The City of Perth Amboy’s Public Works Department and Office of Emergency Management would like to send a reminder to all residents regarding snow removal guidelines and procedures. Please read the following for preparation and clean-up in the event of moderate to severe snow conditions.
SNOW PROCEDURES & SAFETY REMINDERS
- Please stay off the roads in severe conditions. If you must travel, please take extra caution and car pool, when possible.
- Major and emergency roadways will be cleaned first for salting and snow plow/removal. See below for listing.
- All municipal lots are available for parking, except the RD Howell lot on 269 Madison Ave and at the Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center at 1 Olive Street.
- When clearing snow from your property area, sidewalk or vehicle DO NOT throw snow onto the street or a summons will be issued. Shovel snow onto your lawn or side of your property.
- Please also be advised that it is ILLEGAL to reserve parking spaces on any public road. Items such as trash cans, chairs, etc. on the roadway are strictly prohibited.
- Be aware of parking restrictions/signs that state “No Parking When Roads Are Snow Covered”—Do NOT park in these spaces or car will be towed.
- No parking around the entire City Hall Circle and no parking on High Street from The Circle to Gordon Street (East Side)
- Do NOT park in end section of a dead end/no outlet road.
- If you are near any fire hydrants, please assist in removing the snow in case it is needed in an emergency.
- Businesses are responsible for cleaning the sidewalk and curb, up to the street.
- For all non-emergencies and shelter relocation, call 732-442-4400.
- If you experience a power outage, contact PSE&G: 1-800-436-PSEG.
- FOR ALL EMERGENCIES DIAL: 9-1-1.
For updated on weather conditions and other announcements during snow storm, please visit the Perth Amboy website: www.perthamboynj.org and social media Facebook and Instagram @cityofperthamboy. Also, stay tuned to PATV (Comcast: Channel 34; Verizon Fios: Channel 47) and your local news stations for weather updates.
PROCEDIMIENTOS DE NIEVE Y RECORDATORIOS DE SEGURIDAD
• Por favor, absténgase de conducir en condiciones severas. Si tiene que viajar, hágalo con extremada precaución o viaje en grupo si le es posible.
• Las calles principales y de emergencia se limpiarán primero para echar sal y quitar la nieve. (Vea la lista de calles de nieve en la segunda página de este aviso).
• Todos los lotes municipales están disponibles para el estacionamiento, excepto el lote RD Howell en 269 de la AVENIDA MADISON y en el Centro Comunitario de Alexander F. Jankowski ubicado en 1 de la CALLE OLIVE.
• Cuando remueva la nieve de su propiedad y su acera, no tire a la calle o recibirá una citación. Tire la nieve hacia su césped o lado de su propiedad.
• Es ILEGAL reservar espacios de estacionamiento en cualquier calle pública con artículos como contenedores de basura o sillas.
• Sea consciente de las restricciones de estacionamiento. Lea los rótulos, si dice se "Parking When Roads Are Snow"- No se estacione en estas áreas ya que su vehículo será remolcado.
• NO estacione en la sección final de un callejón sin salida.
• Si reside cerca de un hidrante de incendios, ayude a limpiarlo ya que se puede necesitar para una emergencia.
• Los negocios son responsables de limpiar la cera, hasta la calle.
• Si tiene problemas con la energía eléctrica, llamar a PSE&G: 1-800-436-PSEG
• Si necesita ayuda y no es una emergencia, llame: (732) 442-4400
• Para EMERGENCIAS marque el: 9-1-1
Click here for NO PARKING SNOW EMERGENCY STREETS
Para obtener información actualizada sobre las condiciones climáticas y otros anuncios durante la tormenta de nieve, visite el sitio web de Perth Amboy: www.perthamboynj.org y las redes sociales Facebook e Instagram @cityofperthamboy. Además, permanezca atento a PATV (Comcast: Canal 34; Verizon Fios: Canal 47) y sus estaciones de noticias locales para obtener actualizaciones sobre el clima.
