Q:What does the Department of Public Works handle for the Township of Lyndhurst and how many personnel are there?
A:The DPW is comprised of the following Departments:
- The Water Department
- The Sewer Department
- The Street Department, which handles street sweeping, road repair and curb/sidewalk repair.
- Shade Tree Department- which trims and plants trees and removes dead, diseased trees
- The Mechanic Department- which performs all in-house servicing and maintenance on the DPW fleet.
- The Recycling/Beautification Department- which performs any recycling which is not picked up at the street (i.e.) Pick up of old white goods (refrigerators, stoves, hot water heaters, washers and dryers), scrap metals, computers, electronic devices. This department is also charged with the daily emptying of streets-side trash receptacles, sidewalk litter and caring and watering of township plantings located on the street. Beside the individual departments, the DPW also oversees your Garbage and Recycling collection which is handled by outside contractors. There are 24 full-time members of the DPW and anywhere from 3-7 part-time workers- depending upon the time and season of the year.
Q:On which day are my curbside recyclables picked up?
A:Your recyclables are picked up on your street sweeper day. If you do not know you street sweeper day, please (click here) *Please note that one section of town has a different pick-up day than your sweeping day. Please take note of the referenced map.
Q:On which day is my garbage picked up?
A:Your garbage is picked up according to which section of town in which you live. To see you garbage collection days, please (click here).
Q:My sewer is backing up into my basement. Do I call a plumber first or call the DPW?
A: The Lyndhurst DPW is one of the only towns which offers stand-by sewer calls. If you call during working hours, you may call the office directly at 201-438-5478 (M-F; 7:30AM-4:30PM). If it is a weekend, holiday or after-hours, please contact the police desk at 201-939-2900. The Police Department will have the person assigned to Sewer Stand-by sent to your home within one or two hours. If it is determined that your problem is within your own sewer line (The line connecting your home with the main sewer line in the street), you may be responsible to secure your own plumber. However, in many cases, if the solution is simple enough- such as cleaning out your trap, you may not need to call a plumber. There is NO CHARGE for this service. (Please note: This service is only available for owner-occupied homes. Not available for apartment buildings or multi-family homes).
Q:My garbage or recycling was not picked up today. What do I do?
A: If, in the unlikely event, your garbage or recycling has been missed by the trucks, please call the DPW at 201-438-5478 (M-F; 7:30AM- 4:30PM) The DPW will contact the handler responsible and have your recycling or garbage picked up the following day.