Moving companies in Elizabeth, NJ.

M&M Movers, Inc.

Piscataway, NJ

★ 4.8 (361 reviews)

A-1 Rose Movers

Elizabeth, NJ

★ 3.9 (22 reviews)

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Local services and rules

Moving to Elizabeth: who to call and what the city asks.

The City of Elizabeth sends alerts by text, email or voice, including word that parking or garbage rules are suspended. The Elizabeth Municipal Court, at 1 Police Plaza, offers online review of certain moving-violation tickets with no court appearance, through njmcdirect.com. Elizabeth is the county seat of Union County, New Jersey, and its water system is run by Liberty Water Company, which is New Jersey American Water.

Dumpster permits through GovPilot and meter bags at $25.00

The Bureau of Construction takes dumpster permit applications online through GovPilot. For holding space at the curb, the Parking Authority sells meter bags for $25.00 and asks people to call 908-353-0949 for availability.

Street meters at $.25 per 10 minutes and T2 Luke stations at $1.50 per hour

Street parking meters in Elizabeth charge $.25 per 10 minutes, according to the same Parking Authority rates page. T2 Luke meter box stations on city streets and flat lots charge $1.50 per hour, with posted hourly limits, and drivers must enter their license plate.

Monthly lot permits at 233 Commerce Place

Monthly parking permits for all Parking Authority lots are bought at its office at 233 Commerce Place, Monday through Friday 9am to 4pm. Online renewal is only for existing customers. The Elizabeth NJ Transit Train Station has a Bike Depot for secure covered bike storage on the first floor of the Midtown Parking Garage, 30 West Grand Street; use requires membership.

Public Works at 908-820-4100 and the Police Department at 908-558-2111

Public Works arranges bulk pickup and answers snow removal questions. Its number for both is 908-820-4100. Noise complaints are handled by the Police Department at 908-558-2111.

Liberty Water Company and the Lead Service Line Replacement Program

Liberty Water Company operates the City of Elizabeth's water system. A new Elizabeth resident sets up a water account through Liberty's Customer Portal or by calling 1-855-722-7066.

New Jersey law requires water providers to replace city-owned and customer-owned lead and galvanized steel service lines by 2031, and Liberty and the City run a Lead Service Line Replacement Program.

Rent Control office and the Fair Rental Housing Board

Elizabeth has a Rent Control office that resolves tenant and landlord issues, such as improper rent increases, increases in parking fees and reduction in services. The Fair Rental Housing Board meets in City Council Chambers on the third Wednesday of the month, and meetings are open to the public.

Registration at Elizabeth Public Schools welcome centers

Elizabeth Public Schools registers new students at welcome centers. Every grade needs a birth certificate, immunization records, a physical examination within one year and proof of residency.

Tax bills, dog licenses, voter registration, flood maps and Newark Liberty

Property tax bills and payments go through the Tax Collector at 908-820-4119, per the city's information directory. Dog licenses are handled by Central Licensing at 908-820-4178. Voter registration is handled by the Union County Board of Elections at 908-527-4123. Flood zone maps are available from the city's Engineering office at 908-820-4271.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) connects travelers from New Jersey and the New York City area to the world, and has an AirTrain.