The Department of Public Works, located at 320 Haywood Road, includes five separate divisions: Sanitation/Recycling, Roads, Facilities Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance, and Transportation (Dial-A-Ride) Divisions.
Other services include Mosquito Control, Clean Communities Program Coordination, Limited Lagoon Maintenance, Stormwater Management Program Coordination, and Gypsy Moth Control Pogram Coordination.
Contact Information
Mission, Vision, and Value Statements
Stafford Township adopted Ordinance # 2009-50 in December 2009. The Ordinance limits the use of Phospherous Fertilizers in Stafford Township. It created Chapter 105 of the Stafford Township Code entitled Fertilizer Application Requirements.
The ordinance is written as an educational tool and as a guide for the proper application of fertilizers within Stafford Township. This ordinance uses basic common sense, easy to understand principals for proper application of fertilizers. The intention is to make people aware and reduce the total impact of fertilizers entering our groundwater & waterways as runoff.
This ordinance does not “ban” the use or sale of fertilizers in Stafford. Its focus is to control its application. Stafford recognizes the importance of maintaining healthy grasses, turf, and the microbes within our soils that supports the grasses and plants that promote a healthy watershed. Our intent is to promote the proper application of fertilizers that will support a healthy soil while not exceeding the necessary amount of nitrates, phosphates and nutrients.
The first Fertilizer Education Course is scheduled for April 14, 2010. It will be held in the Council Meeting Room of the Municipal Building. The class starts at 8:00 AM and runs until 10:00 AM. Pre-registration is required.
For information contact the Department of Public Works at 609-597-1000 ext 8609
Fertilizer Fact Sheet
Fertilizer Education Course Registration Form
Soil Testing for Lawns and Gardens Fact Sheet
How to calibrate a drop fertilizer spreader
How to calibrate a rotary fertilizer spreader
Residential trash is collected once per week in Stafford Township. The Township uses One-Man Automated Trash Vehicles to collect the trash. Each home is issued one trash container.
Automated Trash Collection Schedule
2010 Automated Trash Holiday Schedule
Automated Trash Additional Information
Recycling is collected once per week . Recycling includes cans, glass, plastic bottles, newspaper, cardboard, and junk mail.
Recycling Collection Schedule
2010 Recycling Collection Holiday Schedule
Recycling Collection Additional Information
Stafford Township collects bulk trash, brush, metal, and leaves once per month by zones.
Bulk Trash Collection Schedule
Brush Collection Schedule
Metal Collection Schedule
2010 Leaf Collection Schedule
Christmas Tree Collection Schedule
The Stafford Township Department of Public Works and the Stafford Township Department of Water and Sewer are responsible for Snow Removal on all Municipal Streets.
Snow Removal Program Facts
Snow Removal By Other Agencies
Snow Removal Helpfull Hints
2009 Snow Removal Year End Summary
The Stafford Townhip Department of Public Works, Road Division, provides for the maintenance of all Municipal Streets.
Road Division Responsibilities
Helpfull Reminders
Streets Maintained By Other Agencies
Street Sweeping Program Information
2010 Street Sweeping Schedule
Adopt-A-Drain Program Information
Click here to download the Storm Water Management Brochure
The Stafford Township Dial-A-Ride is a free service available to Stafford Residents. The system operates within the boundries of Stafford Township.
Dial-A-Ride Information
Dial-A-Ride Schedule
Stafford Township operates a Mosquito Control Program. The program targets the adult mosquito. The department utilizes two vehicle mounted Ultra Low Volume (ULV) Sprayers. Spraying is conducted within the guidelines of a permit issued annually by the NJDEP Pesticide Control Program. Our spray equipment has been inspected and approved by the Ocean County Mosquito Control Commission.
Mosquito Control General Information
Information on "Scourge"
Additional Pesticide Contacts
Beekeeper Information
Scourge 18+54 Product Label
Scourge 18+54 Material Safety Data Sheet
The NJ Department of Agriculture is the lead agency for Gypsy Moth Control in New Jersey. The NJDOA conducts egg mass surveys to determine if any areas are in need of control. Stafford Township participates in this program. Complaints from residents are forwarded to the NJDOA for investigation. If an aerial spray is necessary in the township, Stafford Township is responsible to budget for all costs. However, the NJDOA conducts and controls the aerial spraying program. If you have any questions about the program contact the Department of Public Works.
The Department of Agriculture has determined that no major infestations have been detected during recent egg mass surveys. Therefore, Aerial treatment for the spring of 2010 is not recommended.
Click here to download the NJ Department of Agriculture Gypsy Moth Brochure
The Household Hazardous Waste program has been operated by Ocean County.
Stafford Township was notified March 9, 2010, that Ocean County has eliminated this program due to budget cuts. There will be no Hazardous Waste Collection Program for 2010.
Updates will be posted as they become available.