BOROUGH OF TOTOWA
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS - WINTER IS HERE
As a reminder - there is NO PARKING on snow covered streets. The Borough offers several options to park during this time. Please help keep our streets safe and park your vehicle(s) at these designated areas. See Snow Letter below
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In addition, residents are NOT ALLOWED to throw snow into the street. View Snow Letter with more information
Motor Vehicle on Wheels -
The Totowa Library is excited to announce they will have another Motor Vehicle on Wheels Event for Driver Licenses, Registrations, Placards and more. Appointments are required.
New dates coming soon - keep checking our website for updates. ​
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Totowa Fire Department Fund Drive
The Fire Department holds it's annual Fund Drive during the month of October, but if you would like to donate to the Fire Department, see attached letter, which includes QR codes for easy donating via Venmo and PayPal. The letter also has information if you are interested in joining our volunteer fire department.
Thank you for your continued support! ​
2024 Passaic County Recycling Events
(2025 dates coming in Spring 2025)
Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Computer and Electronics Recycling Events
Document Shredding and Recycling Collection Program
Used Bicycle and Sewing Machine Collection Event
Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale and Education Program
Medical Sharps Collection
Fluorescent/LED Bulb Collection
Scrap Metal/Tanks/Cylinders Recycling Collections
Clothing/Textiles Recycling Collection
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The Totowa Police Department has issued a warning concerning an important traffic issue:
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There have been several car crashes that involve vehicles that have been parked contrary to traffic and then have pulled out into oncoming traffic. It is a violation of N.J.S. 39:4-135 to park in this manner.
It is required to park on the right side of the roadway and in the direction of traffic.
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The fine for this violation is $55.
Fire Department Notice
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Interested in serving your community? We are ALWAYS looking for new volunteers to join our department and help us to keep our community safe. Training is free! Call 973-956-8644 or stop by any firehouse for more information.
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Fire Department Notice
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Always be sure to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors! Not sure if your detector needs to be replaced? Give our department a call and we can assist you in determining whether your detector should be replaced. If either detector sounds, call 911 right away!