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PUBLIC WORKS

Don Rish, Superintendent
Frank Troy, Recycling Coordinator

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732-247-9379
732-514-1277

732-247-4844
444 Valentine Street, Highland Park, NJ 08904

Hours of Operation: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday thru Friday
The Department of Public Works is responsible for numerous tasks in and around Highland Park. These duties include:

  • Sanitation collection
  • Recycling collection
  • Maintenance of Borough streets
  • Maintenance of street signs
  • Maintenance of storm sewers
  • Maintenance of Borough buildings and grounds
  • Fleet vehicle maintenance
  • Shade tree maintenance
  • Snow removal from Borough roads during the winter months.

 

Highland Park Tree Ordinance

Tree - Resident Guide

 

CURBSIDE COLLECTION SCHEDULE
NOTE: All collections begin at 6:30 AM. Please have your materials at curbside no sooner than one hour before sundown of the day prior to scheduled pickup. An exception will be made if the day prior to pickup is the day upon which a religious holiday is scheduled to start at sundown; then material may be placed for pickup anytime after noon. CALL DPW FOR HOLIDAY COLECTIONS

COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
INCLUDING ALL OF RARITAN AVENUE (ROUTE 27) & WOODBRIDGE AVENUE- MONDAY & FRIDAY

NORTH SIDE, TRIANGLE
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS

SOUTH SIDE
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS

Regular Garbage


Household garbage and food waste should be placed at curbside in either a disposable plastic bag or garbage can. Cans should have a tight fitting lid and two sturdy handles. Cans should be galvanized metal or rigid plastic construction. Cans must not exceed 32 gallons in capacity and weigh less than 50 pounds when filled with garbage. Cardboard boxes and paper bags are not acceptable containers.

Bulk Trash


Bulk trash (i.e. furniture, appliances, carpeting, hot water heaters, etc.) may be placed at curbside on the same day as your regular garbage collection day. No appointment is necessary. Materials must be securely tied and free of any protruding nails, wires, or sharp edges. By law, refrigerators and freezers must have doors removed. The maximum weight per item is 200 pounds. Unacceptable materials include recyclable materials, auto parts, tires, building and site debris, motor oil, paint cans, and hazardous waste. Bulk trash will not be collected following a holiday.
NOTE: In order to reduce our expensive bulk trash pick-ups, please consider donating good condition items to the Salvation Army (732-545-1477) or other charities. Used clothing can be placed in the bins at Stop & Shop parking lot. Garage sales and even e-Bay.com turn your unwanted items into cash. Composting yard waste and vegetable scraps is also a great alternative to filling up a trash can.

 

Residential Electronics Recycling


The DPW is no longer accepting electronics with the regular garbage collection. Residents must drop-off their residentially generated electronic devices (TVs, computers, printers, scanners, VCRs, telephones) free of charge, at the DPW garage during normal business hours.  Toaster ovens, toasters and microwave ovens will still be collected with the normal garbage collection.  Proof of residence will be required.  Commercially generated items cannot be accepted.

Recycling

2008 Recycling Schedule click here

Recycling Guidelines click here

2008 Holiday Collection Schedule click here

Branches


Branches must be cut in 5 foot lengths and securely tied in bundles less than 10 inches in diameter. Place bundles at curbside on your last collection of the week.

Leaves


During the months of November and December, leaves are collected for composting. Leaves must be placed curbside in either biodegradable paper bags or garbage cans. Leaves placed curbside in plastic bags or cardboard boxes will not be collected.
NOTE: It is illegal to rake or blow leaves into the street.

Christmas Trees


Collections of Christmas trees will take place in January only. Trees will be picked up curbside for composting. Put them out with your regular garbage. Trees must be free of tinsel, ornaments, and decorations. Do not put Christmas trees into plastic bags.

Chometz Disposal


The morning before Passover at the Department of Public Works building.

Dead Animals


The Department of Public Works is not responsible for removing or handling dead animals. Dead animals are removed from the borough by New Brunswick Animal Contro (732) 745-5016.