Public Works

Daily Tasks and responsibilities of the Freehold Borough DPW:

While the combined efforts of the department of public works keeps our town in great shape, the Streets and Roads Dept. maintains all the Borough parks, including mowing, trash collection, bush and tree trimming along with playground inspections to keep you safe. They also do pot hole repairs, paving, major tree trimming and removal, brush and leaf collection, maintain the recycling center and snow plowing, salting of roads and shoveling of snow where needed. Street line painting, Also storm basin maintenance. The Water and Sewer Dept.maintains our sewer system by routine maintenance and by responding to blockages and water leaks 24 hrs. A day. Water leaks, water service replacements, hydrant repairs and flushing, meter installations and repairs, utility mark outs, daily pump station inspections and maintenance along with also snow plowing, shoveling of sidewalks and clean up as needed.

All Water/Sewer billing questions should go to Borough Hall at 732-462-1410

Lead is not normally found in drinking water at the source. Typically, lead gets into your drinking water from the service lines, plumbing and fixtures that contain lead. As a result of corrosion, lead and other metals from the pipes slowly dissolve into the water. Many factors affect the amount of lead that leaches into the water, including lead content of pipes, fixtures, and solder, along with water temperature, pH and hardness. Lead is associated with adverse health impacts even at low levels, particularly in infants and children.

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Brush is picked up 3 times per year: April, July and October. Brush may be placed curbside one week prior to your scheduled collection date.

Pile Requirements & Rules

• Maximum Length: 4 ft.
• Maximum Pile Size: 4’x3’x8” (3.5 cyrds.)
• Maximum Diameter: 3”
• Placement: Butt ends facing the street.
• Containers: Do not use containers or buckets.
• Prohibited Items: Do not mix brush with grass, leaves, or bamboo (per Ordinance 8.76).

Note: It is your responsibility to notify your landscaper of your scheduled brush collection date. Once the street is picked up, it will not be cleared again until the next scheduled pick up.

Alternative Disposal: Recycling Center

Brush can be brought to 161 Center Street:

• Monday - Friday: 7AM - 3PM
• 1st Saturday of the month: 7AM - 12PM
• Residents only. No commercial/landscaping vehicles.