Woodbridge is finding ways to turn garbage into gold–1.8 million dollars to be exact. Mayor John E. McCormac recently announced plans to share services in trash collection and disposal with the Borough of Carteret. This is three year deal in which the Woodbridge Department of Public works will provide 12 sanitation employees and four trash trucks to dispose of Carteret’s trash on Monday and Tuesday. In return, Carteret’s Mayor Daniel J. Reiman will arrange for its public works employees to pick up trash in Woodbridge. This plan will allow the township to increase resources by combining public services. The deal will add 1.8 Million dollars to the Woodbridge treasury and save Carteret taxpayers $300,000. “I don’t see the difference. Garbage gets picked up regardless. But saving 1.8 million dollars. That’s good budgeting,” says Bertram, a Woodbridge resident.
I also did not detect a difference. I leave for school in the mornings around the same time the garbage truck turns the corner onto my block. I did not see anything new, but can also appreciate more money being added to the town. For more info Click Here.