Fair Haven, NJ Opens Newly Renovated Department of Public Works and Recycling Center

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): Fair Haven’s newly renovated Department of Public Works and Recycling Center officially opened to residents Aug. 1, marking the completion of the borough’s three pronged facilities project overhaul. The renovation of the DPW facility had been years in the works and coincided with the borough’s new police department headquarters and community center. Ground was broken on those projects, totaling $8.2 million, in October 2023. A $1.25 million federal grant helped pay the Community Center bill.

Initially, borough officials expected to rebuild the DPW facility from the ground up, operating under the assumption that the main structure was no longer structurally sound. A closer evaluation revealed that the existing building was in better condition than anticipated.

After the structure was deemed sound, the borough opted for a renovation instead of a full rebuild. The building was reconstructed to better accommodate DPW operations while reducing the facility’s overall industrial footprint.

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