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Lincoln Park Department of Public Works

2008 Recycling Calendar

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dpwtrucks.jpg DPW GARAGE
370 GEORGE COBB LANE
LINCOLN PARK, NJ 07035
973 694-1035

 SUPERINTENDENT/DIRECTOR
 Tom Piorkowski

973-694-6100  x 2056

Our mission is to maintain and improve Lincoln Park's facilities through cost effective management and asset prioritization. We strive to provide responsive and quality public service through efficient procedures and positive inter-organizational communications.

The Director is appointed by the Mayor, with the Advice and Consent of the Council, for the term of the Mayor appointing him. The Director has overall responsibilities for the management of the Department. He serves on a part-time basis at no compensation. The Director's responsibilities are:

  • Plan, administer and control the construction, improvement and maintenance of all road, water and sewer facilities, with the assistance of the Borough Engineer
  • Direct the installation and administration of departmental records and financial, budgetary, payroll and inventory operations.

    In the Department of Public Works and Utilities, there is a Superintendent of Public Works, who serves under the Director and who is responsible for the daily supervision of the work activities of all Divisions within the Department, he shall be certified by civil service.

    The Department of Public Works and Utilities is organized into three (3) divisions: The Division of Roads, the Division of Water and the Division of Sewers.
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    RECYCLING

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    symbolrecycle.jpg RECYCLING IS MANDATORY IN LINCOLN PARK

    2008 Recycling Calendar

    The Borough of Lincoln Park's Recycling Center is located on George Cobb Lane behind Misty Meadow Mums, at the DPW Garage. George Cobb Lane is an extension of Main Street, which is located between the Train Station and Cost Cutter's Parking Lots. Directions

    Recycling Hours

  • Mon-Fri: 7:00 am - 3:15 pm
  • Saturday: 8:00am - 4:15 pm


    • Bulk Compactor Hours
  • Friday: 7:00 am - 3:15 pm
  • Saturday: 8:00am  - 4:15 pm


  • Proof of Residency is required
  • Limit 2 loads per day
  • No commercial vehicles



    • If you would like to speak to our Recycling Coordinator, Kevin Mackey, please call (973) 694-6100 Ext. 7116 and leave a message for him.


    All Residential Users: The recyclable materials listed below must be separated from other solid waste and must conform to the following regulations, please click on each item for more information.
  • Batteries
  • Magazines
  • Scrap Metal
  • Aluminum Cans
  • Cardboard
  • Glass Bottles
  • Motor Oil
  • Newspapers
  • Plastic Bottles
  • Scrap Wood
  • Steel
  • Tires


    • The are certain items that can not be taken to Lincoln Park's Recycling Center such as oil based paint, herbicides, transmission, brake and steering fluid, anti-freeze, pool chemicals, darkroom chemicals and small amounts of asbestos. These items can be disposed of through the Morris County Municipal Authorities, random disposal dates are scheduled throughout Morris County for the convenience of its residents.
  • Please click on the link for more information: MCMUA


    Backyard Leaf and Yard Trimmings Disposal
    Fact sheets from Rutgers Cooperative Extension
  • Home Composting
  • Yard Trimmings
  • Grass Clippings
  • Using Leaf Compost
  • Backyard Leaf Composting

    VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

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