The Department of Environmental Services works to improve quality of life through operations and maintenance of Hoboken’s public spaces. We maintain municipal parks and buildings, collect garbage and recycling, sweep and plow the streets, and repair potholes. We coordinate with the local utilities responsible for operating Hoboken’s energy, sewer, and water infrastructure, while making long-term capital investments in flood mitigation and replacing aging water mains. We also execute the municipal code related to sanitation, recycling, plastic bags, and trees.
Environmental Services manages city wide garbage, recycling, and bulk removal programs. The Department also coordinates with the county to provide drop off days for hazardous materials. Learn more about Hoboken's trash, recycling, and pet waste programs.
All items for pick up should be placed curb side after 9 PM (limited business area) or 7:30 PM (remainder of the City) on the appropriate day. Failure to follow this and other municipal ordinances can result in the issuing of a summons.
Environmental Services enforces the Municipal Code as it pertains to garbage, recycling, litter, weeds, trees, streets, sidewalks, snow removal, and water conservation. These are regulated by the following chapters of the City Code: Chapter 62 Shade Tree Commission, Chapter 110 Garbage, Rubbish, and Litter, Chapter 136-2 Prohibited Acts, Chapter 148 Plastic Bags, Chapter 151 Recycling, and Chapter 193 Article III Outdoor Landscape Water Conservation Guidelines.
Environmental Services oversees the maintenance of parks and public spaces. Health & Human Services oversees events and recreation programs in Hoboken parks. Learn more about fields, facilities, and athletic programs.
The Hoboken Shade Tree Commission oversees the regulation, planting, care, and control of trees along roadways, in parks and public places in the City of Hoboken. Property owners are responsible for stewardship of street trees adjacent to their property. Any planting or pruning of street trees requires a tree permit. Learn more about tree planting and stewardship, find a licensed tree contractor, apply for a tree permit, and review tree planting guidelines.
Environmental Services repairs minor potholes on municipal streets, and coordinates with Hudson County to repair potholes on County roads. To report a pothole, click here for 311. The Department of Transportation & Parking and Division of Engineering oversee capital improvements in municipal streets, sinkholes, sidewalk and street opening permits.
During winter weather, Environmental Services manages snow removal on municipal streets, parks, and buildings. The Department also coordinates with Hudson County for snow removal on County roads. Learn more about winter weather operations.
North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA) owns and operates Hoboken’s combined sanitary and storm sewer system. Report a clogged catch basin or sewer issue, or call 1.866.689.3970 for the emergency hotline.
SUEZ operates and maintains Hoboken's water system. Report a service issue, water discoloration, pay your bill, or change service, or call 1.800.422.0141.
Learn more about plans to upgrade Hoboken's aging water infrastructure system.
PSEG owns and operates Hoboken’s electric and natural gas distribution system. Report a street light outage or pole issue, power outage, gas leak, pay your bill, make an appointment, or change service, call 1.800.436.7734. Download the FAQ about PSEG Utility Service.
Verizon and Altice (Optimum) provide telephone and internet service in Hoboken.
A list of Hoboken's Green Businesses
A list of Hoboken's Green Businesses
Over 15 blocks, 7,000+ linear feet of Hoboken's oldest water mains were replaced in first phase of water main replacements
Over 15 blocks, 7,000+ linear feet of Hoboken's oldest water mains were replaced in first phase of water main replacements
Learn about Hoboken's participation in the Sustainable Jersey certification program.
Learn about Hoboken's participation in the Sustainable Jersey certification program.
Learn where and how to recycle organic (food) waste into compost.
Learn where and how to recycle organic (food) waste into compost.
Improvements to Maxwell Park following Tree Damage from Tropical Storm Isaias.
Improvements to Maxwell Park following Tree Damage from Tropical Storm Isaias.
Learn about Hoboken's energy efficiency upgrades in the city's parks and municipal buildings and how to upgrade your residence or business.
Learn about Hoboken's energy efficiency upgrades in the city's parks and municipal buildings and how to upgrade your residence or business.
1 acre of open space and dog run that manages 200,000 gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
1 acre of open space and dog run that manages 200,000 gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
The City owns and SUEZ operates and maintains Hoboken’s drinking water distribution system. Water is supplied by JCMUA.
The City owns and SUEZ operates and maintains Hoboken’s drinking water distribution system. Water is supplied by JCMUA.
When the weather outside is a fright, click here for winter weather insight.
When the weather outside is a fright, click here for winter weather insight.
City of Hoboken Proposal for Community Solar Pilot Program to serve Low and Moderate Income Hoboken Residents
City of Hoboken Proposal for Community Solar Pilot Program to serve Low and Moderate Income Hoboken Residents
Learn about garbage, recycling, and bulk waste removal.
Learn about garbage, recycling, and bulk waste removal.
Green Fair hosted by Hoboken Green Team
Green Fair hosted by Hoboken Green Team
Increasing outdoor capacity for restaurants and retail with strEATERIES, Parklets, and Open Streets
Increasing outdoor capacity for restaurants and retail with strEATERIES, Parklets, and Open Streets
Madison Street Park is the only park located in the 3rd Ward and is used heavily by residents.
Madison Street Park is the only park located in the 3rd Ward and is used heavily by residents.
Hoboken will help mitigate climate change by lowering the City’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Hoboken will help mitigate climate change by lowering the City’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Improvements to Elysian Park including drainage, safety surface replacement, and dog run upgrades
Improvements to Elysian Park including drainage, safety surface replacement, and dog run upgrades
Learn how to Recycle Right in Hoboken.
Learn how to Recycle Right in Hoboken.
Partnership with NHSA to mitigate rainfall flooding and upgrade water mains in the area of 9th & Madison Streets.
Partnership with NHSA to mitigate rainfall flooding and upgrade water mains in the area of 9th & Madison Streets.
Initiative by the Hoboken Green Team to reduce the amount of single-use plastic water bottles in our City.
Initiative by the Hoboken Green Team to reduce the amount of single-use plastic water bottles in our City.
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Improvements to South Waterfront Walkway and Bikeway
Improvements to South Waterfront Walkway and Bikeway
2 acres of open space and public gymnasium that manage 470,000+ gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
2 acres of open space and public gymnasium that manage 470,000+ gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
5+ acres of passive and active recreation space that will manage up to 2 million gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
5+ acres of passive and active recreation space that will manage up to 2 million gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Hoboken has two wet weather pump stations with emergency backup generators.
Hoboken has two wet weather pump stations with emergency backup generators.
Friends of Church Square Park partners with the City of Hoboken to enhance quality of life in Church Square Park
Friends of Church Square Park partners with the City of Hoboken to enhance quality of life in Church Square Park
Friends of Elysian Park partners with the City of Hoboken to enhance quality of life in Elysian Park
Friends of Elysian Park partners with the City of Hoboken to enhance quality of life in Elysian Park
Hoboken has two farmers markets held during the summer and fall months
Hoboken has two farmers markets held during the summer and fall months
Join the Hoboken Green Team to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day from Home
Join the Hoboken Green Team to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day from Home
Pet waste disposal is mandatory! Learn where and how to properly dispose of pet waste.
Pet waste disposal is mandatory! Learn where and how to properly dispose of pet waste.
Learn about Hoboken's sustainability and resiliency efforts
Learn about Hoboken's sustainability and resiliency efforts
The City Council passed an ordinance banning single use plastic carry-out bags at retail and food establishments within the City of Hoboken.
The City Council passed an ordinance banning single use plastic carry-out bags at retail and food establishments within the City of Hoboken.
