Department of Public Works
Telephone:
Address:
445 South Green St. Tuckerton, NJ 08087
Public Work Yard Hours
Monday through Friday
8am-12pm and 12:30pm-3:00pm Daily
Saturday and Sunday*
8am-12pm and 12:30- 2:45pm
The yard will be open on both Saturdays and Sundays beginning the weekend of April 5, 2026.
Closed for the Following Holidays in 2026
January 1
January 19
February 16
April 3
May 25
June 19
July 3
September 7
October 12
November 3
November 11
November 26
November 27
December 24
December 25
On Municipal approved holidays collection will resume on the next regularly scheduled day.
An alternate collection day may be provided after a holiday.
Public Works and Water/Sewer
Important Notice
The Public Works Yard and Recycling Center is open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM and weekends 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM. The facility closes daily from 12:00-12:30 PM for lunch. Please remember to sign in upon arrival.
CLICK HERE for the 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Program
CLICK HERE for the 2024 Document Shredding Program Schedule
CLICK HERE to look up your trash/recycling collection schedule
To ensure complete coverage, Public Works asks residents to call and schedule their leaves/brush pickup. Collections take place on Tuesdays.
*Excluding Holidays in which case pick-up will be Friday,
There will be NO pickup Thanksgiving week!
Please note that we no longer accept tires at our facility. Residents may bring their tires to the Southern Recycling Center, located at 379 Haywood Road, Manahawkin. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Phone: 609-978-0913
To assist with snow removal efforts, please remove all vehicles and portable basketball hoops from snow-covered roadways. Help us help you keep roads clear for emergency services, including police, fire, and EMS – and for your own safety.
During periods of flooding, storms, or hurricanes, please secure all personal belongings—especially items that may float away, such as trash containers. Please be advised: Tuckerton Borough is not responsible for any lost or missing trash bins. If your bin is lost, you must visit the Construction Office at the Municipal Complex (420 East Main Street) to purchase a replacement.
Thank you for your cooperation! —Tuckerton Borough Department of Public Works
General Information
Tuckerton Borough Department of Public Works – Policies & Guidelines
The Department of Public Works operates in accordance with all applicable Borough rules and regulations, as well as standards set forth by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Any additional rules and regulations adopted by other governmental agencies or Borough officials are also binding upon the department.
Proof of Residency
All residents must check in and provide the required proof of residency before disposing of any items at the Borough yard.
Bulk Pickup
To schedule a bulk pickup, please call 609-296-5058. Pickups are conducted on Fridays. Please do not place items at the curb until the day before your scheduled pickup. *Note: If a holiday falls on the scheduled pickup day, collection will be moved to Thursday.*
Leaves & Brush Pickup
Residents are encouraged to call ahead to schedule leaves and brush pickup to ensure no one is overlooked.
Construction Debris is not accepted at the Public Works yard or at curbside — for both residential and commercial properties. **Where a Building Permit is required, the homeowner and/or contractor is solely responsible for arranging proper disposal.**
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