Wednesday, January 30, 2013
After end date, homeowners will be responsible for removing debris
Homeowners on the Toms River mainland who still have storm debris have about a month to schedule a township pick up before its removal becomes their responsibility. Pick up by Toms River Department of Public Works will cease at the end of February, the township has announced. Regular storm debris collection on the mainland ended on Jan. 27; from now until Feb. 28, debris pick up will be done by request only, according to the township. Residents can schedule a pick up by emailing the Public Works department Deputy Director Anthony Benyola with their name and address. "All storm debris becomes the homeowner's responsibility after that date," the township said in a statement.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Sites at Shelter Cove, Seaside Heights parking lot, Ocean County Utility Authority lot in Ortley Beach
Toms River is pushing acres of garbage into "debris management sites" throughout the township, converting parks and parking lots into temporary dumping grounds in order to manage the clean-up of Hurricane Sandy. Township Administrator Paul Shives said landfill costs have been approximately $1 million a week. At its township council meeting Tuesday, Toms River paid a $2.5 million bill for landfill costs, which is just for three weeks of garbage, Shives said. One of the more prominent sites collecting garbage from multiple towns is at the Seaside Heights parking lot off Route 37 and 35, where a large multiple-story high pile of debris continues to build. The Seaside Heights parking lot is being used by Toms River to clear debris. The Ocean …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Toms River Department of Fire Prevention offers advice for residents attempting storm clean-up
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Column as submitted by Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention: The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is asking residents that are putting storm damaged items out for trash collection to please keep debris as neat and orderly as possible. Some streets are being restricted for emergency vehicle access by debris that encroaches into the roadway. Also be mindful when placing debris at the curbside, to not block fire hydrants and to keep debris at least five feet from any fire hydrant. The Bureau further reminds residents to make sure that they have operable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes, and to be extremely careful using emergency generators and other fuel-burning appliances that produce carbon monoxide. Also remember to…
Michael Capo
10:45 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Commercial garbage has been removed in Seaside Heights, Seaside Park and Lavallette. Why not Ortley? Because unfortunately we are part of Toms River. What a shame. more ›