Public Works & Recycling

The Monroe Township Public Works Department isn’t the same “old road department.” Aside from taking care of its town’s roadways via sweeping, snow removal, re-surfacing of roads and road repairs, the Public Works Department manages a variety of responsibilities, and the Department is staffed with highly skilled and certified professionals.

• Our 10  buildings/grounds employees are responsible for maintaining The Senior Center, The Library, The Community Center, The Municipal Complex, and The Police Department.
• Roadside/township property mowing.
• Bulk waste pickup is held from Spring to Fall, which offers residents a once-a-year bulky waste pickup free of charge.
• Stormwater Management- Consists of maintaining and repairing stormwater catch basins and retention/detention ponds. This includes actual infrastructure, fountain maintenance and fence repairs.
• The Municipal garage has 4 full-time mechanics who maintain DPW’s fleet along with Police, First Aid, Transportation, M.T.U.D., and Construction vehicles.
• Our Sign Division has a state-of-the-art sign machine that help keep us in compliance with state safety/ traffic regulations. They also letter our municipal fleet vehicles.
• We operate the Monroe Township Recycling Drop-off center and coordinate other recycling with the MCIA. We work with NJ Clean Communities Council to educate and implement their programs. Nearly all year round, we have crews going through the whole town picking up grass bags, leaf bags, yard debris, and roadside clean-up.
• Our department is always there to respond to township emergencies and disasters. Many of our crew are CPR/AED certified.

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Acceptable & Unacceptable Items

**NO RECYCLABLE MATERIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN PLASTIC BAGS**

***PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIRED- NO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PERMITTED***

For More Details, See Ordinance O-4-2021-010

Clean Communities:

Missed Recycling Pickup? Contact MCIA at (800) 488-MCIA (6242)
Curbside Recycling Collection, Service Matters & Information

Weather Emergencies
Changes in collection schedules due to weather emergencies or other emergency situations will be announced on the following radio stations: WCTC (1450 AM) and WMGQ (98.3 FM). You may also check for changes on the website at www.mciauth.com or by calling (800) 488-MCIA (6242) for specific information.

Mailbox Reimbursement Form

Paint Recycling in Monroe 
-Monroe’s Recycling Center accepts paint on the third Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Middlesex County Residents Only)
-Monroe Township Residents may drop off paint during regular business hours

Stormwater Info

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

Municipal Stormwater Management Plan

Stormwater Ordinances

For O-5-2007-021, view Township Code Book Vol. II, Ch. 28, Section 5-27

For O-6-2010-009, view Township Code Book Vol. I, Ch. 44 "Flood Damage Prevention" 

Contact Info

Director of Public Works | Gregory Slavicek

76 Gravel Hill Spotswood Rd. | Monroe Twp., NJ 08831

Phone: (732) 656-4575 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 7:30 am-2:30 pm

Recycling Center Hours: Monday through Friday: 7:00 am-2:45 pm; Saturday: 8-11:30 am

 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - For any questions or concerns