Newark DPW will host a series of community meetings in March 2025 to give relevant updates, answer questions, and hear directly from Newark residents. The Central Ward community meeting will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at CityPlex 12 (360-394 Springfield Ave, Newark, NJ 07103). The meeting will start promptly at 6 PM. Light refreshments will […]
The City of Newark will continue collecting natural (non-artificial) Christmas trees through Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Residents discarding trees should first remove all ornaments and lights. Residents should dispose of the tree when it begins dropping needles. Dried-out trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in the home, in the garage, or […]
Hosted by the NJ State League of Municipalities (NJLM), NJ Local Government Week is a time for municipalities to encourage civic education, community collaboration, volunteerism, and local pride. Municipalities are on the front lines of community service, and through NJ Local Government Week, the League hopes to bring awareness to the role local government plays […]
Panasonic and the Ironbound District will be hosting a FREE E-Waste Recycling Event on Thursday, April 17, 2025, where residents can drop off old, broken, or unwanted electronic waste. Come join us to throw it out the right way! Location: Peter Francisco Park, Newark, NJ 07105 (intersection of Ferry Street and Edison Place, near Penn […]
Newark DPW Services, including garbage/recycling collections and street sweeping, will REMAIN IN EFFECT Friday, April 18, 2025 (Good Friday). Updates will be made available on our live calendar at dpw.newarknj.gov/calendar/, and on our official Instagram page (@newarkpublicworks) and Facebook page (@City of Newark Department of Public Works).
Newark Department of Public Works will host a Shred Fest on Saturday, April 19, 2025. See our blog post for more event details. Location: DPW Headquarters, 62 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, NJ 07114 Time: 9 AM to 12 PM. For Newark residents ONLY- ID required
Are you ready to make an impact? Participate in the Earth Day 'Slam Dunk the Junk' Clean Up Event on Tuesday, April 22, 2025! Form a team and help us keep Newark clean and green. Let's show our community spirit! Volunteers will clean up at pre-selected cleanup locations, or can choose their own! Build community, keep […]
Newark DPW will host a community meeting in the Forest Hill neighborhood to discuss waste management, garbage and recycling schedules, street sweeping, and opportunities for community engagement. The meeting will be held at 6 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at St. Paul's Methodist Church (741 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104). Questions? Contact Newark Peoples […]
Sponsored by the American Public Works Association (APWA), National Public Works Week (NPPW) is observed during the third full week of May to recognize the importance of public works in an organized society. The week-long observation also sheds light on the brave and essential role that the public works employees play in our lives. By […]
Zone A trash collections will be SUSPENDED on Monday, May 26, as Newark DPW will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Residents in Zone A should NOT put out their recyclables on Sunday night as usual. Citywide street sweeping is also suspended. However, Zone B paper recycling collections will REMAIN IN EFFECT. Residents in […]
June 19, 2025 - All Newark DPW services, including trash collections, recycling collections, and citywide street sweeping are SUSPENDED on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth.All Newark DPW Service Centers will be closed.Regular collections and services will resume on Friday, June 20th.We thank all Newark residents for your patience and cooperation. Live updates […]
July 4, 2025 - All Newark DPW services, including trash collections, recycling collections, and citywide street sweeping are SUSPENDED on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day. All DPW Service Centers will be closed. Regular collections and services will resume on Monday, July 7. We thank all Newark residents for your patience and […]
