DISPOSAL ALERT: BATTERIES MUST BE KEPT OUT OF ALL RECYCLING AND GARBAGE BINS. Under no circumstances should batteries be disposed of in standard garbage or recycling receptacles When subjected to compaction within garbage trucks or sorting mechanisms at recycling facilities, batteries—particularly rechargeable and lithium-ion variants—pose a significant risk of explosion, leading to hazardous chemical […]
Summer Garbage Pickup Schedule
We will be increasing standard residential garbage collection to twice a week from Memorial Day through early September. Depending on your street location (north or south of Mountain Ave), you will either have trash picked up on Mondays and Thursdays, or Tuesdays and Fridays. [1, 2] The schedule dictates: South of Mountain Avenue: Pickups are […]
Springfield Sewer System
An important message from Mike Disko our Township Engineer: Our sewer system is one of the most important infrastructures we have in Springfield. It’s important to know the facts. Your browser does not support the video tag.
A Message From DPW – Helpful Hints for the Sanitary System
Helpful Hints for the Sanitary System Residents use water in sinks, toilets, and showers. The wastewater flows through household pipes into the public sewer system. From there, it travels to a wastewater treatment plant, where solids are removed and the water is cleaned using physical, biological, and chemical processes. After treatment, the clean water […]
An Important Message from Deputy Fire Chief Michael Mastroeni
An Important Message from Deputy Fire Chief Michael Mastroeni Dear Residents, The Springfield Fire Department kindly asks all residents to assist us by clearing snow and ice from any fire hydrants near their property. A few minutes of effort can make a critical difference when seconds count. Thank you for your help in keeping our […]
Christmas Tree Disposal Information
Christmas Tree Disposal Christmas trees will be collected curbside through the month of January YES, they get recycled!! Please no artificial trees, tree stands, lights, decorations, wire or plastic bags.
Important Information About Your Drinking Water from American Water
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER New Jersey American Water – Short Hills Failure to Meet Treatment Requirements Our water system recently violated a drinking water requirement. Although this incident was not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct this situation. On May […]
Leaf Pickup Map
DPW is providing this Zone map
ATTENTION Leaf Collection Information
Leaf Collection 📢 Reminder: Leaf Collection Guidelines Collections Begins, November 3, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Only loose leaves or biodegradable bags will be collected at the curb. 🚫 Do not place branches, grass clippings, plastic bags, or other yard waste/materials out for pickup. Any material other than leaves will cause the load to be […]