Rechargeable Battery and Electronic Disposal Bins Located at 530 Jane Street
things residents have been asking about...
INFORMATION ON RECYCLING
The DPW would like to remind all residents that their facility (530 Jane Street) is not a "recycling center." Here's a reminder of what can - and cannot be recycled in the Borough:
SMALL ELECTRONICS & COMPUTERS
The DPW will accept electronics and computers only (no appliances, A/C, vacuums or microwaves). Violators caught dumping trash or unapproved items in the DPW dumpsters will be fined.
white goods & bulk items
All residents are allotted a bulk garbage day, which takes place on the second weekly pick-up. This includes (but is not limited to) furniture, mattresses, refrigerators, etc. Two items (max.) of bulk may be left out on this day for pick-up; anything more will not be taken. (Apartment buildings may have different rules for disposing of trash, recycling and bulk items so please check with your management office.)
hazardous materials
Certain materials may need to be properly disposed of by the Bergen County Utilities Authority. Visit their website at https://www.bcua.org/ or call 201-641-2552. The BCUA has scheduled waste collection events to conveniently dispose of hazardous materials. Find a schedule of BCUA disposal events here.
PAPER
The Borough coordinates two shredding events a year - in the Spring and in the Autumn. Our first shredding event of the year will take place on Saturday, April 1st, sponsored by the Borough of Fort lee. Our second shredding event of the year will take place on Saturday, October 7th, sponsored by the Bergen County Utilities Authority. Bring your materials to be shredded between 9am-1pm at the Fort Lee Recreation Center at 1500 Stillwell Avenue. Free paper shredding is for local residents only (proof of Fort Lee residency needed). Limit four bags per household, please. Click here for a schedule of BCUA paper shredding events in the area.
The Borough’s sanitation company is Interstate Waste Services (IWS) at 866-342-5497, and they are responsible for the pick-up of sanitation and recycling. Any issues with these pick-ups, or if a special pick-up needs to be arranged, please contact IWS directly.
SPRING/SUMMER LAWN DEBRIS PICK-UP
Interstate Waste Services will collect lawn debris every Monday through October. Branches must be tied smaller than 4 feet. They will not accept plastic bags. Lawn bags or paper bags only, please.
No dumping in our parks
We kindly ask that residents make full use of the trash receptacles in all of the Borough's parks and public spaces, and please, do not dump your household or commercial refuse. Any person caught disposing of garbage in one of the parks will be issued a fine by the Fort Lee Police Department.
Mission Statement
The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides essential services to the residents of Fort Lee in a prompt, courteous, safe, efficient and cost-effective manner. The Public Works, through its dedicated employees, strives to plan, design, build, maintain and operate public infrastructure in a manner that respects the environment and ability of government to adequately preserve these assets for succeeding generations.
The Public Works Department enhances the quality of life through responsible and sound management, innovation, teamwork and vision and to provide dependable, high quality, cost effective and responsive public works to the residents, businesses and visitors of the Borough of Fort Lee.
Divisions
The Fort Lee Department of Public Works is comprised of several divisions which include:
Building and Grounds
Fleet Maintenance
Quality of Life
Recycling
Roads
Sanitation
Sewers
Responsibilities
A few of the DPW responsibilities include:
Fleet Maintenance and Repairs
Leaf Collection
Municipal Building Maintenance and Repairs
Sanitation and Recycling Collection
Sewer Maintenance and Repairs
Snow Plowing
Street Cleaning
Street Maintenance and Repairs
NEW RESIDENTS
The two main utilities in town are electric/gas and water. For electric and gas to be set up in your home, contact PSE&G at 800-436-7734, and for water, contact Suez at 201-489-4161. For a list of all utilities that service the area, please click here.
