial buildings remain part of its landscape. The borough has a strong Polish-American cultural heritage reflected in local institutions, businesses, and community events. Its small land area produces a dense street pattern with limited separation between homes and commercial activity. Wallington's river boundaries, transportation access, and distinct cultural identity set it apart from surrounding Bergen County boroughs.