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Public Works

Office Location

211 North Sussex Street
Dover, NJ 07801

Mailing Address:
37 N. Sussex Street, Dover, NJ 07801

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Contact us: 973-366-2200

Superintendent

Jeff Guevara Ext. 3130 - jguevara@dover.nj.us

Assistant to Superintendent

Jim Ayers Ext. 3134 - jayers@dover.nj.us

Clerk Typist

dpw@dover.nj.us

The Department of Public Works (DPW) strives to provide quality service with courtesy, commitment, and pride.

DPW is environmentally responsible in the area of construction and the operation and maintenance of public works infrastructure crucial to the health and safety of the community to make the Town of Dover a beautiful and vibrant town in which to live and work.

Responsibilities
The Department of Public Works and Utilities is responsible for the maintenance and control of all municipally owned infrastructure within the Town of Dover. The Department of Public Works consists of 5 operating divisions that provide a wide range of services including:

Buildings & Grounds, Parks
Recycling
Streets/Roads
Utilities (Sewer)
Recreation/Events - DPW also works along with the Recreation Department to assist with their scheduled events by organizing the event trailer with the required materials & supplies and assisting throughout the event.

For a more detailed description of the different divisions within this department click on the following links.

♦ Streets

♦ Sewers

The Guide to Sewer Backups - this informative guide will explain the property owner's responsibility regarding their sewer lateral and ways to prevent backups.

If you experience a sewer blockage

During normal business hours - Monday through Friday between 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, call the Department of Public Works at 973-366-2200 x3129.

After business hours and weekends, please call the Dover Police Department at 973-366-0302.

♦ Buildings & Grounds, Parks

♦ Recycling Center - New Hours