Department of Public Utilities

The Borough of Red Bank, Department of Public Utilities, and Councilwoman Sharon Lee are pleased to provide you information on the services and schedules provided by the Department of Public Utilities.

Services provided by the Department of Public Utilities include; roadway, paving and curb maintenance, curbside collection of household trash, recycling, bulk waste, leaves and brush, snow plowing of Borough roads, maintenance and construction of Borough parks and playgrounds as well as water distribution, sewer, Storm Water and the maintenance of the Borough's trees and landfill. The Department also performs maintenance and custodial services for all Borough buildings, and repair and maintenance of the Borough's automotive fleet.

• Buildings & Grounds
• Code Enforcement
• Fleet Maintenance
• Sanitation & Recycling
• Streets & Roads
• Water & Sewer

The Red Bank Department of Public Utilities consists of (38) thirty-eight employees that include one (1) Director, three (3) Supervisors, three (3) clerical and (30) thirty employees assigned to the various Divisions. The offices are located at 75 Chestnut Street, Red Bank, N.J. 07701

• January 1st and 18th
• February 15th
• April 2nd
• May 31st
• July 5th
• September 6th
• November 2rd, 11th 25th, and 26th
• December 24th and 31st

Can I place trash bags at the curb for pick up?

All bags of garbage must be placed inside of the cans.

High Meter Readings - What should I do if I believe my meter reading is high?

Please check first if there are any leaks in your home. Remember that leaks are expensive.

• A slow drip wastes 15 gallons per day
• 1/32 inch leak wastes 25 gallons in 24 hours
• 1/16 inch leak wastes 100 gallons in 24 hours
• 1/8 inch leak wastes 400 gallons in 24 hours

You can also call the Borough of Red Bank Public Works at 732-530-2770 to do a second reading if you feel your reading is too high.

How can I obtain a water/sewer line estimate?

To obtain an estimate please call the office at 732-530-2770

There is no obligation and the estimate is valid for 90 days.

How do I report potholes?

The pothole hotline number is 732-530-2690.

If it’s an emergency please call the Police Department.

How many cans of recycling and what size are permitted per family?

One 32-gallon can per single family.

How many cans per single family?

Three 32-gallon/50-pound trash cans per collection per single family.

What are some items that are not permitted to be recycled?

• Propane tanks
• Paint
• Construction and Demolition Debris

What are some of the violations covered by Sanitation Code Enforcement?

Preparation & Handling Solid Waste - Shall not be mixed with other materials

Brush - Collected from April through October By appointment only

Leaves - Pickups by zone from the 4th Monday of October till the 4th Friday of December

Leaf Drop for Non-Residential Properties - All persons including landscapers and gardeners are prohibited form placing leaves collected from non-residential properties at curbside or public way for collection

Grass - Is not collected/accepted

Household Furniture/Bulky Waste - Collected from April through October by appointment only

White Good/Light Metal - Collected from April through October by appointment only

Prohibited Materials - Construction Debris, Dirt, Industrial Waste, Automotive Parts, Dead Animals, Surgical Dressings, New or Used Oils

Enforcement 19-10.5

Receptacles, Placement & Removal Receptacles/Trash Cans - Plastic bags may be used if placed inside the receptacles, not Placed on ground.

Dumpsters - Shall not exceed three (3) cubic yards in size

Defective Receptacles - May be collected as refuse by the borough or its authorized agent

Placement of Materials - Must be placed on scheduled day of collection near as possible to the curb but not in road or any public thoroughfare

Storage/Placement of Receptacles - Can be place out for pickup after 6:00 pm the evening before collection and not after 5:00 am the day of collection and removed by 7:00 pm day of collection

Placement of Brush – Not to exceed 3 inches in diameter,4 feet in length and 3 feet in height.

Public Litter Containers - Not to be used for debris generated from commercial or residential properties

Illegal Dumping - No person shall deposit dump or place any solid waste on any property situated in the borough

What are the hours of operation for the Recycling Center?

Monday thru Saturday, 8:00AM until 3:00PM.

What are the Sanitation hours of operation?

5:00 AM until 1:00 PM

What dates will there be no Sanitation pick up?

There will be no sanitation pick up on these dates

2009 Borough of Red Bank Holidays
January 1, 19
July 3
February 16
September 7
April 10
November 3, 11, 27, 27
May 25
December 25

What does the enforcement of Borough Ordinance Chapter V, "Animal Control" cover?

• Patrolling for stray domestic animals
• Investigations into reports of attacks
• Investigations into reports of abused or sick animals
• Response to public complaints concerning lost, stray, injured or nuisance domestic animals
• Capture of stray domestic animals
• Keeping records to properly document all calls, activities and animals picked up

What is the permitted can size?

32-gallon/50-pound trash can per collection.

What recycling materials are acceptable items?

Comingle the following items

Aluminum -soda & beer cans

Bimetal -cat/dog food cans, soup cans and vegetable cans

Glass bottles and jars -consist of three colors: green, brown, and clear

Plastic Containers - Plastics listed inside the recycling triangle as #1 & #2

Fiber

Newspaper -must be tied with a heavy twine in bundles no thicker than 12”

Corrugate -broken down and tied into bundles weighing no more than 40 lbs.

Non-Curragate - cardboard boxes such as cereal boxes

Hard Cover Books -remove covers from books place the paper with your junk mail or mixed paper and the hard cover in with your regular garbage

Junk Mail and Mixed Paper -advertising mail, envelopes, colored and white paper letter heads, construction paper, text books, shredded paper, and telephone books any of these materials can be tied with heavy twine, or placed in brown paper bag marked junk mail or mixed paper

What streets are located on the Road Program?

Please see the Road Projects Map.

When are Christmas trees picked up?

Christmas trees will be picked up from the first (1st) week of January until the second (2nd) week of February.

Please remove all decorations, ornaments, tinsel and stands from trees before placing them curb side for pick-up

Artificial trees may not be place curb side for pick up.

When are seasonal pick ups?

Seasonal Pickups

Bulk curbside collection
Curbside collection is in effect from April thru October call to confirm the collection

Brush curbside collection
Curbside collection is in effect from April thru October call to confirm the collection

Leaf Collection
Pickups by zones beginning the 4th Monday of October and ends the 4th Friday in December

Christmas Trees
Begins the 1st week of January until the 2nd week of February
» Remove all decoration, ornaments, tinsel and stands from trees before placing
them curb side
» Please note that artificial trees should not be placed curb side for pickup

When is brush collection and how do I schedule?

This is a scheduled pickup - Please call 732-530-2770

The scheduled curbside pickup begins the second Thursday of April and ends the third Thursday of October.

When is Hydrant Flushing performed?

Spring
» Begin the 3rd Monday in May
» Ends the 4th Friday in June
Fall
» Begin the 1st Monday in October
» Ends the 1st Friday in November

During this period a temporary drop in water pressure and or a slight discoloration may occur. If discoloration does occur, let tap water run a sufficient time to clear.

When is leaf collection?

Picked up by zones beginning the 4th Monday of October and ends the fourth Friday in December.

Why does sanitation have to be in cans?

One of the many reasons is to keep rainwater pollutants from the environment.

Helps recycling from getting contaminated.