Where can I donate unwanted items?
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has a list of organizations that are looking for donations of appliances, reusable shopping bags, furniture, clothing and many other household items.
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How do I pay my sewer bill?
New Jersey American Water began billing Somerville residents for wastewater service in October 2023. Learn more about the new billing process or call customer service at 1-800-272-1325, Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 7 pm.
How do I get a child car seat checked?
Free car seat inspections are available at the: Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company #2 375 Route 206 North, Hillsborough, NJ Open: First Saturday of each month (10 am to 1:30 pm) and third Wednesday of each month (3 pm to 6:30 pm) Child Seat Inspection Station Rutgers University Police Department 129 Davidson Road, Piscataway, NJ Open: Thursdays … Continued
Who do I call when my garbage has not been picked up?
If your garbage was not picked up on it’s scheduled day, it might be because: Container weighed over 35 lbs More than 4 containers were placed at the curb Leaves, branches, or yard waste were in the container Recyclable materials were in the container It’s a holiday Poor weather conditions To report that your garbage … Continued
How do I find my trash and recycling pickup day?
Garbage Pickup: View this map to find out what day of the week is your garbage collection day. Recycling Pickup: Review the recycling schedule or download the county’s RecycleCoach app.
How do I dispose of paints and chemicals?
To dispose of latex or acrylic paint Mix equal parts kitty litter with old paint Wait for the kitty litter to absorb the paint Place the can of dried paint in the regular trash Somerset County no longer accepts latex or acrylic paint at Household Hazardous Waste Collection events. Only oil-based paint is accepted.
Where do I find election information?
Go to the Somerset County website for voter information.
Where do I vote?
Find your polling location
How do I register to vote?
Go to the Somerset County website for information about voter registration.
How do I get a building permit?
You often need a zoning permit before you can get a construction permit for your project. The zoning permit makes sure your project complies with development rules and standards. Learn about zoning and construction permits or call the Community Development department at (908) 725-2300, ext. 1962.