The Cranbury Department of Public Works (DPW) has eight full-time employees who are responsible for Township roads, parks, buildings and grounds, maintenance of vehicles and equipment, brush and leaf disposal and other related operations.

The maintenance of 20 miles of surfaced roadways includes routine inspections, repairs, snow removal and ice control during the winter months.

DPW does routine grass mowing, athletic field marking and upkeep, litter control, and safety inspections of parks equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Recycling

The Zhenyu Electronic Drop-Off site

Brush/Chipping Service

Leaf Collection Criteria

White Goods Criteria -White Goods pick up dates are always the second Wednesday of every month. White goods are BBQ grills (tanks are accepted), washers, dryers, hot water tanks; stoves etc. are also considered white goods.  If you would like schedule a pick up, call 395-0900 ext.229 one week prior, to be placed on the next pick up date schedule.  The cost for this convenient service is $10.00 per item..  Payment must be received  to be placed on the schedule. 

Street Light Outage - To report a street light out or not in working order, please inform the Cranbury Police Department at 395-0031.

Seasonal Services and Activities

Fireworks Display - The Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society, in conjunction with the Cranbury Township Cultural and Heritage Committee, sponsor a Band Concert and Fireworks in Village Park every July 5th (rain date July 6th). The band performs at the Gazebo followed by a fireworks display beginning at dark.

2008 Clean Up Days - Cranbury Clean Up Days have been scheduled for May 3rd and 4th  and October 4th and 5th, between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00 pm. attendants will be at the Municipal garage to receive all acceptable debris.

The purpose of this service is to allow residents to dispose of appliances, furniture, and other bulky items that are not normally picked up by your private trash collector. Tree limbs and brush, over 3 feet in length and up to 10” diameter, will be accepted and chipped at a later date.

Back by popular demand is the Electronic Drop-off Program. Bring your unwanted computers including the monitors, scanners, cpu’s, modems, printers, cables or keyboards. Televisions, telephones, irons, florescent lamps, and thermostats thermometers containing mercury at the drop off site in the designated area also are accepted.

Snow Plowing Tips - The following are some tips and facts to help you better understand the snow removal process:

• HOW TO SHOVEL A DRIVEWAY APRON: When shoveling, pile the majority of the snow to the left of your driveway, as when facing your house. This helps when the snowplows come by…there is less snow to be plowed in front of your driveway.
• BLOCKED DRIVEWAYS AND MAILBOXES: Remember, the Township does not plow out driveways or dig out mailboxes. Despite popular opinion, crews do not place snow in driveways on purpose.
• WHEN DOES PLOWING START? Snowplows typically start the plowing process after 1 to 2 inches of snow has fallen.
• HOW DOES SALT WORK? Salt is usually applied prior to plowing to help make snow removals more efficient. After the salt is applied, cars work the salt into the snow to make the salt do its job. Slush created by the salt and traffic can then be pushed off of the roadways. Once solid ice mats are formed it is difficult to remove them with a plow blade. Salt is also applied after plowing to improve driving conditions.
• WHY CAN’T I LEAVE MY CAR IN THE STREET? By removing your car from the street, plowing can be done efficiently and prevents the car from being plowed in. It also protects the car from being splashed with slush and salt.
• WHAT ABOUT PORTABLE BASKETBALL HOOPS? Just like cars, they should be removed from the street. If they are left in the street they can be damaged by our snow plows.