Public Works


The Public Works Department responds to the residential complaints and is also responsible for the operation and maintenance of roads, parks, recycling, trash pick-up. It oversees the administration buildings & grounds, water distribution system, the sanitary sewer collection system, and storm water systems.


Leaf Collection             

 


Fall Events

 


  Tire Recycling Pricing

Please, pay at the municipal building where you will be issued a receipt of payment that should be brought to the Public Works Garage. Unauthorized dumping of tires is prohibited.

  • Tires without rims - Under 100 lbs. each
    • Car/SUV/Van/Truck: $4.50 each
    • Commercial & Over-sized Tires: $11.00 each
  • Tires with rims
    • Car/SUV/Van/Truck: $5.50 each
    • Commercial & Over-sized Tires: $12.00 each

Recycling Schedule for 2025-26 


Do Not Recycle Batteries!

Due to the fire hazard of many types of batteries, they CANNOT be placed in the residential blue recycle bins.
They CAN be recycled at events like the ones held in Edgewater Park during Clean Up weeks, through Magnum or any other E-Cycle event!

             


Stormwater Management


NJ DEP approves Edgewater Park's Updated:
Storm-water Management Ordinance   

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

Read the full plan

  • Municipality: Edgewater Park Township
  • County: Burlington
  • Permit Number: NJG0154911
  • Annual Review Date: Stormwater 4/30/2024
  • Program Coordinator: Jim Bernard

Spotted Lantern Flies

Lookout for the spotted lantern fly: Report it & try to stop it!

Click here for complete information on how to report this harmful pest!

While it hasn't yet been scientifically proven or validated, reports from gardeners and state and university cooperative extensions have been finding that the toxins in Milkweed plants seem to kill or sicken Spotted Lantern Flies.  Since Monarch butterfly caterpillars only eat Milkweed, it would be a double victory if people began to plant more Milkweed to help increase the Monarch population while simultaneously helping to kill off the invasive pests - Spotted Lantern Flies!

Burlington County Plans to Stop Spotted Lantern Fly - Burlington County Times article


Mold & Mildew Cleanup After Disasters

To help deal with the increased number of major storms and flooding episodes threatening Edgewater Park and the surrounding areas, the following two brochures can be very helpful to residents and property owners.  You can download these pdf files, print, and keep them for future reference in an emergency. 

Click them to download this important information:

                                  


Remember: Keep Plastic Bags Out of Recycling!


Click on the recycling link on the left hand side of this page for county recycling information.

Download the free app "RECYCLE COACH", on your smartphone, for on the go recycling schedule, information, and notifications.

Additional Links


Online Request & Resources

Contact Information

Jim Bernard 
Superintendent of Public Works

Phone: 609-877-2050 x 400
            or Option 5
Fax: 609-877-2453

E-mail Link


Dates & Hours

Summer Hours: 6 AM - 2:30 PM
Winter Hours: 7 AM - 3:30 PM

Trash: Tuesdays only

Recycling: Every other Thursday

Bulk Pick-up: 1st & 3rd Thursdays

Chipping:
April to October
The Township will only chip branches that are trimmed or fallen from a storm. 

Leaf Collection: Early November to the end of December

Contractors must take debris