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Kenilworth DPW reports snow response, NJDEP inspections and possible recycling delays after forecasted storm
Summary
Kenilworth public works reported snow removal staffing and road‑salt usage, described recent NJDEP inspections of sewer and fuel systems, and warned residents that curbside recycling may be postponed depending on a forecasted 6–10 inch storm.
Kenilworth's Department of Public Works told the Borough Council it deployed staff and salt during the recent snowstorm, participated in routine inspections by state and county environmental agencies, and will postpone curbside recycling if weather prevents safe collection.
DPW personnel deployed 13 staff members during the most recent storm; each worked approximately 11 hours of overtime and the department used 55 tons of road salt. The department said the salt supply was replenished through the Union County cooperative purchasing agreement. The DPW superintendent (Greg) told the council that tree work logged in 2025 is being addressed weekly, with emergencies taking priority and healthy trees trimmed but not removed at borough expense unless a resident opts to pay for removal and submits the required waiver form.
The borough said a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) inspector visited the sanitary sewer system and performed visual inspections of four manholes and the Lafayette Street lift station; the inspector left "very satisfied" and a written report is expected in a few weeks. Separately, Union County DEP conducted an inspection of the gasoline fuel pod on Jan. 31 and requested updated equipment and permit information; county staff are assisting the borough to reach full compliance and will issue summaries after abatements are completed.
Officials warned residents that curbside recycling pickup may be postponed if the forecasted storm — described by borough staff as possibly producing 6–10 inches starting late Tuesday into Wednesday — prevents truck deployment. The borough plans to notify residents through NCSEL alerts, the borough website and its Facebook page; staff said alerts will instruct residents about postponed pickups and the next scheduled collection day. The borough also asked residents not to place cardboard at the curb if a postponement is announced, citing wind and safety concerns.
Operational details and contacts included a DPW phone number provided on the record (908-276-5073) for residents seeking more information about recycling and yard services. The council also announced the borough will run biweekly cardboard pickup on Tuesday the 11th and bottles/cans pickup on Tuesday the 18th (dates given on the record).
