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Public Works - Streets & Roads Division
The Division of Streets & Roads is
responsible to maintain the city's streets whose total length extends
for 49 miles. Within the city the county is responsible for 20 miles of streets, and the
state controls 4.5 miles. The total extent of the road system is
73.5 miles.
The State roads are N.J. Route 49 & Route
77, which are major arteries leading into and out of the city. The
county services most of the major collector streets, which pass through
the City to adjoining municipalities. The majority of local streets come
under the City's jurisdiction
Streets & Roads Division Responsibilities:
- Maintain all city streets, sidewalks,
curbs, gutters, bridges, culverts and drains in a clean and safe
condition, free of
obstructions and hazards (remove snow & ice, repair as required).
- Manage and care for all public park lands,
lakes, streams, rivers, and other park facilities.
- Undertake new road construction, and
road resurfacing, projects
- Install, operate, maintain, and repair street traffic signs, lines
and markers and paint control signals.
- Provide for the storage, servicing, repair, and maintenance of
city-owned non-emergency motor vehicles.
- Operate, maintain and repair city-owned public parking area and
facilities.
- Supervise the administration of
division related contracts,
conduct traffic engineering & street lighting studies, and
prepare
recommendations, plans & programs with respect thereto.
Leaf and Brush Collection (Ordinance
88-20)
Municipal districts (5) have been established for the purpose of leaves, small brush, and tree limb
collection. A map of these districts is
available at the Public Works Main Office. Call 455-3230, x279 to
request a map by mail, or if you have any leaf & brush pickup related
questions.
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Dates |
Items Collected |
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Jan 1 - Dec 31 |
- Only Storm Damage Material
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April 1 - Sep 30
(During the 1st & 3rd full
week of the month) |
- Bagged Leaves
(not exceeding a 30-gallon capacity)
must be placed in
clear plastic bags.
- Small Brush & Tree Limbs (less than 45 Lbs or
length not
to exceed 4 ft)
- Yard Vegetation
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April 1 - Sep 30 |
- All
grass clippings must be
placed in clear
plastic bags to be picked up on your regular trash day - NO
yellow sticker is
required.
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Oct 1 - Dec 31 |
- Loose Leaves
- NO Tree
Limbs
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Oct 1 - Mar 31
(During the 1st & 3rd
Monday of the month) |
- By Appointment ONLY
- Brush & Limbs (less than 45 Lbs or not
to exceed 4" diameter)
- NO Logs,
Stumps, Bushes, or Vines
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Items NOT taken |
- Roots, Stumps, or Logs
- Limbs over 6" in diameter
- Grass Clippings (part of weekly household trash)
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No item for collection can be placed at curbside before the Saturday
prior to the scheduled collection day.
Making A
Brush & Limb Appointment
- Call 455-3230, x279 to make an appointment (Mon - Fri, 8:30am -
3:30pm).
- If you get a recording, leave your last name, address,
and a phone number where you may be reached
- Someone from the Public Works office will return your call and confirm
your pickup.
Brush & Limb Pickup
- After your
pickup has been confirmed, place your brush and limbs
curbside the night before your pick up day.
- Please note
that your pickup may be rescheduled due to inclement weather,
under-scheduling, etc.
- It is
very important that you DO NOT place your trash
out UNTIL your pickup is CONFIRMED (why we need
a valid contact phone number).
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rights reserved.
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