| Name |
Ext. |
| Matthew Nieves, Director |
4213 |
| Edwin Perez, Jr., Superintendent |
4217 |
| Joas Quiles, Clean Communities Coordinator |
4204 |
| Hector Leon, Sanitation Inspector |
4205 |
Brett Brown, Parks Supervisor
|
4209 |
| Daniel Cleaver, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor |
4212 |
| Jose Tapia, Roads Supervisor |
4203 |
Elena Rosario, Chief Clerk
|
4202 |
| Lucy Vargas, Account Clerk |
4201 |
RESIDENTIAL DUMPING GUIDELINES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE
599 FAYETTE STREET
RESIDENTIAL DUMPING GUIDELINES
- Only bonafide non-commercial residents can dump rubbish and non-construction wood at the DPW Garage located at 599 Fayette Street
- Residential dumping is allowed ONE DAY A WEEK (per resident, vehicle, or address) TWO times during that SAME DAY
- the same vehicle cannot be used by multiple individuals
- the same individual may not use multiple vehicles
- the same address cannot use by multiple individuals or vehicles on the day that you go to dump\
- ALL ITEMS BAGGED WILL BE OPENED AND INSPECTED
DUMPING DAYS and HOURS ARE:
- MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY FROM 8:00 AM TO 2:00 PM
- ITEMS APPROVED FOR DUMPING AT THE DPW GARAGE:
- Electronics, recyclables, metal, brushes, branches, and small pieces of wood (4 feet or smaller)
- ITEMS NOT ALLOWED FOR DUMPING AT DPW GARAGE
- Construction material
- flooring, tiles, walls, ceiling, roofing, shingles, asphalt, concrete, siding, wooden fences, decks, framing material, aluminum siding, wooden stairs, porches
- Sheets of plywood or sheetrock
- Dirt in bags
- Grass
- Shipping material
- styrofoam, cardboard, packing peanuts
- METAL APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE AT NO CHARGE CALL 732-826-2010 TO SCHEDULE A PICK-UP APPOINTMENT
- ONLINE PAYMENT FOR BULK PICK-UP AVAILABLE UNDER PAYMENTS.
- Click HERE for more information on online payment for bulk pick-ups.
CITY OF PERTH AMBOY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
2025 RECYCLING GUIDELINES & GARBAGE SCHEDULE
Click here to view Guidelines in English
CIUDAD DE PERTH AMBOY
DEPARTAMENTO DE OBRAS PÚBLICAS
HORARIO PARA EL RECICLAJE Y RECOGIDA DE BASURA 2025
Haga clic aquí para ver las instrucciones en español
| HOLIDAY |
OBSERVED ON |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY |
MONDAY, JANUARY 20 |
| PRESIDENT’S DAY/WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY |
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17
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| MEMORIAL DAY |
MONDAY, MAY 26 |
| INDEPENDENCE DAY |
FRIDAY, JULY 4 |
| LABOR DAY |
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 |
| COLUMBUS DAY |
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 |
| VETERANS DAY |
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 |
| THANKSGIVING DAY |
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 |
| CHRISTMAS DAY ( OBSERVED) |
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 |
| NEW YEAR’S DAY 2026 (OBSERVED) |
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 |
NOTE: IF A HOLIDAY FALLS ON YOUR
GARBAGE COLLECTION DAY, YOUR GARBAGE WILL BE PICKED UP ON YOUR
NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED GARBAGE COLLECTION PICK-UP:
REMINDER TO RESIDENTS (It is the responsibility of all property owners to notify their tenants)
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Regular household garbage is collected as follows:
North Side: Mondays & Thursdays
South Side: Tuesdays & Fridays
- For areas without automated containers: placed inside a garbage container no larger than 32 gallons or weigh more than 50 pounds. No bags on the ground. Do not mix recyclables in the Garbage. The cans are inspected regularly.
- For more information please call 732-826-2010.
- Para información en Español, favor de comunicarse con el Departamento de Obras Públicas al: 732-826-2010.
