Public Works

Address
550 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ  08318

Contact
856-358-0466

The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance of township streets and roads, street marking and traffic signs, right of way mowing, snow removal, and township facilities, property, and recreation areas.

You also may see our Public Works personnel around the Borough of Elmer. They provide public works services there through a shared services agreement.

Road maintenance and safety issues, including dead deer, tall grass, potholes, debris, sign damage, etc., can be reported to the Public Works Department; however, PW is only responsible for township road issues.

Please contact the entity responsible for the road for any safety and maintenance issues (click here for road list).

Township Roads:
Public Works – 856-358-0466
Salem County Roads:
County Public Works – 856-769-0453
Road Re-Surfacing Project – as of 4/30/2024
Roads to be resurfaced
Gas Lines/County Engineer Department – 856-935-7510 ext. 8549
State Highways:
Contact 856-358-8813 or report on the following website: New Jersey Department of Transportation – Pothole/Highway Maintenance Reporting

Superintendent
Brian Coles
publicworks@upperpittsgrovenj.org

Foreman
Bill Coles

General Laborer
David Cassaday

Chipping Service

The Public Works Department provides chipping services for township residents in April and October and chipping as needed following major storms. Call the Public Works Department (856-358-0466) and leave a message with your name and address and they will put you on the list for when they are in your area. This service is for…