The Department of Infrastructure works to improve quality of life through operations and maintenance of Hoboken’s public spaces. We maintain municipal parks and buildings, collect garbage and recycling, sweep and plow the streets, and repair potholes. We also enforce the municipal code related to sanitation, recycling, plastic bags, and trees. The department also oversees the Division of Recreation and facility requests. The Department also prepares Hoboken and its most vulnerable residents to adapt to the impacts of climate changes and drives greenhouse gas emissions reductions through planning, policy, procedures, capital investment, and community education. The Department collaborates across City departments and with other levels of governments, non-profit, and private sector partners to deploy sustainable and innovative solutions that enhance the delivery of capital projects and City services.
The Department coordinates efforts to meet or exceed Climate Action Plan goals for greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Key initiatives include fleet electrification, building energy efficiency, open space development, reduction of heat islands, urban tree canopy expansion, zero waste initiative implementation, stormwater and coastal flood risk management, and more.
The Department also oversees divisions including Sustainability and Resiliency, Capital Planning, Engineering and Water Utility, Innovation and Data, and Information Systems.
The department manages city wide garbage, recycling, and bulk removal programs. The Department also coordinates with the county to provide drop off days for hazardous materials. Learn more about Hoboken's trash, recycling, and pet waste programs.
All items for pick up should be placed curb side after 9 PM (limited business area) or 7:30 PM (remainder of the City) on the appropriate day. Failure to follow this and other municipal ordinances can result in the issuing of a summons.
The department enforces the Municipal Code as it pertains to garbage, recycling, litter, weeds, trees, streets, sidewalks, snow removal, and water conservation. These are regulated by the following chapters of the City Code: Chapter 62 Shade Tree Commission, Chapter 110 Garbage, Rubbish, and Litter, Chapter 136-2 Prohibited Acts, Chapter 148 Plastic Bags, Chapter 151 Recycling, and Chapter 193 Article III Outdoor Landscape Water Conservation Guidelines.
The department oversees the maintenance of parks and public spaces. The department also oversees events and recreation programs in Hoboken parks. Learn more about fields, facilities, and athletic programs.
The department repairs minor potholes on municipal streets, and coordinates with Hudson County to repair potholes on County roads. To report a pothole, click here. The Department of Transportation & Parking and Division of Engineering oversee capital improvements in municipal streets, sinkholes, sidewalk and street opening permits.
During winter weather, the department manages snow removal on municipal streets, parks, and buildings. The Department also coordinates with Hudson County for snow removal on County roads. Learn more about winter weather operations.
The Hoboken Shade Tree Commission oversees the regulation, planting, care, and control of trees along roadways, in parks and public places in the City of Hoboken. Property owners are responsible for stewardship of street trees adjacent to their property. Any planting or pruning of street trees requires a tree permit. Learn more about tree planting and stewardship, find a licensed tree contractor, apply for a tree permit, and review tree planting guidelines.
North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA) owns and operates Hoboken’s combined sanitary and storm sewer system. Report a clogged catch basin or sewer issue, or call 1.866.689.3970 for the emergency hotline.
Veolia operates and maintains Hoboken's water system. Report a service issue, water discoloration, pay your bill, or change service, or call 1.800.422.0141.
Learn more about plans to upgrade Hoboken's aging water infrastructure system.
PSEG owns and operates Hoboken’s electric and natural gas distribution system. Report a street light outage or pole issue, power outage, gas leak, pay your bill, make an appointment, or change service, call 1.800.436.7734. Download the FAQ about PSEG Utility Service.
Find out when your street is getting cleaned.
Find out when your street is getting cleaned.
Initiative by the Hoboken Green Team to reduce the amount of single-use plastic water bottles in our City.
Initiative by the Hoboken Green Team to reduce the amount of single-use plastic water bottles in our City.
Hoboken's Green Business Recognition Program
Hoboken's Green Business Recognition Program
Hoboken will help mitigate climate change by lowering the City’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Hoboken will help mitigate climate change by lowering the City’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Learn about Hoboken's participation in the Sustainable Jersey certification program.
Learn about Hoboken's participation in the Sustainable Jersey certification program.
Hoboken has two wet weather pump stations with emergency backup generators.
Hoboken has two wet weather pump stations with emergency backup generators.
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Comprehensive strategy for urban stormwater management and flood risk mitigation in Hoboken
Offers residents 10% more renewable energy for a lower cost than PSE&G and the opportunity to opt up to 100% green electricity.
Offers residents 10% more renewable energy for a lower cost than PSE&G and the opportunity to opt up to 100% green electricity.
Learn about Hoboken's energy efficiency upgrades in the city's parks and municipal buildings and how to upgrade your residence or business.
Learn about Hoboken's energy efficiency upgrades in the city's parks and municipal buildings and how to upgrade your residence or business.
Learn where and how to recycle organic (food) waste into compost.
Learn where and how to recycle organic (food) waste into compost.
Vision Plan for Church Square Park
Vision Plan for Church Square Park
Partnership with NHSA to mitigate rainfall flooding and upgrade water mains in the area of 9th & Madison Streets.
Partnership with NHSA to mitigate rainfall flooding and upgrade water mains in the area of 9th & Madison Streets.
1 acre of open space and dog run that manages 200,000 gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
1 acre of open space and dog run that manages 200,000 gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
5+ acres of passive and active recreation space that will manage up to 2 million gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
5+ acres of passive and active recreation space that will manage up to 2 million gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
This addendum provides guidance and technical resources on how to mitigate rainfall flooding impacts internal to a property.
This addendum provides guidance and technical resources on how to mitigate rainfall flooding impacts internal to a property.
Since launching the Water Main Replacement Program in 2018, Hoboken has installed over 13,000 linear feet of new water mains.
Since launching the Water Main Replacement Program in 2018, Hoboken has installed over 13,000 linear feet of new water mains.
2 acres of open space and public gymnasium that manage 470,000+ gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
2 acres of open space and public gymnasium that manage 470,000+ gallons of stormwater to mitigate flooding.
Applications for microgrants for youth-led climate action projects.
Applications for microgrants for youth-led climate action projects.
An FAQ regarding property owners' and residents' responsibilities during snowstorms.
An FAQ regarding property owners' and residents' responsibilities during snowstorms.
When the weather outside is a fright, click here for winter weather insight.
When the weather outside is a fright, click here for winter weather insight.
Rules for open gym programs in City facilities.
Rules for open gym programs in City facilities.
Learn how to Recycle Right in Hoboken.
Learn how to Recycle Right in Hoboken.
Learn about garbage, recycling, and bulk waste removal.
Learn about garbage, recycling, and bulk waste removal.
Hoboken has three farmers markets held during the summer and fall months
Hoboken has three farmers markets held during the summer and fall months
An overview of the City's Zero Waste Initiative
An overview of the City's Zero Waste Initiative
Learn about the City's Textile Recycling Program.
Learn about the City's Textile Recycling Program.
The City Council passed an ordinance banning single use plastic carry-out bags at retail and food establishments within the City of Hoboken.
The City Council passed an ordinance banning single use plastic carry-out bags at retail and food establishments within the City of Hoboken.
Pet waste disposal is mandatory! Learn where and how to properly dispose of pet waste.
Pet waste disposal is mandatory! Learn where and how to properly dispose of pet waste.
Friends of Church Square Park partners with the City of Hoboken to enhance quality of life in Church Square Park
Friends of Church Square Park partners with the City of Hoboken to enhance quality of life in Church Square Park
