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Municipal Council Pre-Meeting Conference
2024-11-25, 2024-12-03, 2024-12-17
Pre-meetings of the Municipal Council are typically scheduled the day before a regular meeting.

Municipal Council Regular Meeting
2024-11-26, 2024-12-04, 2024-12-18
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 at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chamber in City Hall. Exceptions are made for national or religious holidays.

Thanksgiving Day - Collections SUSPENDED
2024-11-28
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
2024-11-29
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 for Zone B. As usual, please place your trash and recycling on the curb the night before.
Thank you to all residents for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our City clean.

Special Pickup Day - ZONE A
2024-11-30
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 to make up for the Thanksgiving holiday.
As usual, please place your trash and recycling on the curb the night before.
Thank you to all residents for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our City clean.

Municipal Council Special Meeting/Conference
2024-12-10
A special meeting of the Municipal Council may be called by the President or a majority of its members or by the Mayor whenever an emergency requires immediate action.

Christmas Day - Leaf Collection SUSPENDED
2024-12-25
Leaf and yard waste collection will be SUSPENDED for Zone B on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25th, 2024).

New Years Day - Bulk Collection SUSPENDED for Zone A
2025-01-01
Bulk collection will be SUSPENDED for Zone A on New Years Day (Wednesday, January 1, 2025). The next scheduled bulk pickup day for Zone A is Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Bulk pickup for Zone B is scheduled as usual for Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Residents are reminded that bulk items are accepted for drop off at your nearest service center. Click the ‘Service Center‘ tab on the top of the website page for locations and hours of operation.

Street Sweeping SUSPENDED
2025-01-13
All city street sweeping will be SUSPENDED Monday, January 13, 2025.
Parking regulations will REMAIN IN EFFECT and will continue to be enforced due to utility maintenance and other services that may be provided, such as tree removal or trimming. Questions should be directed to the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Street Sweeping SUSPENDED
2025-01-15
All city street sweeping will be SUSPENDED on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Parking regulations will REMAIN IN EFFECT and will continue to be enforced due to utility maintenance and other services that may be provided, such as tree removal or trimming. Questions should be directed to the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Street Sweeping SUSPENDED
2025-01-16
All city street sweeping will be SUSPENDED on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Parking regulations will REMAIN IN EFFECT and will continue to be enforced due to utility maintenance and other services that may be provided, such as tree removal or trimming. Questions should be directed to the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday- DPW Services SUSPENDED
2025-01-20
All Newark DPW Services, including collections and street sweeping, will be SUSPENDED Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday. All DPW service centers will be closed.
On holidays, all DPW city cleanliness services are suspended unless explicitly noted otherwise by the City of Newark Department of Public Works. 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).
Regularly scheduled services will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Street Sweeping SUSPENDED
2025-02-10
All city street sweeping will be SUSPENDED Monday, February 10, 2025 due to inclement weather.
Parking regulations will continue to be enforced due to utility maintenance and other services that may be provided, such as tree removal or trimming. Questions should be directed to the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Street Sweeping SUSPENDED
2025-02-11
All city street sweeping will be SUSPENDED Tuesday, February 11, 2025 due to inclement weather.
Parking regulations will continue to be enforced due to utility maintenance and other services that may be provided, such as tree removal or trimming. Questions should be directed to the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Lincoln's Birthday - ZONE B Bulk Collection SUSPENDED
2025-02-12
All Newark DPW services, including bulk collection (Zone B) and street sweeping, will be SUSPENDED on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday. All DPW service centers will be closed.
On holidays, all services are suspended unless explicitly noted otherwise by the City of Newark Department of Public Works. 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).
Regularly scheduled services will resume on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Street Sweeping SUSPENDED
2025-02-13
All city street sweeping will be SUSPENDED Thursday, February 13, 2025 due to inclement weather.
Parking regulations will continue to be enforced due to utility maintenance and other services that may be provided, such as tree removal or trimming. Questions should be directed to the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Washington's Birthday - Collections SUSPENDED
2025-02-17
All Newark DPW Services, including garbage/recycling collections and street sweeping, will be SUSPENDED Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Washington’s Birthday. All DPW service centers will be closed.
On holidays, all services are suspended unless explicitly noted otherwise by the City of Newark Department of Public Works. 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).
Regularly scheduled services will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Street Sweeping SUSPENDED
2025-02-18
All city street sweeping will be SUSPENDED Tuesday, February 18, 2025 due to inclement weather.
Parking regulations will continue to be enforced due to utility maintenance and other services that may be provided, such as tree removal or trimming. Questions should be directed to the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Christmas Tree Pick Up, ZONE A
2025-02-19
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 placed outside against the home.
The Division of Recycling is providing the following schedule for tree collections:
Zone A

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Zone B

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Residents should place their trees at their curbside by 6 AM on the morning of their scheduled pick up. For more information on trash and recycling pickups, please call our customer service unit at (973) 733-3644 during normal business hours.
Unsure of your zone? Find your collection zone here.

Street Sweeping SUSPENDED
2025-02-19
All city street sweeping will be SUSPENDED Wednesday, February 19, 2025 due to inclement weather.
Parking regulations will continue to be enforced due to utility maintenance and other services that may be provided, such as tree removal or trimming. Questions should be directed to the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Street Sweeping SUSPENDED
2025-02-20
All city street sweeping will be SUSPENDED Thursday, February 20, 2025 due to inclement weather.
Parking regulations will continue to be enforced due to utility maintenance and other services that may be provided, such as tree removal or trimming. Questions should be directed to the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Shred it and Forget it! - Paper Shredding Event
2025-02-22 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Shred it and Forget it!
Newark Department of Public Works will host a Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at DPW Headquarters (62 Frelinghuysen Avenue) from 9 AM to 12 PM. For Newark residents ONLY– ID required.
Protect yourself from identity fraud and protect your environment by properly disposing of sensitive documents.
Click here to learn more about this event.

Christmas Tree Pick Up, ZONE B
2025-02-26

DPW Community Meeting: South Ward
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:00
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 South Ward community meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Good Neighbor Church (100 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112).
The meeting will start promptly at 6 PM. Light refreshments will be served.
Questions? Contact Cerenthia McElroy from Newark People’s Assembly at (973) 733-3265, or at mcelroyc@ci.newark.nj.us.
Join us and ‘Make Your Voice Heard‘!
Click here for more information about the DPW March Community Meetings.

DPW Community Meeting: East Ward
2025-03-10 18:00 - 19:00
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 East Ward community meeting will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025 at CCP Newark Church (45 McWhorter Street, Newark, NJ 07105).
The meeting will start promptly at 6 PM. Light refreshments will be served.
Questions? Contact Cerenthia McElroy from Newark People’s Assembly at (973) 733-3265, or at mcelroyc@ci.newark.nj.us.
Join us and ‘Make Your Voice Heard‘!
Click here for more information about the DPW March Community Meetings.

DPW Community Meeting: West Ward
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00
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 West Ward community meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Akwaaba Gallery (509 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103).
The meeting will start promptly at 6 PM. Light refreshments will be served.
Questions? Contact Cerenthia McElroy from Newark People’s Assembly at (973) 733-3265, or at mcelroyc@ci.newark.nj.us.
Join us and ‘Make Your Voice Heard‘!
Click here for more information about the DPW March Community Meetings.
