Calling All Volunteers for the 2026 Brick City Cleanups! Scheduled every Saturday until August 22, 9 am to 1 pm
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FINAL CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
LAST Cleanup: EAST WARD
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Meetup Location: Ironbound Recreation Center
226 Rome Street, Newark, NJ 07105
Got Pride for Brick City? Do your part to keep it clean!
Join forces with DPW employees for the 2026 Brick City Cleanup Series.
Cleanups are scheduled every Saturday until August 22 from 9 am to 1 pm, happening in different neighborhoods across all five wards.
Snacks, water, and cleaning supplies are provided.
We will meet at 9 am at pre-selected meetup locations to kickoff the cleanup and distribute tools. Refer to the flyer above for your ward’s meetup location.
Check below for a cleanup near you:
North Ward: 61 Verona Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104
- April 4, 2026
- May 9, 2026
- June 13, 2026
- July 25, 2026
West Ward: 244 S 12th Street, Newark, NJ 07107
- April 11, 2026
- May 16, 2026
- June 20, 2026
- August 1, 2026
Central Ward: 244 S 12th Street, Newark, NJ 07107
- April 18, 2026
- May 16, 2026
- June 27, 2026
- August 8, 2026
South Ward: Bo Porter Sports Complex, 378 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112
- April 25, 2026 (LOCATION CHANGE: Temple of Hip Hop, 55 Ludlow Street, Newark, NJ 07114)
- May 30, 2026
- July 11, 2026
- August 15, 2026
East Ward: Ironbound Recreation Center, 226 Rome Street, Newark, NJ 07105
- May 2, 2026
- June 6, 2026
- July 18, 2026 (CANCELLED)
- August 22, 2026
We can’t do it without our residents! It takes all of us to maintain a clean city.
Stay in-the-know by following Newark DPW on social media on Instagram or Facebook, our official website, and the official City website.
Questions? We are here to help. Call the DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644 and we’d be happy to assist you.
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