Click Here for the 2025 Holiday Schedule
Litter is Waste out of Place
Remember, littering is against the Law and the City Ordinance. Please make sure that all of your garbage fits inside the container below the rim so it doesn’t fall on the ground. Please never intentionally drop anything on the ground. Use City receptacles or hold on to it and deposit it in a waste bin when available.
We will post notices in the neighborhoods before the construction begins. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to make your neighborhood a better place. If you have any questions please contact DPW at (732) 826-2010.
2024-2025 Leaf Bag Notice
2024-2025 LEAF COLLECTION
- Biodegradable Bags (Brown Bags) will be available SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - JANUARY 24, 2025
- Bag Pick-Up Hours/Location: Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Except on holidays) Department of Public Works Recycling Center, 599 Fayette Street
IMPORTANT LEAF RECYCLING REMINDERS
- DO NOT BAG LEAVES IN PLASTIC BAGS. IT WILL NOT BE COLLECTED. They will remain curbside until re-bagged in biodegradable leaf bags.
- LEAF BAGS ARE FOR LEAVES ONLY. No twigs, garbage, grass, or dirt will be accepted in these bags.
- Leaves should be raked UP TO THE CURB AND NOT IN THE STREET. Do NOT blow or rake your leaves onto the street as it obstructs parking and potentially blocks storm drains. Summons will be issued for failure to adhere.
- EVERY RESIDENT WILL RECEIVE 15 BROWN BIODEGRADABLE LEAF BAGS. Please refer to the zone list for the collection day in your area.
- NOTE: There is no change to last year’s leaf collection schedule. Weekly leaf collection day remains the same as last year.
- For more information, contact us at 732.826.2010 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
A downloadable copy of Leaf Bag Notice is available here.
RECOGIDA DE HOJAS 2024‐2025
- Las bolsas biodegradables (bolsas marrones) estarán disponibles a partir del 16 de SEPTIEMBRE de 2024 hasta el 24 de ENERO de 2025
- Horario/lugar de recogida de bolsas: de lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m. (Excepto en días festivos) en el Department of Public Works Recycling Center, 599 Fayette Street
RECORDATORIOS IMPORTANTES PARA EL RECICLAJE DE HOJAS
- NO EMPAQUE LAS HOJAS EN BOLSAS DE PLÁSTICO. DE SER ASÍ, NO SE RECOGERÁ. Permanecerán en la acera hasta que se vuelvan a embolsar en bolsas de hojas biodegradables.
- LAS BOLSAS DE HOJAS SON PARA HOJAS SOLAMENTE. No se aceptarán ramas, basura, hierba o tierra en estas bolsas.
- Las hojas deben rastrillarse HASTA EL BORDE Y NO EN LA CALLE. NO sople ni rastrille las hojas hacia la calle, ya que obstruye el estacionamiento y potencialmente bloquea los desagües pluviales. Se emitirá citación por incumplimiento.
- CADA RESIDENTE RECIBIRÁ 15 BOLSAS DE HOJAS BIODEGRADABLES MARRONES. Consulte la lista de zonas para el día de recolección en su área.
- NOTA: No hay cambios en el programa de recogida de hojas del año pasado. El día de recolección semanal de hojas sigue siendo el mismo que el año pasado.
- Para más información, contáctenos al 732.826.2010 de 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., de lunes a viernes.
Para obtener una copia del Aviso de la bolsa de hojas, haga clic aquí.
We will post announcements in the neighborhoods before the construction begins. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to make your neighborhood a better place. If you have any questions please contact DPW at (732) 826-2010.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE AS WE WORK TO MAKE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD A BETTER PLACE!
City of Perth Amboy Stormwater Management
City of Perth Amboy Stormwater Management
Introduction
Welcome to the City of Perth Amboy's Stormwater Management webpage. Our city is dedicated to maintaining the health and cleanliness of our waterways through comprehensive stormwater management practices. This page provides detailed information on various ordinances, plans, and initiatives we have implemented to manage stormwater effectively and reduce pollution. By working together as a community, we can ensure that our environment remains safe and sustainable for future generations.
Here, you will find information on:
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Together, we can keep Perth Amboy clean and green.
Click here for detailed information on the above mentioned items.