General Information

Public Works Department
713 North Atlantic Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
Phone: (856) 858-0533
Fax: (856) 858-2390
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Superintendent:Carl W. Jubb, Jr.

The Public Works Department has specialized equipment to meet the needs of the Borough’s residents in providing services such as: paving roads, snow removal, maintenance and repairs of sanitary and storm sewers, buildings and grounds, leaf and brush collection, clean communities program, tree trimming (on Borough property only), street maintenance, grass cutting and general laborer duties in an effort to keep the aesthetics of Collingswood beautiful.

Water Supply System l Sewer Department l Highway Department
Shade Tree l Solid Waste and Recycling Department l FAQ
Stormwater Management Plan

Water Supply System

Service Area

The Borough of Collingswood supplies drinking water to Collingswood, Woodlynne and a portion of Haddon Township. Our service area covers approximately 50 linear miles of water mains ranging from 4 inches to 16inches with 6,000 active service connections serving approximately 21,000 people.

All service connections are metered ranging from æî to 4î. The Borough of Collingswood complies with all of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities meter testing regulations.

About The System

The Borough currently obtains its entire water supply from seven ground water wells drilled and sunk into the Raritan Aquifer throughout the Borough. Five of the wells pump untreated water to our main treatment plant at Highland & Hillcrest Avenue through a network of underground pipes. Two additional wells located at Comly & Cattell Avenues pump untreated water to our treatment plant at Comly Avenue. The water is purified at both plants and delivered to our customers.

Our Treatment Facilities Consist Of:

Aeration: The process of bringing water and air into contact in order to remove dissolved gases which may be corrosive to our water supply.

Sedimentation: The process of removing suspended matters such as iron and manganese by gravity settling.

Filtration: Removing almost all suspended matter that remains by passing the water through a sand medium.

Corrosion Control: The addition of a zinc phosphate to control scaling and deposits formation on water lines.

Air Stripping: A tower aerator consisting of a cylindrical tank filled with a packing material. Water is distributed over the material at the top of the tank while air is forced through the bottom using a blower. The primary purpose of air stripping is to remove all traces of Volatile Organic Compounds.

Disinfection: Chlorine is added as the final treatment before entering the water distribution system.

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

To download a copy of the Borough's Annual Report, please download at bottom of page

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The Sewer Department

The Sewer System

The Borough maintains the wastewater collection system, which includes all underground sanitary and storm sewer lines. We also maintain two pumping stations.

Why Two Bills?

One of the most frequently asked questions presented to the Collingswood Sewer Department is, “Why do we get two sewer bills?” Well, to answer that in a nutshell, one of the bills is for local sewer department (Borough of Collingswood) and the other is for the regional county authority. Let us explain a bit. Until the late 1980’s, Collingswood’s wastewater was treated at a local sewage treatment plant operated by the Borough of Collingswood.

After that, Collingswood was required to tie into the newly constructed Camden County regional system, which diverted our wastewater to a main plant in Camden. Our local plant was phased out. However, the task of maintaining our own street mains and pumping stations remained ours - the CCMUA simply treats the sewage. The fee paid to the Borough of Collingswood is utilized for the maintenance of our system and related facilities and upkeep and modernization of equipment. The fee paid to the CCMUA is for the treatment process of the sewage.

The Borough of Collingswood and the CCMUA are two totally different authorities and neither dictates to the other billing amounts or other procedures. We hope we have helped clarify some of the confusion regarding this question.

TO REPORT A STOPPAGE
To report a sewer stoppage during regular hours (Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm), please call (856) 858-0533. During off hours, weekends or holidays, please call (856) 854-1900.

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Highway Department

Brush Collection

Brush should be tied up and bundled or placed in open containers. For large brush over 4 inches in diameter, residents must call (856) 858-0533 for collection.

During the months of April through September, the Borough's trash company, South Jersey Sanitation, collects brush and grass seperately from the trash. All grass and vegetative waste must be placed in open trash containers and placed several feet away from your regular trash. Brush must be tied up during this collection period.

