Crime & Safety

Who Is Illegally Dumping in East Brunswick?

Asbestos house shingles were illegally dumped on Appleby Lane, police said.

East Brunswick, NJ - The East Brunswick police department is asking for the public’s help in locating whoever left asbestos house shingles by the side of the road.

Sometime between May 17 and May 26, white asbestos house shingles were illegally dumped on Appleby Lane, police said. Picture of the shingles, provided by police, are above.

The hazardous materials were removed by the Middlesex County Hazmat Team. If you are aware of any recent construction in your neighborhood with white asbestos house shingles being removed and hardwood floors being installed, please contact Detective Joe Bauer of the East Brunswick Police Department's Investigative Division at 732-390-6990 or jbauer@ebpd.net.

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