Nor'easter Impact In Summit: Trash Collection Suspended, More

SUMMIT, NJ — The city of Summit gave some updates for Monday and Tuesday after a nor'easter dumped more than a foot of snow on the area.

The National Weather Service said an additional 3 to 5 inches of snow and ice could accumulate overnight, with winds as high as 45 m.p.h. The storm warning remained in effect until Tuesday morning.

Read more: Who Got The Most Snow? NJ Town-By-Town Nor'easter Snow Totals

Here was the prediction for the rest of the storm:

The city of Summit said:

• Residential garbage collection is suspended for Tuesday, February 2.
• Please clear a path for crews to access trash containers when collections resume on Wednesday, February 3. If containers are not accessible, crews will not remove trash.
• Household garbage from the Monday and Tuesday routes will be collected by Sunday, February 7, if possible.
• The Municipal Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday, February 2. Trash may be transported by residents to the Municipal Transfer Station for disposal once it reopens on Wednesday, February 3.

The Summit public schools will be remote Tuesday.

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Police in North Jersey offered safety tips including:

• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from any heat source like fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, or space heaters. If using space heaters, plug only one directly into a wall outlet (never use extension cords or power strips).
• Do not run snow blowers in garages – it is a carbon monoxide and fire hazard. Never attempt to fix a clogged or inoperative snow blower with the engine running – responders have witnessed serious injuries and loss of fingers/hands as a result.
• Treat any downed wires as if they were live- stay clear away from them. Report them to emergency services. Keep portable generators outside, away from windows, and as far away as possible from your house. Never fuel generators when the engine is running or hot.
• Report all power outages to PSEG at 1-800-736-7734 (PSEG).
• If you have outside gas meters, make sure the regulator vents are clear of snow.
• If you have a direct wall-vent furnace or water heater, make sure snow does not block the pipe outside your home. If you have direct vent heating appliance and you notice your heat has stopped working, you should check the vent to ensure it did not get blocked.
• Follow safety and heart-healthy tips when shoveling.

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