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Public Property Department (DPW)

2445 Plainfield Avenue | Map
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-6700, ext. 243 & 244

Hours of Operation:
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Frank DiNizo, Public Works Supervisor 
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William McCoy, Assistant Public Works Supervisor
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Todd Sharpe, Assistant Public Works Supervisor
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George Alam, Tree Maintenance
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OFFICE STAFF:

Anuja Malviya
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(908) 322-6700 ext. 243

Ellen Marvosa
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(908) 322-6700 ext. 244

HOTLINE (908) 233-6707 (**Recorded updates ONLY**)

To speak with a staff member, dial 908-322-6700 ext. 243 or 244

In the event of a sewer back up after 3pm, or on weekends and holidays, please call the non-emergency police number 908-322-7100 for immediate assistance and a crew will be dispatched.

The Department of Public Property consists of the Director, 14 Employees of diverse trade and expertise and 2 administrative assistants.

The Department of Public Property is responsible for the following:

  • Curbside pickup of leaves, brush , limbs, gumball and Christmas trees
  • Installation and removal of holiday decorations
  • Maintenance and cleaning of municipal buildings, sidewalks, parking lots and curbs
  • Maintenance and repair of municipal vehicles and equipment used by Public Property, Recreation, Police and Fire Departments
  • Maintenance and repair of public storm sewers
  • Maintenance and repair of sanitary sewers mains
  • Maintenance of municipal roads including pot holes, patching and resurfacing
  • Management of the Recycling Program
  • Reporting of street light outages, lamp posts and repairs
  • Snow removal and plowing of municipal roads and parking lots
  • Spring Residential Cleanup Program and permits
  • Street sweeping
  • Trimming and removal of trees and management of stump grinding contract

Note: The Following Roads are maintained by the Union County Division of Public Works. Please call: (908) 789-3660.

  • Bonnie Burn Road

  • Front Street
  • Lamberts Mill Road
  • Martine Avenue
  • Mountain Avenue
  • North Avenue
  • Park Avenue
  • Sky Top Drive
  • Terrill Road
  • Raritan Road (Between Terrill Road and Lake Avenue)
  • Willow Avenue (Between Route 22 and Mountain Avenue)

Please note: Leaf Pick Up will begin in late October.

  • Only biodegradable paper bags will be accepted. DO NOT bag leaves in plastic.
  • Please keep as many cars off the road as possible to speed the process.
  • Residents should ensure leaf piles are free of branches, rocks, stumps, etc., to prevent equipment damage
  • Weather permitting, sweepers will be operating after the last collection cycle

Residents who have more vegetation to dispose of can purchase a permit to dispose at the Westfield Conservation Center: https://www.westfieldnj.gov/conservation

Hours of operation for the Westfield Conservation center can be found HERE.