Department of Public Works

We keep the Borough of Garwood healthy, safe and clean by collecting, recycling and disposing of waste, cleaning streets, and clearing snow and ice.

Schedule of Services

For the 2025 Schedule of Services, click here. We offer a menu of garbage and recycling collection services, making it easy for Garwood residents to discard waste and recycle.

Snow Response

Garwood residents see us spreading salt, plowing, melting and hauling snow – but snow response is a year-round process. Click here, for the residential guidelines for snow plowing. 

Garwood Road Conditions

Click here, for the Garwood road conditions as of December 2023. 

Reporting a Street Light Out

For more information on reporting a street light out, click here.

Adopt-a-Drain Program

For the Adopt-A-Drain Program flyer, click here. The Borough of Garwood Public Works Department's Adopt-a-Drain Program is a storm-drain management program where residents and businesses can assist in keeping the local watersheds clean by adopting storm drains in their neighborhood and committing to clearing them regularly. 

Adoption Process:

1) Sign up: To adopt a storm drain, scan the QR code below or visit: https://forms.gle/u76Tifc1z1gkxS7G8  to select a drain location preference and submit your information. You will be contacted by the Borough of Garwood with more information and an adoption packet. 

2) Learn how to keep your storm drain clean: You will receive an adoption packet including tips on how to clean your storm drain properly while staying safe at the same time. 

3) Start cleaning: Once you receive our adoption packet and complete the paperwork, you can begin cleaning your storm drain. A monthly cleanup is recommended but frequency is based on the drain's conditions and the season. 

4) Record your progress: track the debris you've collected and report your efforts to the Borough. 

Requirements:

The Adopt-a-Drain Program is open to Garwood Residents ages 14 and up and Groups, Organizations, or Businesses based in Garwood. 

Questions?

Interested in learning more? Contact Councilwoman Karina Boto at kboto@garwood.org