SCMUA Household Hazardous Waste Day

The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA) will be sponsoring a Free Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 7am to 2pm. SCMUA is located at 34 Route 94, Lafayette.  Examples: Dispose of lead & oil based paints, stains, thinners, po......More

The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA) will be sponsoring a Free Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 7am to 2pm. SCMUA is located at 34 Route 94, Lafayette.  Examples: Dispose of lead & oil based paints, stains, thinners, pool chemicals, mercury, lubricants, chlorine, driveway sealer, fluorescent bulbs, household batteries and more. Limits: 100 lbs. dry waste, 10 gal. liquid waste, and 10 fluorescent bulbs per vehicle free of charge. Scale charges apply for larger quantities.  (Click on Link Below for Additional Information) Click on this link to view SCMUA’s requirements: https://scmua.org/solid-waste/hazardous-waste/  

SCMUA, 34 Route 94, Lafayette, NJ, 07848, United States

Taxes Due

Property taxes are due on November 1, 2025.  (There is a 10 day grace period.)

Leaf Collection Route #1

Leaf collection for Route #1 will take place the week of November 2nd.  Leaves must be placed curbside by Sunday, November 2nd.  DO NOT Bag Leaves. Leaves should NOT be placed in the street.  Residents can bring leaves to the DPW yard located at 7 Smith Street on Wednes......More

Leaf collection for Route #1 will take place the week of November 2nd.  Leaves must be placed curbside by Sunday, November 2nd.  DO NOT Bag Leaves. Leaves should NOT be placed in the street.  Residents can bring leaves to the DPW yard located at 7 Smith Street on Wednesday or Saturday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Route #1 includes: Bedford Street, Bell Street, Church Street, Dell Road, Furnace Street, High Street, James Street, Kelly Place, King Street, Linden Avenue (S), Main Street, Maryann Terrace, New Street, Plane Lane, Plane Street, Plane View Street, Route 183, Route 206, Summit Street, Waterloo Road and Young Drive  

Daylight Savings Time Ends

Daylight Savings Time Ends on Sunday, November 2, 2025 – Set your clocks back one hour at 2am.

General Election Day 6am-8pm

General Election Day – Polls Open 6:00am – 8:00pm All Stanhope Borough Districts Vote at the American Legion, 119 Route 183, Stanhope. Information For Early Voting In-PersonFor Primary and General Elections, New Jersey voters have the option to vote early in person on v......More

General Election Day – Polls Open 6:00am – 8:00pm All Stanhope Borough Districts Vote at the American Legion, 119 Route 183, Stanhope. Information For Early Voting In-PersonFor Primary and General Elections, New Jersey voters have the option to vote early in person on voting machines at “Vote Centers” in their county. The three sites designated as Vote Centers in Sussex County are: Cochran House Building, Level PL, 83 Spring St. in NewtonSussex-Wantage Branch Library, Wantage, Google Maps LinkLouise Childs Branch Library, Stanhope, Google Maps LinkThe Early Voting period for the Nov. 4, 2025 General Election is Sat., Oct 25th thru Sun., Nov. 2nd, with the following hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registered voters will receive a Sample Ballot in the mail 10-13 days before Election Day, which will provide address information for the Vote Centers, as well as voting hours. NOTE! If you’re a voter who is scheduled to receive a mail-in ballot for the upcoming election, but you would rather vote early in person at the polls, you should opt off the vote-by-mail list before ballots are mailed. Ballots for primary and general elections are mailed 45 days prior to Election Day. Questions about polling sites and/or hours should be directed to the Sussex County Board of Elections at 973-579-0950.

American Legion Musconetcong Post 278, 119 Route 183, Stanhope, NJ, 07874, United States

Recycling

Recycling is picked up curbside every Wednesday. Please place your recycling in containers with lids at the curb the night before or prior to 5:00AM. Recycling can also be brought to the Recycling Center located at the DPW Yard on Smith Street on Wednesday’s and Saturda......More

Recycling is picked up curbside every Wednesday. Please place your recycling in containers with lids at the curb the night before or prior to 5:00AM. Recycling can also be brought to the Recycling Center located at the DPW Yard on Smith Street on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s between the hours of 8:00AM – 4:00PM. Click Here for Additional Information Regarding Recycling: https://stanhopenj.gov/resident-resources/trash-collection-and-recycling/

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission’s monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM at the Stanhope Municipal Building. If you would like to volunteer at any of our Recreation Commission events, please contact us. All are welcome! Phone: 973-347-0159 x-3......More

The Recreation Commission’s monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM at the Stanhope Municipal Building. If you would like to volunteer at any of our Recreation Commission events, please contact us. All are welcome! Phone: 973-347-0159 x-39

Garbage Collection

Garbage collection will begin at 5:00AM weekly Thursday mornings. Garbage cans must be placed curbside the night before or prior to 5:00AM. The Borough contracts with Blue Diamond Disposal for weekly garbage and bulk item collection. Questions concerning your garbage co......More

