The Borough of Wharton is pleased to announce a safer, more convenient way for the residents and DPW to handle garbage collection. Wharton has begun issuing a special cart that is to be used for household garbage only. For more information please click here and see the frequently asked questions below (updated 6/28/24). If you still have questions, please contact the DPW at 973-361-8444 x2758.
Second Garbage Carts are now available to order. To Order a Second Garbage Cart please fill out the application and lease agreement and bring it to Town Hall with your payment (cash or check only). All orders must be in by July 31st! Once the larger order is placed, we will advise of delivery dates.
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Every year the Water Department publishes a drinking water quality report. This report is designed to inform you about the water that is delievered from the Borough. The goal is to provide residents with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We continually make efforts to improve the water treatment process and to protect our water resources. To view the report for 2024 with results from 2023 click here.
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Landlords Guide to NJ’s Lead Safe Certification
New Jersey’s newest lead-based paint law, “New Jersey’s Lead-Safe Certification,” went into effect July 22, 2022 and directly targets ALL pre-1978 rental properties. In addition to new lead paint inspection intervals.
What Landlords Need to Know
Effective July 22, 2022, New Jersey requires lead paint inspections (visual only for Wharton) for all targeted rental units, or by July 24, 2024 if there is no tenant turnover. This new law is not currently tied to time-of-sale requirements.
The Lead-Safe Certification will be valid for a two-year period. As such, a unit will not need to be re-inspected any more frequently, than once every two years.
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We are happy to announce the 2024 Summer Concert Series! The next concert this year is The Peach Project on Friday, May 24 from 6-9 pm at Betty Poyer Field (corner of W. Dewey and W. Central).
Jersey Girl Brewery will be there for those over 21, and various food trucks will be there selling food. Admission and parking are free, but please bring cash for your food and drink purchases!
Those who are able to walk are encouraged to. Uber and Lyft drop off will be at 183 West Dewey Avenue. There will be limited parking at Hugh Force Park on West Central Avenue.
During the concerts, West Central Avenue will be closed to traffic from West Dewey Avenue & West Central Avenue to Pine Street and West Central Avenue from 5:30-9:30pm. Residents who live within the closed area will be allowed through.
Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and join us for a great time!
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Bagged Yard Waste pick up begins on Monday, April 1st and runs every Monday, except holidays, until November 25th. Check your calendar for exact dates.
Free yard waste bags for Wharton Residents are available at the Recycling Center during their regular hours.
Please note:
Leaves and grass clippings must be put into paper yard waste bags or a refuse can. No plastic bags are able to be picked up.
A refuse can may be used only for leaves, grass clippings or small twigs and sticks.
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