Essex County unveils new traffic signals at two Bloomfield intersections

Essex County unveils new traffic signals at two Bloomfield intersections

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — New traffic signal equipment was installed at the intersections of Bloomfield Avenue and Municipal Plaza and Bloomfield Avenue and Grove Street in Bloomfield. The improvements are part of a $6 million project to upgrade nine intersections throughout Essex County.  “Traveling along county roads and through these intersections are part of our daily […]

Paper shredding and tire recycling in Essex County on June 4

Paper shredding and tire recycling in Essex County on June 4

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Essex County residents are encouraged to participate in the Essex County Paper Shredding and Used Tire Recycling Day on Saturday, June 4, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Essex County Public Works Department, 99 W. Bradford Ave. in Cedar Grove. “Along with our Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day and Computer […]

County installs new traffic signal equipment at on Park Avenue

County installs new traffic signal equipment at on Park Avenue

NEWARK, NJ — New traffic signal equipment was installed at the intersection of Park and Mount Prospect avenues in Newark on Wednesday, May 25. The improvements are part of a $6 million project to upgrade nine intersections along Park Avenue in Newark, East Orange and Orange. The intersection upgrades are part of the county’s ongoing […]

Recycle old computers, electronics in Essex County

Recycle old computers, electronics in Essex County

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Essex County residents are encouraged to participate in the Essex County Computer and Electronics Recycling Day, sponsored by the county and the Essex County Utilities Authority, on Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Essex County Public Works, 99 W. Bradford Ave. in Cedar Grove. “Recycling computer hardware […]

County installs new traffic signal equipment at Maplewood intersection

County installs new traffic signal equipment at Maplewood intersection

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — New traffic signal equipment was installed by the county at the intersection of Valley Street and South Pierson Road in Maplewood on Thursday, Feb. 24. The intersection upgrades are part of the county’s ongoing initiative to modernize infrastructure to enhance pedestrian and motor vehicle safety and to meet the changing needs of […]

Repairing the damage caused by Tropical Storm Ida in the reservation

Repairing the damage caused by Tropical Storm Ida in the reservation

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The South Mountain Conservancy recently expressed gratitude to the many volunteers who went through the South Mountain Reservation in search of damaged trails to report. With their feedback, the conservancy was able to compile a prioritized list of all major erosion problems caused by Tropical Storm Ida. The Hobble Falls culvert […]

Essex County’s 2021 leaf collection schedule

Essex County’s 2021 leaf collection schedule

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County’s 2021 leaf collection schedule for county roads has been announced. Residents whose properties are on county roads may place their leaves in biodegradable bags or sweep the loose leaves into piles at the curb. To organize leaf collection on county roads, Essex County is divided into four sectors. There […]

Computer and Electronics Recycling Day in Essex County

Computer and Electronics Recycling Day in Essex County

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Essex County residents are invited to participate in the county’s Computer and Electronics Recycling Day, sponsored by the county and the Essex County Utilities Authority, on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Essex County Public Works, 99 W. Bradford Ave. in Cedar Grove. “Recycling computer hardware and […]