The Department of Public Works (DPW) handles street cleaning, snow removal, pothole repairs, sewer issues, traffic signage, graffiti removal, and residential bulk pick-up. Street Cleaning
A comprehensive street sweeping schedule is posted on the Township website at www.northbergen.org. Click on Street Cleaning Service under Public Works in the right column. Snow Removal
With the hilly terrain of
the township, snow removal is a critical and complex issue. North Bergen prides itself on the quick and efficient job done by the DPW in keeping the roads clear even in major storms. The township stockpiles salt and maintains a modern fleet of snow removal vehicles for immediate deployment as required by the weather. To assist in the removal of snow, residents are asked to refrain from throwing snow in the streets and not to park on corners so that snow removal vehicles can do their job without obstruction. Pothole Repairs
The Township operates a pothole hotline at (201) 330-7263. To notify us of a pothole that needs repair, please leave your name, phone number and the location of the pothole. Sewer Issues
Issues (not on private property) include cleaning catch basins and jet lines in the street. Please call our office Monday through Friday during regular office hours to report a problem. In the event of an after-hours emergency call the North Bergen Police Department at (201) 392-2100. Traffic department
The traffic department handles painting of curbs, street lines, driveway lines, ground lettering, repainting or replacing street signs, stop signs, curb-dog signs and sweeper signs. Graffiti Removal
Homeowners must sign a waiver for us to remove graffiti with paint or power wash. Residential Bulk Pick-Up
Bulk items include the following:
• Wood
• Metal
• Furniture
• Appliances
• Television/monitors/stereo components
• Mattresses/box springs (must be wrapped in plastic for health reasons)
Any small or loose pieces must be tied into manageable bundles no longer than four feet. Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped completely and securely in plastic. In the event there are bedbugs present, items must be thoroughly fumigated and wrapped. Mirrors and large glass items must have tape placed over them in an “x,” the way you would a window in a hurricane. To schedule a pickup call (201) 392-2128 / 2129 / 2071 / 2072 from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. You may drop off bulk items by bringing them to 6100 Tonnelle Avenue. You must have proper ID to verify your residence in North Bergen. For more information call our office at the phone numbers listed above. All other items such as household and recyclable products are handled by the Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA). Biohazards such as chemicals and paints are under MUA responsibility as well. For information pertaining to a schedule for regular garbage, recyclable pick-ups, and/or arrangements for chemicals/paints call (201) 422–0100.
