Public Works
The Public Works Department of the Borough of Brielle employs
thirteen men who perform a multitude of tasks for the four
divisions (listed below) within the Department. The divisions
are: Streets and Roads, Water/Sewer, Buildings and Grounds
and Mechanics. They are led by Superintendent, William A.
Burkhardt, Jr. and Assistant Superintendent Robert McArthur.
While some men have specific duties, the departments are small
enough to require that every man fill whatever task is needed,
including management. The Department is always on call to
meet any emergency that may arise. Regular working hours are
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- The Water and Sewer Department manages the daily operation
of the water and sewer plants and pump stations, does preventative
maintenance of the sewer mains and installs and maintains
the water meters, checks for accuracy, reads the meters
and performs water shut-offs.
- The Road Department repairs the roads, sweeps the streets,
collects leaves and brush, chips brush and maintains a wood
chip pile for residential use, collects and markets recyclables
and maintains the recycling center.
- Buildings and Grounds duties include maintenance of all
borough buildings and properties, including parks and plantings,
the borough yard, the heavily used Curtis House, library
and borough hall.
- The Mechanics Department maintains the borough vehicles
including the Police vehicles.
BULK CLEAN-UP DAYS fall on your regular
trash collection day during the weeks of May 2nd and May 6th,
and in the Fall, Oct 3rd through Oct 7th. PLEASE DO NOT PUT
ITEMS OUT AT THE CURB BEFORE THE PRECEDING WEEKEND.
This is the time to dispose of those items not collected
with your regular trash. Metals should be kept separate since
they are picked up by the Borough for recycling at the scrap
yard.
Building materials from do-it-yourself projects are accepted.
Materials from commercial jobs are not to be included. No
concrete. No tires. No recyclables.
Plan to get rid of your toxic materials at the county Household
Hazardous Waste facility. Need information? Call Public Works
at 732-528-9389 or Sherri at Borough Hall 732-528-6600 ext
2.
Appliances and other metals should be kept separate since
they are picked up by the Borough for recycling at the scrap
yard.
Before disposing of unwanted items, consider reuse; yard
sales, the clothing drop or donations to local charities.
No household recyclables may be set out as trash.
Household Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous waste should be disposed of at the County's
permanent facility.
Hours: By appointment only--732-922-2234
Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 am - 12:00 noon and 1:00p -
3:30p
Location: Wyckoff/Shafto Road. Tinton Falls, about three
miles off Route 34(turn right onto Wyckoff at light across
from N.J. Natural Gas Co.)
Materials Accepted for Disposal
Pesticide, Herbicides, Solvents, Thinners, Corrosives, Cleaners,
Pool Chemicals, Anti-freeze, Oil Based Paints/Varnishes, Aerosol
Cans, Used Motor Oil, Gasoline, Automobile / Household Batteries
and Propane Tanks
Quantities are limited at any one time to 200 pounds of dry
material and/or 20 gallons of liquid. No container larger
than five gallons.
Call 922-2234 for appointment or with questions. Flyers with
more details are available at Borough Hall.
Curbside Recycling Schedule
Bottles and Cans - 1st & 3rd Thursdays
Newspapers - 2nd & 4th Thursdays
No collection on 5th Thursdays
Need help getting your recyclables to the curb? Call 732-528-9389
or 732-528-6600 Ext 2.
Recyclables will be picked up rain or shine except in case
of severe weather, when collection will be the following day,
weather permitting. In case of continued severe weather, collection
is cancelled until the next scheduled pickup.
Fall Yard Waste Schedule
Leaf Collection Begins October 1 and ends December 15
No brush Collection October 15 to December 15, resumes December
15
NEW RULES: NO LEAVES OR BRUSH MAY BE PLACED WITHIN TEN FEET
OF ANY STORM DRAIN!
Fall leaf collection was greatly hampered by those who ignored
borough restrictions and placed brush at the curb during leaf
season, often mixed among leaves.
This schedule will be strictly enforced. Leaves set out at
the curb at any time other than the above scheduled dates
will not be collected by the Borough. Residents will be required
to remove them and make their own disposal arrangements.
Leaves: Placed at the curb loose, free of other material
such as garden waste and brush. Leaves in bags will not be
collected.
Garden Waste: Weeds and plants, collected year round. Should
be kept separate from leaves.
Brush Collection: No pickup October 15th to December 15th.
Borough trucks will be equipped for leaf collection. Please
keep brush on property, Do not place in the street. Vacuum
trucks need clear access to leaves. Limbs should not exceed
6 inches in diameter. No stumps.
In case of storms, branches will be picked up, regardless
of schedule or size.
Wood Chips Year round - free for the taking, delivery upon
request.
A supply of wood chips is available in the Brielle Park (near
the tennis court parking lot). Also, truckloads of chips can
be delivered to your property, free of charge, by calling
public works at 528-9389 or 528-5210(answering machine).
Grass Clippings Do not set out at any time!
Grass clippings, banned from the landfill and most disposal
sites, are not collected by the Borough.
Cut it and leave it or compost instead and use the valuable
nutrients. Call Borough Hall for other disposal options.
Composting: Year round help is available
Don’t forget to feed your compost bin or pile. Turn
occasionally and water when necessary. It likes year round
attention and will reward you accordingly. If you are not
already composting your yard waste and food scraps, this is
a good time to begin. If you need help, call 528-6600 ext.
11 and help will be on its way.
BACK YARD COMPOST: Add clippings to your compost pile. They
are an excellent source of nitrogen. Mix thoroughly with leaves
or old compost. Join the proud and growing number of Brielle
residents already onboard. Did you know that our mayor "leaves
it on the lawn" and has been a long time composter? We
call him our "Mulching Mayor".*
A Plea
Please limit your visits to the recycling center for disposal
of only those materials the borough doesn't pick up. Twice
a month collection of newspapers and commingled containers
is provided. Materials collected curbside are transported
directly to the market. Those brought to the yard require
additional handling and manpower. Increased traffic in the
yard impacts the public works operation there. Remember, we
also share the yard with Manasquan for gassing up vehicles.
Red Flag Alert
The recycling center closes from time to time while recyclables
are transferred to trucks for delivery to the market. These
closings are necessary for the safety of our residents and
the efficiency of the operation. They usually occur on Monday
and Friday mornings and last for about an hour.
Now you will know of each closing before you turn into the
public works driveway. A red flag, marked closed, will be
posted at the entrance sign. Hope this helps.
This suggestion was made by one of our residents. Thank You,
Judy! We welcome suggestions. Ed
Your patience is appreciated.
FROM THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT
The Water and Sewer department is currently attempting to
contact any
homeowner who has a "Stopped" or non-functioning
meter. You can assist us by
checking your next water bill that will be due December
1st. If your current meter
reading (on the left side of your bill) have the letter
E after them, this indicates an
estimated bill. The bill may be estimated for various reasons,
but most likely, your
meter has stopped and needs replacing.
Repairs are done by appointment only. If you see you have
an estimated bill,
please call Colleen at 732-528-6600 ext 5. Please be advised
that appointments
will be a range, either 8:30-11:30 am or 1:00-3:00 pm. Thank
You for your
cooperation.
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