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The Department of Public Works

Automated Collection takes place in the Township of Ocean.
Applications are available for additional garbage and recycling carts.
2013 Recycling Guide with Leaf and Brush Collection Schedules now available

The Department of Public Works is made up of five divisions; Administration, Buildings and Grounds, Streets and Roads, Sanitation and Recycling, and Fleet Maintenance.  Each of these divisions has tasks unique to its responsibilities, however all divisions work together in many facets of the department to provide services necessary for a safe, clean and healthy environment.

The Sanitation and Recycling Division is responsible for the collections of household garbage, bulk trash and recyclables.  Schedules for the collection of single stream recyclables, household garbage and bulk trash will help you determine how to properly dispose of your waste.  The Recycling Office is responsible for the education and enforcement of the Township recycling program.

The Streets and Roads Division maintains the roads and streets including the collection of brush and leaves, street sweeping, storm drain repair and cleaning, snow plowing and repair of potholes.

The Buildings and Grounds Division maintains the parks and recreation areas as well as being responsible for the operation, maintenance and management of Township properties and buildings. This division installs, repairs and maintains municipal street traffic signs, lines and markers.

The Division of Fleet Maintenance maintains and repairs all Township vehicles including police vehicles and specialized pieces of equipment.

Contact Information

Dial direct: 732-531-5001

or 732-531-5000 and use the following extensions:

Bill McMahon, CPWM
Director
extension 3360
bmcmahon@oceantwp.org

Mary Bennett
Administrative Assistant
extension 3363
mbennett@oceantwp.org

Nancy Peak
Senior Clerk Typist
extension 3362
npeak@oceantwp.org

Phil Dahrouge
General Foreman
extension 3365
pdahrouge@oceantwp.org

Sanitation Division
extension 3367

   Chris DiCicco
   Foreman
   cdicicc0@oceantwp.org

Roads Division
extension 3365

Buildings & Grounds Division
extension 3368

   Mark Disakias
   Foreman
   mdisakias@oceantwp.org

   Hank Kliem
   Assistant Foreman
   hkliem@oceantwp.org

Fleet Maintenance Division
extension 3366