DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS
Ron Romak, Director
Click on the following for more information:
Public Works
Shade Tree Commission
Garbage Pick Up—Residents
contract their own garbage disposal company
Utilities
Leaf Collection
Recyclable Items
Recycling Schedule
Clean Communities Program
Parking During Snowstorms
Public Works
Ronald Romak, Director
The Director of Public
Work is appointed by the Borough Council. His or her responsibilities
include maintaining the Borough's infrastructure and public
facilities. Any problems observed with streets, sanitary sewers and
public buildings should be brought to the attention of this office.
Typically, these problems could be; pot holes, missing street or traffic
lights, blocked catch basins, blocked sight distance at intersections, etc.
Leaf Collection
Leaves are collected
curbside during the month of November. If biodegradable bags are used,
bags must contain only leaves. Bags with branches, yard waste, etc. will be
rejected. The bags should be placed behind the curb – not in the
street. A brochure outlining the Leaf Collection Program is mailed to all
residents in September.
Shade Tree Commission
Most trees in the street
right-of-way falls under the jurisdiction of the
Shade Tree Commission and cannot be removed or trimmed without written
permission from the Shade Tree Commission. The street right-of-way is
generally defined as the first ten feet (10 ft.) behind the curb
line. On some streets the right-of-way may be more than ten feet,
therefore if the ownership of a tree is in question, please call (908)
232-2409 for a determination.
Recyclable Items
Place recycling materials behind curb, NOT IN STREET.
Co-mingling
Plastic & glass bottles, aluminum & tin cans, empty juice &
milk containers—items must be cleaned and placed in a plastic container
Mixed Paper
Magazines,
newspaper, glossy newspaper inserts, junk mail, cereal boxes
(flattened), brown paper bags, paper towels and toilet paper rolls,
cardboard rolls, telephone books. Place in paper grocery bags or cross-tie
with twine..
Batteries
Can be disposed of in regular household trash/waste
Corrugated Cardboard
Cardboard must be cleaned, flattened, and tied in bundles with strong or twine. Bundles
may not exceed
4'0" x 4'0" or weigh over 50 lbs.
Christmas Tree Disposal
Christmas trees will be picked up at curbside beginning January 2nd and
ending January 13th 2012. No wreaths. Once your street has
been visited, we will not double-back. No exceptions. Any questions, call
(908) 232-2409.
Recycling Schedule
Mountainside has
recycling pick-up on Wednesdays. If you miss a pick-up please call
(908) 912-5050
2012
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January
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4, 18
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February
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1, 15, 29
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March
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14, 28
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April
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11, 25
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May
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9, 23
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June
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6, 20
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July
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7*, 18
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August
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1, 15, 29
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September
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12, 26
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October
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10, 24
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November
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7, 21
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December
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5, 19
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January (2013)
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5*, 16, 30
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*Electronics Event Saturday pick-up
Hazardous Waste Disposal
FREE to all county residents. Call
(908) 654-9889 for dates or visit www.ucnj.org.
Materials
accepted for hazardous waste:
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Antifreeze
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Oil Based Paints &
Varnishes
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Batteries
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Pesticides and
Herbicides
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Caustics
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Pool Chemicals
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Motor Oil
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Propane Tanks
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Corrosives and Cleaners
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Thermostats
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Fire Extinguishers
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Solvents and Thinners
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Fluorescent Bulbs
(Unbroken)
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Mercury Switches
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Garbage Pick Up
Mountainside residents
contract out privately for household refuse removal. Currently there are
three companies actively doing business in the borough. Residents are
free to use any of these companies or any other licensed waste removal
company.
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Midco Residential Services
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(908) 561-8380
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P&P Disposal
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(908) 322-2667
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Waste Management
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(800)-633-9096
www.wmcurbside.com
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Utilities
Elizabethtown
Gas Co. – 24-hour emergency
service
(908) 289-6400
Toll Free 800-492 4009 (gas leaks only)
Public Service Electric and Gas
(electrical service)
295 North Broad Street, Elizabeth
(908) 353-7000
New Jersey
American Water
1-800-652-6987
Clean Communities Program
Using a grant from the
state of New Jersey, the Borough runs a Clean Communities Day we have a
clean-up day open to all residents, and send a brochure to all residents
advertising the clean-up day and asking their assistance in keeping
Mountainside clean. The day consists of community minded volunteers,
including the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, picking up litter on local, county
and state lands. A lunch is provided for all participants. To volunteer,
please call (908) 232-2409.
Parking During
Snowstorms
OUR PRE-EXISTING
ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING OR STANDING ON ANY ROAD WHEN SNOW REACHES 3”
OR MORE WAS RECENTLY UPDATED WITH
INSTALLATION
OF SIGNAGE AT ALL STREETS LEADING INTO TOWN.
A SNOW EMERGENCY
CONTINUES TO EXIST FOR A PERIOD OF 24 HOURS AFTER SNOWFALL STOPS. IT EXTENDS BEYOND 24 HOURS AS NEEDED
UNTIL ALL STREETS HAVE BEEN PLOWED AND PLOWING/SALTING OPERATIONS CEASE.
THIS LAW APPLIES 24/7 AND
WILL HELP TO ASSURE REMOVAL AS QUICKLY, COST EFFECTIVELY , AND SAFELY AS
POSSIBLE. WE ASK FOR YOUR
COOPERATION. VEHICLES IN VIOLATION
MAY BE TICKETED AND TOWED AS NEEDED.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT
PLOWING OR SHOVELING SNOW FROM DRIVEWAYS INTO PUBLIC ROADWAYS IS
PROHIBITED.
NOW IS THE TIME TO
ASSEMBLE SALT AND SHOVELS, HAVE YOUR SNOW BLOWER SERVICED OR MAKE PRIVATE
ARRANGEMENTS TO ASSURE YOUR DRIVEWAY IS ACCESSIBLE DURING SNOWFALL.
