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, trees, and sidewalks.
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 manages city wide garbage, recycling, and bulk removal programs. The Department also coordinate 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, and snow removal. 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 168 Streets and Sidewalks, Chapter 148 Plastic Bags, and Chapter 151 Recycling.
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.
The Hoboken Water Utility owns and SUEZ operates Hoboken’s drinking water distribution system. SUEZ is responsible for operating and maintaining the 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.
Telephone and internet service in Hoboken is provided by Verizon and Altice (Optimum).
Learn how to Recycle Right in Hoboken.
Learn how to Recycle Right in Hoboken.
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.
Over 15 blocks, 7,000+ linear feet of Hoboken's oldest water mains to be replaced in first phase of water main replacements
Over 15 blocks, 7,000+ linear feet of Hoboken's oldest water mains to be replaced in first phase of water main replacements
Green Fair hosted by Hoboken Green Team
Green Fair hosted by Hoboken Green Team
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Volunteer for the City of Hoboken
Volunteer for the City of Hoboken
Learn where and how to recycle organic (food) waste into compost.
Learn where and how to recycle organic (food) waste into compost.
A list of Hoboken's Green Businesses
A list of Hoboken's Green Businesses
The 5-acre property will become Hoboken's largest park with at least 1 million gallons of underwater detention for flood resiliency
The 5-acre property will become Hoboken's largest park with at least 1 million gallons of underwater detention for flood resiliency
Two acres of open space and public gymnasium built to support Hoboken's flood resiliency strategy
Two acres of open space and public gymnasium built to support Hoboken's flood resiliency strategy
The Southwest Park combines passive green space and flood mitigation to meet the neighborhood's needs.
The Southwest Park combines passive green space and flood mitigation to meet the neighborhood's needs.
Hoboken has two wet weather pump stations with emergency backup generators.
Hoboken has two wet weather pump stations with emergency backup generators.
Learn about the schedule for Street Cleaning
Learn about the schedule for Street Cleaning
Learn about the Hoboken September 11 Memorial
Learn about the Hoboken September 11 Memorial
Hoboken has two farmers markets held during the summer and fall months
Hoboken has two farmers markets held during the summer and fall months
Learn about garbage, recycling, and bulk waste removal.
Learn about garbage, recycling, and bulk waste removal.
Learn about Hoboken's participation in the Sustainable Jersey certification program.
Learn about Hoboken's participation in the Sustainable Jersey certification program.
