Garbage Collection Canceled In The Caldwells Amid Storm Advisory

CALDWELLS, NJ — Garbage collection was canceled in Caldwell, North Caldwell and West Caldwell on Monday due to a frigid winter storm forecast.

The weather forecast also sent ripples through the local school system. Read More: Storm Forecast Affects 3 School Districts In The Caldwells

CALDWELL

The Borough of Caldwell issued the following advisory on Sunday night:

“Due to the inclement weather, there will be no garbage pickup on Monday, February 1. The next garbage pickup will be Thursday, February 4 … Do not leave garbage outside near the street.”

NORTH CALDWELL

North Caldwell officials released the following advisory on Sunday:

“Garbage collection cancelled for Monday, Feb. 1. Regular Monday collection houses will be picked up on Thursday. We will update you tomorrow about the rest of the week.”

WEST CALDWELL

West Caldwell Mayor Joe Tempesta released the following public service announcement on Sunday night. He wrote:

“Please be advised, due to the forecasted storm over the next 36 to 48 hours, of the following issues:

• Number 1: There will be no garbage pickup tomorrow, Monday. If your garbage is regularly scheduled for tomorrow, pickup has been cancelled. Trash will be picked up on the next scheduled day – which is Thursday.
• Number 2: The Caldwell-West Caldwell Schools have notified us that all school buildings will be closed tomorrow. However, there will be remote learning.
• Number 3: All municipal offices will be closed tomorrow.

“Finally, due to the forecast of high winds – if we lose power and find it necessary, we will open a warming/charging station,” Tempesta said. “This will be held in either Town Hall or the Public Library. We will make another notification if this is needed.”

The mayor added:

“We also ask for your cooperation in trying not to throw snow into the streets. Also, please do not park cars on the streets. Both of these issues will help us clean the roads and give us a better chance or clearing the roads efficiently. Finally, if you have a fire hydrant along your property and you are able to clear that hydrant of snow, it would be a great help to the West Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department.”

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