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Kenilworth DPW says shared-services deal with Roselle Park led to 227 tons of waste handled since July

5888542 · September 17, 2025

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Summary

Councilman Boyle reported the borough Public Works has serviced Kenilworth and Roselle Park under a shared-services agreement since July 1 and provided tonnage and revenue figures for trash and recycling.

Councilman Boyle told the Borough Council of Kenilworth that, "As of July 1, Kenilworth DPW has been servicing Kenilworth and Roselle Park as a recently approved shared services agreement between the 2 boroughs."

In his report Boyle said the DPW collected and disposed of 227 tons of municipal solid waste at a cost of $18,167; transported 100 cubic yards of mixed vegetation for $2,310; and collected 27 tons of loose commingled recyclables for $1,980. He also reported revenue checks of $782 for recycled electronics and $243 for about 2.1 tons of material described in the report.

Boyle announced that the final full pickup for 2025 is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 10 for residents on the Wednesday and Saturday trash collection routes.

The council did not take formal action on the DPW report; the presentation was informational to update council members on service-sharing activity, tonnage and costs.