About
The Department of Public Works was created by Mayor Ras J. Baraka in 2016 from the consolidation of divisions from the Departments of Engineering and Neighborhood and Recreational Services. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors in the City of Newark. Through our seven divisions, we aim to provide exceptional services, preserve the environment, and maintain public buildings and parks. We are committed to making Newark clean, attractive, and a desirable place to live and visit. The Department of Public Works is responsible, reliable, responsive, and always available to ensure we keep Newark clean.
Bring Your Trash Down
Weekly Mattress Pickup
Report Illegal Dumping
Latest News
Peak Season for Yard Waste is Here: Newark Public Works Encourages Proper Disposal of Yard Waste
As the fall season kicks off, Newark residents are reminded to properly dispose of yard waste. Yard waste is collected twice a month and can also be dropped off at your nearest service center.
Newark Public Works Rolls Out Weekly Mattress Collections
Newark Public Works launches weekly curbside mattress collections to fight illegal dumping across the city.
Newark Public Works Launches Campaign to Fight Against Illegal Dumping
Newark Public Works strongly encourages the public to report illegal dumpers.
Newark Public Works Opens Up New Service Centers for Mixed-Trash Collection
The Department of Public Works has officially opened its doors at four satellite locations throughout the City for mixed-trash collection.
Holidays, Collection Changes, and Other Events
Puerto Rico Heritage Day
*Not to be confused with the Puerto Rican Day Parade, which takes place on the third Sunday of September in Newark, NJ.Puerto Rico Heritage Day celebrates the culture and history […]
Municipal Council Pre-Meeting Conference
Pre-meetings of the Municipal Council are typically scheduled the day before a regular meeting.
Municipal Council Regular Meeting
As established by ordinance, regular public meetings of the Municipal Council are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m., and the third Wednesday of each month […]
Thanksgiving Day – Collections SUSPENDED
On holidays, all curbside collections are suspended unless explicitly noted otherwise by the City of Newark Department of Public Works. Collections will resume on your next regular collection day.
Thanksgiving (Observed) – Collections IN EFFECT
Collections will REMAIN IN EFFECT on November 29th (BLACK FRIDAY) - ZONE B. Trash and recycling collections on the day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 29th, 2024) will REMAIN IN EFFECT […]
Special Pickup Day – ZONE A
Collections IN EFFECT on November 30th in ZONE A. Trash and recycling collections will BE IN EFFECT on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 for ZONE A. This is a SPECIAL PICKUP […]