Special Waste Collection Days

To find out where these events are being held and what to bring & what NOT to bring, please go to: http://www.camdencounty.com/community/household.html

Leaf Collection Dates & Schedule

The Borough's weekly leaf collection begins the week of October 15th and continues through mid-December.

Residents are asked to help by following these guidelines:

* Leaves should be piled at the curb strip between the sidewalk and the curb; Borough crews will rake them into the street.

* No twigs, branches or any other material except grass are allowed in the leaf piles.

* Residents are asked to please have their cars off the street on their scheduled day.

The Borough follows a weekly schedule. If it rains on your collection day, we will make every effort to be back before your next scheduled day, however because of the area we must cover and the volume of leaves we pick up, it is sometimes impossible to do.

The department divides the Borough into five different sections for its leaf collection route. Please see the description below for your street and also click on the link for a map of the town showing each collection day at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions, please call us at (856) 858-0533.

Monday
Browning Road to Champion Avenue
Collings Avenue to High Speed-Line
Newton Avenue to Crescent Blvd.
Woodlynne Avenue
300 & 400 Block of Park Avenue

Tuesday
Bellevue Terrace up to and including Garfield Avenue
High Speed-line to Haddon Twp. Border

Wednesday
Penn Avenue up to and including Lincoln Avenue
High Speed-Line to South Park Drive

Thursday
Crestmont Terrace up to Lincoln Avenue
High Speed-Line to South Park Drive
King Avenue to Lincoln Avenue

Friday
South Atlantic Avenue to South Newton Lake Drive
Lakeview Drive to Haddon Twp. Border
Bettlewood Avenue to Browning Road
Collings Avenue to North Newton Lake Drive

TO REPORT A POT HOLE

To report a pot hole, please call (856) 858-0533. You may also fax your request to (856) 858-2390 or email publicworks@collingswood.com

Road Jurisdiction

The Borough maintains approximately 25 miles of local roads. However, the Camden County Highway Department and the State Department of Transportation are responsible for the following roads:

Camden County:

Haddon Avenue
Browning Road
Collings Avenue
Fern Avenue
South Newton Lake Drive
North Newton Lake Drive
South Park Drive
Cuthbert Road
Bettlewood Avenue
Ferry Avenue
Richey Avenue

State of New Jersey:

Route 130
White Horse Pike

To report a pot hole or other problem on any of these roads, please call:
(856) 566-2980 for Camden County Roads
(856) 486-6630 for State Roads

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Shade Tree

Curbside Tree Maintenance

The Department of Public Works provides a comprehensive curbside tree pruning and takedown program. Our certified staff will inspect and evaluate curbside trees.

If you are having a problem with a curbside tree, please submit in writing the following information:

Name of homeowner, property address, phone number, the exact location of the tree in question and what you would like to have done.

Your letter should be sent to:

Collingswood Borough Hall
678 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
Attn: Robert Hastings

Our tree official will evaluate the situation and it will be handled on a priority basis.

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Solid Waste and Recycling Collection

South Jersey Sanitation is the contractor for solid waste and recycling for our Borough. Call (856) 772-9899 for additional information or if your trash or recycling is missed.

Please place solid waste and recyclables curbside after 5 p.m. on the night before pickup, or before 6 a.m. on your collection day. Plastic or metal containers or watertight heavy-duty plastic trash bags may be used for solid waste. DO NOT use special recycling containers for trash. Containers should be no larger than 3’ x 3’ x 3’ and weigh no more than 50 lbs.

Bulk items such as household appliances, furniture, etc., may be discarded with normal trash pickup except during the holiday. Limit of 2 items per week. It is recommended that during the time of purchase, have vendor dispose of old item.

Commercial properties will be picked up, subject to a limitation of six – 50 pound packages per property.

The Borough is pleased to announce the implementation of Single Stream Recycling. Now you can mix all your recycling into one container -Glass, Paper and Plastics can all be mixed together in your blue recycling container.

