Public Works & Public Utlities

Department of Public Works

Hours:            Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm

                        Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm

Address:  720 17th Avenue Lake Como, NJ 07719

In case of emergency, call 
Police Dept. at 732-681-3081

Water meter readings commence on or about April 1st. A penalty will be assessed for those properties for which meter readers were unable to gain access. 

Contact the Borough Office to arrange for remote meter installation.

Hydrant Flushing: Please call DPW for more information 732-681-3393

Pick Up Days:

Garbage: Mondays & Fridays

Recycling: Thursdays

Brush: April - December twice monthly (see calendar for dates)

Leaves: April, October, November and December 

Bulk: Each residence is allowed to throw out 3 bulk items every Monday 

*as of October 2023, bulk stickers are not longer required 

Storm Water Control Ordinances & Information

• Borough of Lake Como Stormwater Management Plan 
• Stormwater Control Ordinance
• Containerized Yard Waste
• Dumpsters and Other Outdoor Refuse Containers Exposed to Stormwater
• Feeding and Nourishing of Wild Fowl
• Illicit Connections
• Improper Disposal of Waste
• Litter Control
• Pet Waste
• Yard Waste Collection
• Private Storm Drain Inlet Retrofitting
• Clean Water NJ - Educational Resources
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
• Outfall Location Map
• 2020 Tier A Supplemental Questionnaire
• 2020 MSRP Annual Report

NOTICES:

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

Please do not pour grease down any drains as this leads to a blockage in the main lines.  This creates a problem for everyone on the street as well as the Department of Public Works.  Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.