Moving companies in Howell Township, NJ.

Local services and rules

Moving to Howell Township: who to call and what the city asks.

Household garbage collection is private in Howell Township, and residents arrange curbside trash pick-up themselves with haulers such as American Waste, Freehold Cartage, Republic Services and Waste Management. Before a one- or two-family or attached single-family dwelling is sold, leased or changes occupancy, the owner must obtain a Certificate of Smoke Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Alarm & Secondary Power Source Compliance from the Howell Township Bureau of Fire Prevention.

Curbside recycling, bulk trash, brush and leaves

When curbside recycling falls on a holiday, it is collected the Saturday following the holiday.

To schedule a bulk trash pickup, contact the Public Works office at (732) 938-4500 ext. 2450.

Brush pickup happens in the spring only, with no leaves or grass collected, and piles go at the edge of the curb, not in the traffic lane. Leaf collection happens in the fall only, with no brush, bagged leaves or grass collected.

The Recycling Center at 278 Old Tavern Road

Residents can bring leaves to the township Recycling Center at 278 Old Tavern Road, open 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, closed Mondays.

Brush can be taken to the Township Recycling Center year round, and proof of residency is required.

Paint and household hazardous waste

Residents of Monmouth County can drop off household hazardous waste, including paint, gasoline, solvents and pesticides, at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center. Its phone number is (732) 683-8686.

Dry latex paint can be placed in the trash.

The township Sewer office

To find out whether an address is in the sewer service area, call the township Sewer office. Forms to apply for connection to water and sewer are available in the same office.

Howell Township Public Schools registration

Howell Township Public Schools serve the township. A new student looks up the school for the home address, then completes online pre-registration. Registration ends with an in-person appointment at the central registration office, where the Registrar reviews required documents and proofs of residency.

Park & Ride, library card, pet licenses and registrations

The Aldrich Road Park & Ride is at Route 9 North and Aldrich Rd in Howell, with daily or permit parking.

Howell Public Library is at 318 Old Tavern Road and is part of the Monmouth County Library System. Howell residents get a library card by completing a registration form at the library with valid proof of residency.

All dogs and cats living within the township must be licensed, and licenses are for one year. The pet licensing term begins March 1st and ends February 28th of the following year.

Voter registration forms are available at the Howell Clerk's Office or the Monmouth County Board of Elections Office.

Landlord Registrations and Rental Certificates applications go to the Department of Community Development, Code Enforcement / Housing.