Mixed recycling will be collected on your scheduled trash pick up day. Please place your container (NO PLASTIC BAGS) at the curb, 2 to 3 feet from your trash. All types of paper and cardboard are acceptable and may be mixed togehter. (You may still keep paper seoerate in brown paper bags).

Cans, glass and plastics should be washed as clean as possible removing all lids and caps. (Remember: Only #1 and #2 plastics are acceptable.) All these items should be placed in the blue recycling container provided to residents by the Borough. If you need an additional container, please stop by the Public Works Department at 713 N. Atlantic Ave. ( next to the water towers) between 7 AM & 3 PM.

COLLECTION SCHEDULE

The Borough provides weekly collection of solid waste and recycling. There are six holidays that collection will not take place. They are: NEW YEAR’S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY and CHRISTMAS DAY.

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FAQ'S

1.How do I protect my water pipes from freezing?

The Borough of Collingswood Water Department would like to share some basic tips with the start of the upcoming winter season. Listed below are a few guidelines to help protect meters and pipes throughout the winter.

Make sure the water meter is protected from freezing conditions. If it is located in an unheated area, cover it with an insulating material to avoid freezing and possible breakage.

Close the stop and waste valves on outside faucets. The valves are located near the faucet on the inside basement wall. After the valve is closed tightly, drain the outside piping and remove any hose from the outside faucets.

Insulate pipes located in or near outside walls, in the basement and in the garage.

Repair any cracks or broken windows in the basement to further safeguard against freezing.

If a pipe does freeze, you can use a hair dryer or heating pad to thaw it slowly. NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME. Another alternative is to wrap a cloth around the frozen pipe and soak it repeatedly with hot water. If after a reasonable period of time, these methods fail, call your plumber.

Locate and mark the master shutoff valve and be prepared to turn it off in case a water line burst. This valve, typically a wheel type valve, is usually located were the water pipe enters your home or dwelling near your inside water meter. Mark it with a tag, a bright ribbon or colorful paint. Make it easy to see. If the worst happens-and we hope it never does-youíll have to find it quickly.

Should you have any additional questions about you water supply, please call John A Meier, Water Department Superintendent at (856) 854-2332.

2. Why Do I Pay Two Sewer Bills?

One of the most frequently asked questions presented to the Collingswood Sewer Department is, “Why do we get two sewer bills?” Well, to answer that in a nutshell, one of the bills is for local sewer department (Borough of Collingswood) and the other is for the regional county authority. Let us explain a bit. Until the late 1980’s, Collingswood’s wastewater was treated at a local sewage treatment plant operated by the Borough of Collingswood.
After that, Collingswood was required to tie into the newly constructed Camden County regional system, which diverted our wastewater to a main plant in Camden. Our local plant was phased out. However, the task of maintaining our own street mains and pumping stations remained ours - the CCMUA simply treats the sewage. The fee paid to the Borough of Collingswood is utilized for the maintenance of our system and related facilities and upkeep and modernization of equipment. The fee paid to the CCMUA is for the treatment process of the sewage.

The Borough of Collingswood and the CCMUA are two totally different authorities and neither dictates to the other billing amounts or other procedures. We hope we have helped clarify some of the confusion regarding this question.

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Stormwater Management Plan

Click and review the information on the Municipal Stormwater Mangagment Plan for the Borough of Collingswood.

Borough of Collingswood Municipal Stormwater Mangagement Plan :: May 2006

Figure 1 :: U.S.G.S. Quadrangle/ Hydrologic Units (coming soon)
Figure 2 – Wellhead Protection Areas/GroundwaterRecharge Areas
Figure 3 – Zoning Districts (coming soon)
Figure 4 – Wetlands
Figure 5 – Soils
Figure 6 – Floodprone Areas
Figure 7 – Aerial Photo of Existing Conditions (coming soon)
Figure 8 – Development Constraints Map

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