The Department of Parks, Recreation, & Public 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 also enforce the municipal code related to sanitation, recycling, plastic bags, and trees. The department also oversees the Division of Recreation and facility requests.
The department 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.
The department 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.
The department oversees the maintenance of parks and public spaces. The department also oversees events and recreation programs in Hoboken parks. Learn more about fields, facilities, and athletic programs.
The department repairs minor potholes on municipal streets, and coordinates with Hudson County to repair potholes on County roads. To report a pothole, click here. The Department of Transportation & Parking and Division of Engineering oversee capital improvements in municipal streets, sinkholes, sidewalk and street opening permits.
During winter weather, the department 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.
Hoboken has three farmers markets held during the summer and fall months
Hoboken has three farmers markets held during the summer and fall months
Vision Plan for Church Square Park
Vision Plan for Church Square Park
Learn about garbage, recycling, and bulk waste removal.
Learn about garbage, recycling, and bulk waste removal.
An overview of the City's Zero Waste Initiative
An overview of the City's Zero Waste Initiative
Find out when your street is getting cleaned.
Find out when your street is getting cleaned.
Learn how to Recycle Right in Hoboken.
Learn how to Recycle Right in Hoboken.
Learn where and how to recycle organic (food) waste into compost.
Learn where and how to recycle organic (food) waste into compost.
Learn about the City's Textile Recycling Program.
Learn about the City's Textile Recycling Program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Improvements to South Waterfront Walkway and Bikeway.
Improvements to South Waterfront Walkway and Bikeway.
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.
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
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
Improvements to Maxwell Park following Tree Damage from Tropical Storm Isaias.
Improvements to Maxwell Park following Tree Damage from Tropical Storm Isaias.
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.
