On Monday, March 24, 2025, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora, Department of Public Works Director Wahab Onitiri, alongside city officials, announced the launch of the City of Trenton’s Citywide Clean-Up Initiative. This initiative offers residents an opportunity to safely and environmentally dispose of unwanted items and declutter their homes.
The Citywide Clean-Up Initiative will target all four wards in the city on the following dates:
- March 29th: Citywide Clean-Up of East Ward
- April 5th: Citywide Clean-Up of North Ward
- April 12th: Citywide Clean-Up of West Ward
- April 19th: Citywide Clean-Up of South Ward
To ensure that items are collected, residents are urged to place items on the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the date of their scheduled pick-up.
“This annual event is part of our ongoing commitment to preserving the beauty of our community,” said Mayor Gusciora. “By providing the necessary resources, we aim to reduce waste and curb illegal dumping, ensuring our residents have the tools they need to keep our environment safe, clean, and sustainable.”
The clean-up removal will include collection of yard waste and furniture.
“Last year we held this initiative once, and this year we’re planning to have it twice,” stated Director Onitiri. “We are here for our residents, and we want our community to remain vibrant. If you see something, we ask you to report it to our offices. It is through our collective efforts that we can ensure Trenton remains a clean and welcoming city for all its residents.”
Interim Recreation, Natural Resource, and Culture Director Paul Harris shared, ” Our objective is to improve the quality of life for our residents. Everyone plays a role in this effort. The more you report something, the quicker we can react and provide gradual improvements to our city. This initiative is just one of many ongoing efforts to revitalize our community.”
The clean-up initiative will NOT collect: Construction Debris, Home Renovation Debris, Chemicals, Televisions, Electronic Devices, Unbundled Wood/Branches Over 4ft Long.
Residents are advised to call the Division of Solid Waste Management at (609) 989-3175 for more information on the correct removal process for those items.
The City will hold a press conference at the end of the Citywide Clean-Up Initiative to announce the results and the specific areas targeted. The date will be announced in the coming weeks.
To contact the Department of Public Works, please call (609) 989-3151.