dpw.newarknj.gov

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, 2025-03-26
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.

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.

Christmas Tree Pick Up, ZONE A
2025-03-19

DPW Community Meeting: North Ward
2025-03-19 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 North Ward community meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Vincent Lombardi Community Center (201 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104).
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: Central Ward
2025-03-20 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 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 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.

NJ Local Government Week 2025
2025-04-06 - 2025-04-12
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 in achieving the best life for communities.

E-Waste Recycling Event on Thursday, April 17, 2025
2025-04-17 07:30 - 14:00
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 Station)
Time: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
[RAIN OR SHINE]
Check our blog post for more information, OR visit Panasonic’s website.
*Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, is a type of household waste that contains electrical or electronic devices or parts, such as cell phones, computers, and televisions. E-waste cannot be disposed of in regular trash, as it may contain toxic or hazardous substances. Properly dispose of your e-waste by dropping it off at a certified e-waste recycling center, or at an e-waste community collection event.

Good Friday - Collections IN EFFECT
2025-04-18
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).

APRIL SHRED FEST - Paper Shredding Event
2025-04-19 09:00 - 12:00
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

"Slam Dunk The Junk" Earth Day Clean Up
2025-04-22 08:00 - 12:00
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 our city beautiful, and feel good about doing your part to maintain a cleaner Newark!
Location: 62 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112
Time: 8 AM – 12 PM
Click here for more event information.
Every piece of litter has an owner. Is it you?

DPW Community Meeting: Forest Hill, May 7, 2025, 6PM
2025-05-07 18:00 - 19:00
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 Assembly at (973) 733-3265, or at newarkpeoplesassembly@ci.newark.nj.us
Join us and ‘Make Your Voice Heard’!

National Public Works Week 2025
2025-05-18 - 2025-05-24
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 definition, public works are the state-funded physical and social infrastructure of a country. From the sanitation of our roads to the dams and power grids, public works are an indispensable part of any developed society.

Memorial Day - Zone A Trash SUSPENDED, Zone B Recycling IN EFFECT
2025-05-26
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 Zone B should put out their recyclables on the curb by 6 PM on Monday night, as usual.
We thank all Newark residents for your patience and cooperation. Live updates are available on our website at dpw.newarknj.gov/calendar/ and on our official Instagram page (@newarkpublicworks) and Facebook page (@City of Newark Department of Public Works).

Juneteenth - COLLECTIONS SUSPENDED
2025-06-19
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 are available on our website at dpw.newarknj.gov/calendar/ and on our official Instagram page (@newarkpublicworks) and Facebook page (@City of Newark Department of Public Works).

4th of July - ALL SERVICES SUSPENDED
2025-07-04
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 cooperation. Live updates are available on our website at dpw.newarknj.gov/calendar/ and on our official Instagram page (@newarkpublicworks) and Facebook page (@City of Newark Department of Public Works).

Collections TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED, Resumes at 6PM Today
2025-07-08
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – Due to inclement weather, trash and recycling collections in Zone B are TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED and will RESUME at 6 PM TODAY.
We thank all Newark residents for your patience and cooperation. Live updates are available on our website at dpw.newarknj.gov/calendar/ and on our official Instagram page (@newarkpublicworks) and Facebook page (@City of Newark Department of Public Works).

Collections DELAYED in Zone B - July 9, 2025
2025-07-09
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 – Delays expected for ZONE B Trash, Recycling, and Bulk Collections
Due to the July 4th holiday weekend, the Code Red heat emergency yesterday, and high bulk collection volume today, our Sanitation Division is currently experiencing delays in trash, recycling, and bulk pickup. We are actively working to complete all scheduled collections for July 8th and 9th in Zone B. The Department of Public Works will continue to provide updates throughout the day to keep residents informed. Check this page for the latest updates. We thank all Newark residents for your patience and understanding. Questions? Please call our customer service unit at (973) 733-3644, and we’d be happy to assist you.

Paper Recycling in ZONE A - July 14, 2025
2025-07-14
Monday, July 14, 2025 – Paper Recycling to be Abated THIS AFTERNOON in Zone A
Due to the high volume of household trash and bulk from last week, the Sanitation Department will be collecting recycling (cardboard) in Zone A this afternoon and recycling (cardboard) in Zone B tomorrow afternoon. We want to thank residents for their patience and understanding. Residents should leave their materials curbside, and crews will pickup as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding as we work to get our collections schedule back on track. Questions? Please call our customer service unit at (973) 733-3644, and we’d be happy to assist you.

Paper Recycling in ZONE B - July 15, 2025
2025-07-15
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – Paper Recycling to be Abated THIS AFTERNOON in Zone B
Due to the high volume of household trash and bulk from last week, the Sanitation Department will be collecting recycling (cardboard) in Zone B this afternoon. We want to thank residents for their patience and understanding. Residents should leave their materials curbside, and crews will pickup as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding as we work to get our collections schedule back on track. Questions? Please call our customer service unit at (973) 733-3644, and we’d be happy to assist you.

Labor Day — Collections IN EFFECT
2025-09-01
September 1, 2025 – All Newark DPW services will REMAIN IN EFFECT for Labor Day.
Newark residents in ZONE A should put out their trash and recycling as usual.
Live updates are available on our website at dpw.newarknj.gov/calendar/ and on our official Instagram page (@newarkpublicworks) and Facebook page (@City of Newark Department of Public Works).

E-Waste Recycling Event, September 18
2025-09-18 07:30 - 14:00
The City of Newark Department of Public Works will host a FREE E-Waste Recycling Event on Thursday, September 18, 2025, where residents can drop off old, broken, or unwanted electronic waste.
Location: Boylan Street Recreation Center, 916 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106
Time: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM [RAIN OR SHINE]
Check our blog post for more information.
Click HERE for a list of acceptable and unacceptable e-waste items for this event.
Questions? Call us at (973) 733-3644 and we’d be happy to help you.
*Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, is a type of household waste that contains electrical or electronic devices or parts, such as cell phones, computers, and televisions. E-waste cannot be disposed of in regular trash, as it may contain toxic or hazardous substances. Properly dispose of your e-waste by dropping it off at a certified e-waste recycling center, or at an e-waste community collection event.

'Slam Dunk the Junk' Fall 2025 Clean Up
2025-10-09 08:00 - 13:00
Newark DPW will host the 23rd Annual “Slam Dunk the Junk” Citywide Cleanup! Get your team together to keep Newark clean!
Check our blog post for more information.
REGISTER HERE
Location: Lincoln Park, 7 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102
Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
*Cleaning supplies provided.
*Lunch provided at 12 PM.
Questions? Email Derrick Ross at rossder@ci.newark.nj.us or call us at (973) 733-3644.

Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day— Collections IN EFFECT
2025-10-13
October 13, 2025 – All Newark DPW services will REMAIN IN EFFECT for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day.
Newark residents in ZONE A should put out their trash and recycling as usual.
Live updates are available on our website at dpw.newarknj.gov/calendar/ and on our official Instagram page (@newarkpublicworks) and Facebook page (@City of Newark Department of Public Works).

Leaf Collections BEGIN in ZONE A
2025-10-15
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – Leaf Collections Begin in Zone A and will continue every third Wednesday until the end of the year.
Residents can also drop off yard waste at their nearest service center. Click HERE to find a service center near you.
Click HERE for more details about leaf and yard waste pickup.
Questions? Please call our customer service unit at (973) 733-3644, and we’d be happy to assist you.