Garbage collection will begin at 5:00AM weekly Thursday mornings. Garbage cans must be placed curbside the night before or prior to 5:00AM. The Borough contracts with Blue Diamond Disposal for weekly garbage and bulk item collection. Questions concerning your garbage collection should be directed to 973-347-0159 x-15. Garbage CollectionWHEN? Place your garbage cans at the curb the night before, but no later than 5am Thursday morning.HOW MUCH? Each household is allowed to place four 32-gallon garbage cans, with tight fitting lids, at the curb for weekly collection. Garbage bags are not considered containers. Storage of garbage cans is permitted in the rear or side yard and should be 10 feet from any property line. Bulk Item CollectionWHEN? One bulk item may be placed at the curb with your weekly garbage.WHAT? Bulk items may include furniture, mattress, carpets, children’s toys and even the kitchen sink. Please be mindful, Blue Diamond will not accept construction materials, electronic waste or hazardous waste. For additional information regarding recycling and white goods (appliances), click this link: https://stanhopenj.gov/resident-resources/trash-collection-and-recycling/

Leaf Collection Route #2

Leaf collection for Route #2 will take place the week of November 9th.  Leaves must be placed curbside by Sunday, November 9th.  DO NOT Bag Leaves. Leaves should NOT be placed in the street.  Residents can also bring leaves to the DPW yard located at 7 Smith Street on W......More

Leaf collection for Route #2 will take place the week of November 9th.  Leaves must be placed curbside by Sunday, November 9th.  DO NOT Bag Leaves. Leaves should NOT be placed in the street.  Residents can also bring leaves to the DPW yard located at 7 Smith Street on Wednesday or Saturday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Route #2 includes: Baker Place, Central Avenue (N), Delaware Avenue, East Drive, Elizabeth Avenue, Elm Street, Grove Road, Hickory Drive, Highland Avenue, Kingsland Avenue, Laura Court, Linden Avenue (N), Maple Terrace (W), McKinley Street, Mountain Terrace, Mountain View Road, Oak Drive, Overhill Road, Ridge Road, Sagamore Road, Spencer Street, Sunset Avenue, Valley Road and West Drive

Land Use Board Meeting

The Land Use Board ensures that proposed development within our Borough promotes the health, safety, and general welfare of our community as we grow. All proposed development must be presented before the Land Use Board for approval. In addition, the Land Use Board consi......More

The Land Use Board ensures that proposed development within our Borough promotes the health, safety, and general welfare of our community as we grow. All proposed development must be presented before the Land Use Board for approval. In addition, the Land Use Board considers the appeals of decisions made by our Zoning Officer, interprets our zoning map, and has the authority to grant zoning variances to applicants from requirements established in our Land Use Development Ordinances. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 7:00PM at Stanhope Borough Hall, 77 Main Street. Click Here For Additional LUB Information and to view current meeting agenda: https://stanhopenj.gov/government/boards-and-commissions/land-use-board/

Borough Hall, 77 Main Street, Stanhope, NJ, 07874, United States

Veterans Day Observed - Borough Hall Closed

Borough Hall will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.  We would also like to extend our thanks and sincere appreciation to all the Veterans who have served our country.   – Thank You –

Recycling

Recycling is picked up curbside every Wednesday. Please place your recycling in containers with lids at the curb the night before or prior to 5:00AM. Recycling can also be brought to the Recycling Center located at the DPW Yard on Smith Street on Wednesday’s and Saturda......More

Recycling is picked up curbside every Wednesday. Please place your recycling in containers with lids at the curb the night before or prior to 5:00AM. Recycling can also be brought to the Recycling Center located at the DPW Yard on Smith Street on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s between the hours of 8:00AM – 4:00PM. Click Here for Additional Information Regarding Recycling: https://stanhopenj.gov/resident-resources/trash-collection-and-recycling/

Board of Health

The Board of Health, in conjunction with the Sussex County Health Department, provides an array of health promotion and disease prevention programs such as cancer screenings, blood pressure testing, and flu & pneumonia vaccinations. Environmental health services include......More

The Board of Health, in conjunction with the Sussex County Health Department, provides an array of health promotion and disease prevention programs such as cancer screenings, blood pressure testing, and flu & pneumonia vaccinations. Environmental health services include inspection of restaurants and retail food vendors, inspection of public bathing facilities, free rabies immunization clinic, mosquito control and radon kits at a reasonable price. Animal control services are provided for stray dogs and cats, and other animal related concerns. The Board of Health meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM at the Stanhope Municipal Building at 77 Main Street. (Meetings are not scheduled for the months of July and August.)

