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Department of Public Works

Welcome to the Department of Public Works

The Department of Public Works, located at 320 Hay Road includes five separate divisions: Sanitation/Recycling, Roads, Facilities Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance, and Transportation (Dial-A-Ride) Divisions.

Other services include Mosquito Control, Clean Communities Program Coordination, Limited Lagoon Maintenance, Stormwater Management Program Coordination, and Gypsy Moth Control Pogram Coordination.

Contact Information

Department Seeks Accreditation by the American Public Works Association

The Stafford Township Department has applied for Accreditation by the American Public Works Association. The Accreditation process includes a self-assessment of the departments policies and procedures, Improvement phase, Site visit and inspection, and finally accreditation. Currently there are 51 accredited agencies across the country. There are no agencies accredited in the State of New Jersey.
Click here to view APWA Accreditation Program

Recycling Collection

Recycling is collected once per week . Recycling includes cans, glass, plastic bottles, newspaper, cardboard, and junk mail.

Recycling Collection Schedule

Recycling Collection Holiday Schedule

Recycling Collection Additional Information

Bulk Trash, Brush, Metal, and Leaf Collection

Stafford Township collects bulk trash, brush, metal, and leaves once per month by zones.

Bulk Trash Collection Schedule

Brush Collection Schedule

Metal Collection Schedule

Leaf Collection Schedule

Christmas Tree Collection

Snow Removal

The Stafford Township Department of Public Works and the Stafford Township Department of Water and Sewer are responsible for Snow Removal on all Municipal Streets.

Snow Removal Program Facts

Snow Removal By Other Agencies

Snow Removal Helpfull Hints

Road Maintenance

The Stafford Townhip Department of Public Works, Road Division, provides for the maintenance of all Municipal Streets.

Road Division Responsibilities

Helpfull Reminders

Streets Maintained By Other Agencies

Adopt-A-Drain Program Information

Stormwater Management


Click here to download the Storm Water Management Brochure

Dial-A-Ride

The Stafford Township Dial-A-Ride is a free service available to Stafford Residents. The system operates within the boundries of Stafford Township.

Dial-A-Ride Information

Dial-A-Ride Schedule

Mosquito Control

Stafford Township operates a Mosquito Control Program. The program targets the adult mosquito. The department utilizes two vehicle mounted Ultra Low Volume (ULV) Sprayers. Spraying is conducted within the guidelines of a permit issued annually by the NJDEP Pesticide Control Program. All spraying activities have concluded for the 2008 season.

Mosquito Control General Information

Information on "Scourge"

Additional Pesticide Contacts

Beekeeper Information

Gypsy Moth Suppression Program

The NJ Department of Agriculture is the lead agency for Gypsy Moth Control in New Jersey. The NJDOA conducts egg mass surveys to determine if any areas are in need of control. Stafford Township participates in this program. Complaints from residents are forwarded to the NJDOA for investigation. If an aerial spray is necessary in the township, Stafford Township is responsible to budget for all costs. However, the NJDOA conducts and controls the aerial spraying program. If you have any questions about the program contact the Department of Public Works. The 2008 Spray Blocks for Stafford Township were sprayed on Tuesday May 27, 2008. There will be no further spray activities for 2008.

About the 2008 spray program

Single Application Resident Notification Letter

2008 Stafford Twp. Gypsy Moth Spray Blocks

Foray 76b Material Safety Data Sheet
Click here to download the NJ Department of Agriculture Gypsy Moth Brochure

Household Hazardous Waste

The Household Hazardous Waste program is a County program. You must contact 609-978-0913 to register.
Click here to download the Ocean County Hazardous Waste Brochure