Departments & Services

Community Service

horizontal rule Bernards Township Community Service

The Community Service Department's mission is to supervise and conduct labor projects by utilizing free court appointed individuals saving Bernards Township residents' tax dollars, thus improving the quality of life within our town. Individuals perform various projects including furniture donation pick ups, litter/ graffiti removal and assisting non for profit community groups by providing free labor.

Furniture Removal Program

  • The department accepts furniture donations that are distributed to the poor throughout New Jersey. Furniture pick ups are conducted on Wednesdays 6 - 9 PM
    and Saturdays 8 - 12 PM. If you would like to drop off furniture/appliances you must call first. No items are to be dropped off without the approval of the Community Service Manager. Items must be in working order. Items that are damaged, torn, stained or otherwise in unusable condition can not be accepted.
  • Items accepted include the following: refrigerators, counter top microwave ovens and appliances, dishware, cutlery, washers, dryers, cable ready televisions, stereos, lamps, bedroom sets, dining set, sofas, kitchen tables, chairs, baby cribs, basinets, yard tools, and carpentry tools.
  • Items NOT accepted include the following: stoves, dishwashers, cabinet mounted microwave ovens, floor model televisions, mattresses, toys, child car seats, lawn furniture, decorations, food and clothing.

Clean Up Program

  • Residents are encouraged to contact this department when a littering condition exists within the town. It will be addressed in the order that it is received.

General Assistance

  • Local community groups can contact this office for assistance.

Contact Information

  • Community Service Manager Lawrence Millus, (908) 766-9748.
  • The Community Service Department is located at 31 Stone House Road, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920.