With a snowstorm expected in the Lakewood area starting this (Tuesday) afternoon through Wednesday morning, the Lakewood Township Department of Public Works (DPW) urges residents to – where possible – avoid driving; and move all parked vehicles; bulk trash; and anything else; off the roads in order to enable the snow removal process to proceed as quickly and effectively as possible.
On Wednesday, February 12th, in honor of the Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday, there will be no regular trash/recycling pickup. There is no need for any trash or recycling cans to be put out onto the road until Thursday morning. (Trash that is normally picked up on Wednesday will be picked up on Thursday; and Thursday’s pickups will be done on Friday.)
DPW Director Phil Roux explains that vehicles and other impediments should be moved onto driveways, lawns or any other private property that do not get plowed by DPW. The Police and Code Enforcement Departments will not issue any tickets or fines due to vehicles being parked on private property for the duration of the snow clearing process.
Lakewood Township has both a robust DPW snow clearing crew and fleet, as well as additional crews and fleets hired by the Township as independent contractors, on the roads around the clock during snowstorms. It is imperative that they have clear access to the roads, so that they can do their jobs as quickly and efficiently as possible.
“As any resident can attest, Lakewood’s snow clearing service has exponentially improved in recent years into a true, top-notch process,” says Mayor Ray Coles. “We thank residents for their continued cooperation throughout the process, so that we can efficiently get life back to normal and improve road safety to best of our ability.”