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Department of Public Works (DPW)

PHONE: (973) 293-7616
FAX:  (973) 293-3113
Emaildpw@montaguenj.org
HOURS: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

  • David Coss (Foreman/Driver/Laborer)
  • Kyle Gottemoller (Assistant Foreman/Driver/Laborer)
  • Tim Lydiksen (Driver/Laborer)
  • Paul Vitz (Mechanic)

The Department of Public Works facility is located at 2 Weider Road.  DPW employees attend to various projects within Montague and are not always in the DPW facility.  When calling the DPW, if no one answers, please leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Driveway & Road Opening Permits
Before installing a hard surface driveway that connects to any Township road you must obtain a driveway permit through the Construction Department at (973) 293-3366. Your driveway must be inspected before and after installation of new driveway by the Department of Public Works. Please call (973) 293-7616 to schedule.

Driveway Permit Application (Not needed if building in High Point Country Club.)
Driveway Permit Procedure

Whenever digging or excavating in the road or right-of-way you must first obtain a street opening permit from the Township Clerk (973) 293-7300.

Please Remember: You must call for underground utility mark-outs before you dig. Call the New Jersey One Call Center at (800) 272-1000.



Recycling Center
2 Weider Road
Montague, NJ 07827 (973) 293-7300
1st and 3rd Saturday
HOURS: 8:30AM - 12:30PM

Please note that the Recycling Center is also located at 2 Weider Road.  For more information, please visit the Recycling/Clean Communities page.