Q. Who do I contact about potholes?
A: To report potholes, call Department of Public Works at 908-686-1922.
Q. Who do I contact about a Street Light Out?
A: To report a street light out, go to useful links and click “PS&G Link”
Q: Where is Public Works located?
A: The Department of Public Works is located at 1 Swanstrom Place, Union, NJ 07083 - click here for a PDF file map
Q: Who can I contact to about my trash service?
A: Regional Waste provides waste collection for the Township of Union.They can be reached at 908-436-1966
Q: What days and hours are the Public Works Department open?
A: The Public Works department  is open Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Q: If I have an emergency situation and the Public Works Department is closed, who can I call for help?
A: If you have a Public Works related emergency after hours, call the Police Department at 908-851-5000. The Police Department will take your information and contact the Public Works Duty Supervisor at home. There is a Public Works Duty Supervisor on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Q: What should I do if I see graffiti on a city building?
A: If you see graffiti on a township building, please contact the Public Works Department at 908-686-1922
Q: Who should I call if I find that a park rest room has been vandalized?
A: If you find that a rest room in one of the township's parks has been vandalized, please contact the Public Works Department at 908-686-1922
Q: If there is a piece of playground equipment that needs to be repaired, who should I contact?
A: The Buildings & Grounds  Division routinely inspects the playground equipment in the township parks and immediately makes any necessary repairs. If you spot a piece of equipment that is in need of repair, please contact the Public Works Department at 908-686-1922
Q: What if my sewer backs up?
A: If you have a backup, call. Public Works Department at 908-686-1922- during off operating hours contact the Union Police Department at 908-851-5000.
Q: How do you determine which streets should be resurfaced?
A: The Engineering and the Public Works Department conduct a survey every five years in which the condition of every street throughout the Township is evaluated and rated. Using the data collected during this survey, both Departments determine which streets should be resurfaced and prioritizes the necessary work.
Q: Who do I contact to pick up a dead animal in the street?
A: Please contact Animal Control at 908-851-5000.
Q: Who do I call about dead tree removal?
A: Please contact the Shade Tree division at 908-686-1922. If the tree has taken down power lines, do not approach the area. Call the police at 908-851-5000 immediately. They will block off the area and someone will contact power company to fix the lines.
Q: Can I get my trees trimmed?
A: The Shade Tree division provides tree trimming services for low or overhanging branches to streets and sidewalks, please call 908-686-1922. DPW does not provide tree trimming services on private property.
Q: Can I get my street swept? Can I get my street snow plowed?
A: The Public Works Department provides street cleaning and snow plowing services for the Township of Union. They can be reached 908-686-1922.
Q: Who do I call for permits for dumpsters and handicapped parking?
A:  Dumpster permits are issued by DPW, Please contact 908-686-1922 . Handicapped parking is  the Division of Traffic at the Union Police Department, please call 908-851-5000
Q: How can I get a new sign, such as a stop sign or no parking sign, installed?
A: New regulatory sign installations must first be reviewed by the Police Department traffic division and the may require the township Council’s approval. Contact the Division of Traffic 908-851-5000 for further information.
Q: When was that sign installed?
A: The Traffic Division of the Union Police Department maintains a database of the signs located throughout the Township. Questions can be answered by calling (908)851-5000.