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Council hears sustained complaints about sanitation and recycling service; administration says hires and process changes are underway
Summary
Council members and public commenters described ongoing problems with garbage and recycling pickup, missed routes, uncollected cardboard and rodent issues; the administration said it has hired additional labor, is adjusting routes and working with contractors and DPW to address the backlog but acknowledged more systemic action is needed.
A lengthy portion of the premeeting was devoted to council and public complaints about garbage, recycling and street‑cleaning service across Newark.
Multiple council members said they were receiving daily constituent reports about missed pickups, overflowing bags and unrepaired sidewalks affected by tree roots. Several council members urged the administration to move from reactive responses to a proactive, citywide plan; they also raised staffing and equipment reliability as contributing factors. Council members…
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