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Department of Public Works
307 East 7th Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 470-2239
Street Sweeper Manual
The goals of the Department of Public Works are to help provide a sanitary and safe
quality of life for the residents of Clifton and to help preserve the beauty of
the community for the citizens to enjoy.
To achieve this quality of life, the Department is divided into the following seven
divisions:
Shade Tree, Sewers, Recreation Maintenance Parks, Fleet Management, Building and
Grounds, Streets and Roads, and Recycling.
The Shade Tree division is responsible for curbside branch pickup,
the City’s tree farm, and fall leaf collection. This division also responds to requests
for tree trimming, removal, and stump grinding.
The Sewer Division maintains and repairs the City’s underground
infrastructure. There are 158.8 miles of sanitary sewer lines in the City as well
as 50 miles of storm drains, 3,335 manholes an uncounted number of catch basins
and two pump stations. This division responds to sanitary sewer blockages, house
lateral stoppages, and storm drain problems. A separate crew is responsible for
the maintenance and repair of storm drain inlets and manhole repairs. They also
maintain brooks, streams and drainage ditches. Beginning this year, this division
will also be responsible for storm basin cleaning. The division will also start
preventative maintenance of sanitary sewer lines to include grease and root treatment.
The Recreation Maintenance Division is also responsible for the
Parks Division. These divisions are responsible for maintaining all of the City
ball fields and other City owned property. They also support the Recreation Department
under the Director of Health and Welfare by assisting in preparing for programs
and cleaning up after them.
The Fleet Management Division is the least visible of all of the
divisions. The Fleet Management Division is responsible for the maintenance and
repair of all City owned vehicles. They work especially hard during the winter season,
when City vehicles experience the most wear and tear.
The Building and Grounds Division is responsible for cleaning and
repair of all City owned buildings, dealing with problems such as heating and air
conditioning, plumbing and electrical repair, and small construction projects.
The Street and Roads Division is responsible for maintenance of
all 148 miles of City streets. They deal primarily with pothole patching, street
sweeping, and small strip paving projects. They also work with the Sewer Division
to replace and repair sidewalks and curbs.
The Recycling Division is responsible for collection for curbside
recycling materials, moving recycling materials to and from the Recycling Center
and recycling market, and cleaning garbage and recycling materials from City parks.
A Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing codes and ordinances with
regards to solid waste, vegetative waste, and recycling issues. The Code Enforcement
Officer is also responsible for providing residents with information and education
regarding these codes and ordinances to help the overall operation of this division
run smoothly.
Various other projects Public Works handles include snow plowing and removal and
providing emergency barricades for use by other departments.
Should you have a question or concern regarding any of the above mentioned functions
of the Department, you can call (973)470-2237.
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