Calling All Volunteers for the 2026 'Brick City' Cleanups! Scheduled Every Saturday from April 4 to August 22, 9 AM to 1 PM

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Next Cleanup: EAST WARD, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NEW MEETUP LOCATION: Ironbound Recreation Center, 226 Rome Street

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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 from April 4 to August 22 from 9 AM to 1 PM, happening in different neighborhoods across all 5 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.

REGISTER TODAY by filling out the form or by calling (973) 733-3644.

Check below for a cleanup near you:

North Ward

April 4, 2026
May 9, 2026
June 13, 2026
July 25, 2026

West Ward

April 11, 2026
May 16, 2026
June 20, 2026
August 1, 2026

Central Ward

April 18, 2026
May 16, 2026
June 27, 2026
August 8, 2026

South Ward | NEW MEETUP LOCATION: 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 | NEW MEETUP LOCATION: Ironbound Recreation Center, 226 Rome Street, Newark, NJ 07105

May 2, 2026
June 6, 2026
July 18, 2026
August 22, 2026

We can’t do it without our residents! It takes all of us to maintain a clean city. REGISTER TODAY!

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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