East Rutherford DPW

05/29/2026

⚠️⚠️ Hackensack Street Road Closure ⚠️⚠️

Hackensack Street will be closed today in both directions between Union Avenue and the Rutherford border due to ongoing road construction. The work is expected to be finished by 5pm.

Please plan an alternate route and be patient when navigating the area.

Do not drive around marked police vehicles or traffic cones.

NJ TRANSIT was advised of the road closure and will modify the 76L bus route. Please contact them with any bus concerns.

The Borough of East Rutherford
East Rutherford Fire Department
East Rutherford DPW
East Rutherford Recreation
East Rutherford NJ PTA
East Rutherford Police
East Rutherford PBA 275
Rutherford Police Department
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NJ TRANSIT POLICE

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

🚧 Road Work Notice 🚧

Milling is scheduled for May 26 & 27, with paving planned for Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29. Please plan alternate routes and expect delays. Schedule is subject to change due to weather

Please drive carefully and thank you for your patience

05/26/2026

Park Avenue is planned to be milled on Tuesday May 26th and Wednesday May 27th. They will follow with paving on Thursday May 28th and Friday May 29th.

05/23/2026

⚠️ SHARE! SHARE! SHARE! ⚠️

Chief Dennis Rivelli and his Command Staff would like invite you to the inaugural East Rutherford Police Town Hall event.

With a lot of events, law updates and changes set to happen in the coming months that will impact our residents and our Borough, please attend this informational Town Hall that will answer all your questions.

Topics to be discussed:

✅️ FIFA and it's anticipated impact on our Borough
✅️ New laws regarding the operation of electric bicycles and enforcement
✅️ Updates on our Borough's new parking system
✅️ Upcoming Community Engagement initiatives
✅️ Recent crime trends to help protect our residents and keep our community safe

Question and Answer with Chief Rivelli and Division representatives to voice your questions, comments and concerns involving the Borough.

Light refreshments to be served.

The Borough of East Rutherford
East Rutherford Fire Department
East Rutherford DPW
East Rutherford Recreation
East Rutherford NJ PTA
East Rutherford PBA

05/19/2026

☀️ Stay Cool, East Rutherford! ☀️
The East Rutherford DPW reminds residents to take extra precautions during periods of extreme heat.

05/14/2026

♻️ Borough Recycling Yard Information♻️
Residents Only – No Commercial Dumping

⚠️ Please enter the yard carefully, follow all posted signs, and help keep the area clean ⚠️

Any Questions or Concerns Please Contact the DPW at [email protected] or 201-933-3444 Ext. 277

*This Facility Is Under Video Surveillance*

05/11/2026

🌿🎨 Curb painting operations underway throughout the borough with crews clearing edges, weedwhacking, and applying fresh paint to roadway curbs. 🚧

05/08/2026

🚛 Borough Operations in Action 🔧
These are just some of the daily tasks our crews perform to help keep the borough clean, safe, and well maintained. Every day brings new projects and additional assignments throughout the community.