Paterson City Council Approves $457,000 Request for Clean Collection Project

PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council has approved a proposal to request nearly $457,000 in state funds for a Clean Collection Project within the city's Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ). This initiative aims to address littering and garbage issues by acquiring a new garbage truck and employing a dedicated cleaning team.

The approved proposal requests the funding from the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority with the allocated funds used to purchase a garbage truck and hire a CDL driver along with two laborers, all of whom will work exclusively within the UEZ. The dedicated cleaning team will handle tasks such as emptying the recently installed solar-powered trash cans and addressing litter and illegal dumping throughout the UEZ area.

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The new truck will feature prominent state and city UEZ logos, underscoring its exclusive use within the designated zone.

Officials have said that they intend to reapply for the funs annually to ensure the effort's long-term success.

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