Garbage Collection

Garbage collection will begin at 5:00AM weekly Thursday mornings. Garbage cans must be placed curbside the night before or prior to 5:00AM. The Borough contracts with Blue Diamond Disposal for weekly garbage and bulk item collection. Questions concerning your garbage co......More

Garbage collection will begin at 5:00AM weekly Thursday mornings. Garbage cans must be placed curbside the night before or prior to 5:00AM. The Borough contracts with Blue Diamond Disposal for weekly garbage and bulk item collection. Questions concerning your garbage collection should be directed to 973-347-0159 x-15. Garbage CollectionWHEN? Place your garbage cans at the curb the night before, but no later than 5am Thursday morning.HOW MUCH? Each household is allowed to place four 32-gallon garbage cans, with tight fitting lids, at the curb for weekly collection. Garbage bags are not considered containers. Storage of garbage cans is permitted in the rear or side yard and should be 10 feet from any property line. Bulk Item CollectionWHEN? One bulk item may be placed at the curb with your weekly garbage.WHAT? Bulk items may include furniture, mattress, carpets, children’s toys and even the kitchen sink. Please be mindful, Blue Diamond will not accept construction materials, electronic waste or hazardous waste. For additional information regarding recycling and white goods (appliances), click this link: https://stanhopenj.gov/resident-resources/trash-collection-and-recycling/

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission actively protects our natural resources, promotes Open Space, and offers educational programs to our residents. Every year the Environmental Commission co-sponsors a Community Clean-Up Day together with the NJ Clean Communities Program. The ......More

The Environmental Commission actively protects our natural resources, promotes Open Space, and offers educational programs to our residents. Every year the Environmental Commission co-sponsors a Community Clean-Up Day together with the NJ Clean Communities Program. The Environmental Commission meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30PM at the Stanhope Municipal Building.

Leaf Collection Route #3

Leaf collection for Route #3 will take place the week of November 16th.  Leaves must be placed curbside by Sunday, November 16th.  DO NOT Bag Leaves. Leaves should NOT be placed in the street.  Residents can also bring leaves to the DPW yard located at 7 Smith Street on......More

Leaf collection for Route #3 will take place the week of November 16th.  Leaves must be placed curbside by Sunday, November 16th.  DO NOT Bag Leaves. Leaves should NOT be placed in the street.  Residents can also bring leaves to the DPW yard located at 7 Smith Street on Wednesday or Saturday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Route #3 includes: Brooklyn Road, Canfield Street, Central Avenue (S), Coursen Street, Crestview Drive, Hazel Street, Hill Road, Hillside Avenue, Kynor Avenue, Lake Street, Lakeview Terrace, Lawrence Avenue, Lloyd Avenue, Lenape Drive, Leo Avenue, Maple Terrace (E), Musconetcong Avenue, Port Morris Avenue, Reeve Avenue, Roberts Place, Smith Street, Sparta Road, Spring Lane, Spring Street, Towpath Lane, Walton Place and Woods Avenue

Recycling

Recycling is picked up curbside every Wednesday. Please place your recycling in containers with lids at the curb the night before or prior to 5:00AM. Recycling can also be brought to the Recycling Center located at the DPW Yard on Smith Street on Wednesday’s and Saturda......More

Recycling is picked up curbside every Wednesday. Please place your recycling in containers with lids at the curb the night before or prior to 5:00AM. Recycling can also be brought to the Recycling Center located at the DPW Yard on Smith Street on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s between the hours of 8:00AM – 4:00PM. Click Here for Additional Information Regarding Recycling: https://stanhopenj.gov/resident-resources/trash-collection-and-recycling/

Garbage Collection

Garbage collection will begin at 5:00AM weekly Thursday mornings. Garbage cans must be placed curbside the night before or prior to 5:00AM. The Borough contracts with Blue Diamond Disposal for weekly garbage and bulk item collection. Questions concerning your garbage co......More

Garbage collection will begin at 5:00AM weekly Thursday mornings. Garbage cans must be placed curbside the night before or prior to 5:00AM. The Borough contracts with Blue Diamond Disposal for weekly garbage and bulk item collection. Questions concerning your garbage collection should be directed to 973-347-0159 x-15. Garbage CollectionWHEN? Place your garbage cans at the curb the night before, but no later than 5am Thursday morning.HOW MUCH? Each household is allowed to place four 32-gallon garbage cans, with tight fitting lids, at the curb for weekly collection. Garbage bags are not considered containers. Storage of garbage cans is permitted in the rear or side yard and should be 10 feet from any property line. Bulk Item CollectionWHEN? One bulk item may be placed at the curb with your weekly garbage.WHAT? Bulk items may include furniture, mattress, carpets, children’s toys and even the kitchen sink. Please be mindful, Blue Diamond will not accept construction materials, electronic waste or hazardous waste. For additional information regarding recycling and white goods (appliances), click this link: https://stanhopenj.gov/resident-resources/trash-collection-and-recycling/

Stanhope Senior Citizens Club

Our Seniors meet on the 4th Thursday of every month, 11am, at the American Legion Musconetcong Post 278 located at 119 Route 183 in Stanhope. PLEASE NOTE: The club does not meet in August.  The November meeting is on the third Thursday of the month, November 20th.  Arri......More

Our Seniors meet on the 4th Thursday of every month, 11am, at the American Legion Musconetcong Post 278 located at 119 Route 183 in Stanhope. PLEASE NOTE: The club does not meet in August.  The November meeting is on the third Thursday of the month, November 20th.  Arrive at 11am for a social hour. The meeting begins at 12pm. Dues are $15 per year. Members are 55 years of age or older. A great way to meet new friends in a social setting! Coffee and cake is always served. Many activities are scheduled throughout the year.

American Legion Musconetcong Post 278, 119 Route 183, Stanhope, NJ, 07874, United States