Utilities

Water

The Borough of Chatham provides water service to it residents. Bills are sent on a quarterly basis. For billing questions please call 973-635-0674 extension 214.

Sewerage

Billing for sewerage is done on a quarterly basis; and charges appear along with those for water in a combined bill. The fees for sewerage are based on metered water consumption, and are measured in cubic feet. For further questions on billing please call 973-635-0674 extension 214. If emergency sewer back up should occur, please phone the police department at 973-635-8000.

For general questions or comments please email us at : utilities@chathamborough.org

For more information on sewer rates and revenue, Sewer Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) about Chatham Borough’s Water and Sewer Revenue Systems.

Solid Waste

The Borough provides solid waste removal for its residents. Billing is done annually. In addition, residents are required to place all garbage in special green bags which may be obtained at certain local vendors, including Kings Market, Shop Rite and Dreyer’s Lumber. Pick-ups take place twice a week, with a Bulk Pick-up for larger items once a month, at beginning of each month. Pick-up dates are determined by the location of each residence.

All items are to be placed at the curb prior to 6:00 a.m. on the day of pick up, but not before 5:00 p.m. the night before. For a list of dates and important phone numbers, calendars may be obtained at Borough Hall. For solid waste questions, please call 973-635-0674 extension 214.