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Public works department 

40 CHURCHILL AVENUE

Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 2:45 PM

 Carl Hauck, Public Works Manager
732-873-2500 Ext. 6383

PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
732-873-7299 or 732-249-7800


Christmas Tree Curbside Pick-up

Christmas Tree curbside pick-up will begin Monday, January 5th. Have all decorations removed and the tree should be on the curb by 7AM Monday. Snow removal takes priority over tree pick-up.
Post Date:01/04/2026

Christmas Tree Collection banner

Please make sure that all lights, wires, decorations and tinsel have been removed from the tree. 

Please note: Snow removal takes priority over tree pick-up, so please be patient.

Curbside Pick-up:

Pick-ups will be on Monday, January 5, 2026 and Monday, January 12, 2026.  

*Please have all trees out before 7 AM on Monday. 

Convenience Center Drop Off:

Trees can be brought to the Convenience Center on Berry Street on any date the center is open for no charge. For Convenience Center hours and information please visit the the Convenience Center Page.

Colonial Park Drop Off:

Parking lot F between 8AM-4PM until January 31, 2026. For more information please call 908-722-1200, ext. 5721.

For more information from the Somerset County Park Commission regarding Free Christmas Tree Recycling please visit Free Christmas Tree Recycling

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Mission Statement
Project Medicine Drop

  • Pothole

    • Which potholes get fixed first?

    • Is every dip, crack or break in the street considered a pothole?

    • What is the solution to potholes?

    • What causes a pothole?

    • Where do we report when there is a pothole?

    • How do I know if what I am reporting can be repaired as a pothole or not?

    • The Township says it fills potholes promptly, but the pothole is still there. What’s going on?

    • You filled a pothole, but a few days later, there it was again. Why don’t your repairs last longer?

    • Why are there so many potholes in our streets?

  • Public Works

    • Where can I find the current recycling schedule?

  • Stormwater Management

    • Who can I contact for further information and details about stormwater management?

    • What are the penalties/repercussions for non-compliance?

    • Who can perform the maintenance?

    • When is the maintenance performed?

    • What is a stormwater maintenance plan?

    • What is a stormwater management plan?

    • How much is the stormwater management permit fee?

    • Is the stormwater maintenance permit issued one time?

    • How do I obtain a stormwater management permit?

    • What is a stormwater maintenance permit?

    • What is required by the program and the Township?

    • Who enforces the program?

    • What mandates the Stormwater Maintenance Program?

    • What is the Stormwater Maintenance Program?

  • Water Main

    • Will my water service be disrupted?

    • Will residents be notified before the contractor begins work?

    • Will my water service line be replaced?

    • My water is too hot or too cold. What do I do?

    • Where are the water mains being installed?

    • Why is the Town coming into my neighborhood to replace or rehabilitate the water pipes?

  • Water Utility

    • What is a curb stops? How should I protect them?

    • Who should I call when I have a water emergency outside of your office hour?

    • I have a question about my drinking water, who should I call?

    • What should I do when the Boiling Water Advisory is removed?

    • What should I do when a Boiling Water Advisory is issued?

    • What should I do when I receive a door tag from Franklin Township Water Utility?

    • My water bill shows an unusual high usage, what should I do?

    • Why do I smell sewage in my drinking water?

    • What should I do when Franklin Township Water Utility staff requests to enter my residence?

    • Who owns the water meter?

    • Why did I receive a notice from Franklin Township Water Department indicating the replacement of my water meter?

    • Where does my drinking water come from? What is the source of my drinking water?

    • What do I do when I receive a door tag from the Water Utility?

    • Is there an early voting period in New Jersey?