‘Slam Dunk The Junk!’ Newark Public Works to Host Earth Day Clean Up on April 22, 2025

Newark Public Works is hosting a “Slam Dunk the Junk” Clean Up event on April 22, 2025, in honor of Earth Day.
APRIL SHRED FEST: Newark Public Works to Host Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, April 19, 2025

Join Newark Public Works this month for a paper shredding event on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the DPW Headquarters from 9 AM – 12 PM.
Properly Dispose of Your E-Waste! Electronic Recycling Event on Thursday, April 17, 2025

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. Got an old cell phone or computer? Come join us to throw it out the right way!
Make Your Voice Heard! — Upcoming Community Meetings in March 2025

Newark DPW is holding a series of community meetings throughout the month of March to share relevant updates and hear directly from Newark residents. Attend a community meeting near you, and make your voice heard!
Shred it and Forget it! Newark Public Works to Host Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, February 22, 2025

Join Newark Public Works this weekend for a paper shredding event on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the DPW Headquarters from 9 AM – 12 PM.
Slam Dunk The Junk 2024

August 30, 2024 – Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced today that the Department of Public Works’ Division of Sanitation is teaming up with the Clean Communities Council, Inc., to host the annual “Slam Dunk the Junk” on Thursday, October 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.