The Recreation office is closed from July 26 to August 5. The Fire Prevention department will be closed from July 29 until August 5. The Vital Statistics office will be closed for lunch (1 to 2 pm), from August 1 to August 9.

Archives: FAQs

Where can I find food banks and pantries in Somerville?

There are several food banks, pantries and soup kitchens open to Somerset County residents, including these locations in Somerville: Home of Somerset County: Provides emergency shelter, meals and other programs for at-risk families Little Food Pantries: Contact the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 908-685-1660 for the locations of small food lockers in Somerville Wednesday – Soup … Continued

Where can I donate unwanted items?

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has a list of organizations that are looking for donations of appliances, reusable shopping bags, furniture, clothing and many other household items.

How do I pay my sewer bill?

New Jersey American Water began billing Somerville residents for wastewater service in October 2023. Learn more about the new billing process or call customer service at 1-800-272-1325, Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 7 pm.  

How do I get a child car seat checked?

Free car seat inspections are available at the: Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company #2 375 Route 206 North, Hillsborough, NJ Open: First Saturday of each month (10 am to 1:30 pm) and third Wednesday of each month (3 pm to 6:30 pm) Child Seat Inspection Station Rutgers University Police Department 129 Davidson Road, Piscataway, NJ Open: Thursdays … Continued

Who do I call when my garbage has not been picked up?

If your garbage was not picked up on it’s scheduled day, it might be because: Container weighed over 35 lbs More than 4 containers were placed at the curb Leaves, branches, or yard waste were in the container Recyclable materials were in the container It’s a holiday Poor weather conditions To report that your garbage … Continued

How do I find my trash and recycling pickup day?

Garbage Pickup: View this map to find out what day of the week is your garbage collection day. Recycling Pickup: Review the recycling schedule or download the county’s RecycleCoach app.  

How do I dispose of paints and chemicals?

To dispose of latex paint Mix equal parts kitty litter with old latex paint Wait for the kitty litter to absorb the paint Place the can of dried paint in the regular trash The Somerset County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program gives residents a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household items that … Continued

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