Pompton Lakes announces shared garbage service with Oakland, council introduces equipment purchase ordinance

Pompton Lakes officials on Feb. 25 said the borough has finalized a shared‑services agreement with neighboring Oakland to provide solid‑waste collection and related services, a deal officials said will bring equipment, employees and revenue to Pompton Lakes.

Mayor reported the agreement has been signed and said the borough will receive a fee from Oakland that will cover down payment and debt service for the equipment purchase. Borough administrator Michael Corral told the council the municipality will purchase 32 dumpsters and a utility pickup truck for shared service operations and introduced bond ordinance 26‑06 to authorize borrowing for the acquisition; the administration said Oakland will make a down payment and the borough will be reimbursed through the service fee.

Corral said the agreement spans an implementation period that will begin with operations and related changes to start after July 1, 2026, and that the borough will provide details and an FAQ on social media as implementation proceeds. He emphasized there will be “no reduction or loss of services for Pompton Lakes residents,” and said the borough expects to expand seasonal curbside grass collection for residents once the shared‑service system is in place.

Why it matters: Shared services can lower per‑household costs and allow small municipalities to pool equipment and crews; the council introduced a bond ordinance to secure the vehicles and containers needed to perform the work and set a March 11 final adoption date for the ordinance.

What happens next: Ordinance 26‑06 was introduced for first reading; final adoption and detailed implementation plans (scheduling, billing/fees and operational logistics) were scheduled at a later meeting and will be followed by public notices and FAQs from the administration.