'Whose Job Is It?' Livingston Releases Updated List Of Town Contacts For 2026

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Need something fixed in Livingston?

The township recently released an updated 2026 list of “Whose Job Is It?” contacts, which can be seen below.

“If you are not sure who to contact about fixing something in Livingston, this list will help you quickly reach the right place,” town officials said.

• Animal Control & Lost Pets/Animal Shelter
  • Police Department
  • 973-992-3000 press 6
  • livingstonnj.org/AnimalControl
• Birth & Death Certificates and Marriage Licenses
  • Health Department - Vital Statistics
  • 973-535-7961 ext. #7105
• Broken or Inoperable Traffic Light
  • Police Department
  • 973-992-3000 ext. #3911 or press 5
• Broken Street Light
  • JCP&L
  • 1-888-LIGHTSS (544-4877)
  • firstenergycorp.com
  • PSE&G
  • 1-800-436-PSEG (7734)
  • nj.pseg.com
• Building Permits & Inspections
  • Building Department
  • 973-992-5000 ext. #5230
• Certificate of Occupancy
  • Building Department
  • 973-535-7957
• Damaged Bus Shelter
  • Public Works
  • Report a Concern: livingstonnj.org/ReportAConcern
• Damaged Mail Box
  • US Postal Service/Postmaster Livingston
  • 973-992-8401
• Damaged or Missing Street Sign
  • Public Works
  • Report a Concern: livingstonnj.org/ReportAConcern
• Electrical Issues/Power Failures
  • JCP&L
  • 1-888-LIGHTSS (544-4877)
  • firstenergycorp.com - click “Report an Outage”
  • Text “OUT” to 544487 (LIGHTS)
  • PSE&G
  • 1-800-436-PSEG (7734)
  • nj.pseg.com or on the mobile app - click “Report an Outage”
  • Text “OUT” to 47734
• Food Licenses & Restaurant Guidelines
  • Health Department - Environmental Health
  • 973-535-7961 ext. #7103 or #7104
• Garage Sale Permits
  • Clerk’s Office
  • 973-992-5000 ext. #5400 or livingstonnj.org/GarageSale
• Garbage Collection Questions/Issues
  • Call Basso Inc. at 862-452-4664 or email livingston@fbassoinc.com
• Gas Leak
  • If you smell gas, exit the building, move at least 350 feet away and call PSE&G at 1-800-880 (PSEG) (7734) or call 911
• Leaking Fire Hydrant
  • Water Department
  • 973-992-5000 ext. #5524
• Metal Recycling-Free Pickup
  • Register at livingstonnj.org/MetalRequest
• Parks, Pools, Camps, and Recreation Programs
  • Recreation & Senior Services
  • 973-535-7925
  • livingstonnj.org/Recreation
• Potholes
  • Town Street: Public Works
    • Report a Concern: livingstonnj.org/ReportAConcern
  • County Road: Essex County Public Works
    • 973-239-3366 ext. 2220 or
    • ecdpw.org/pothole_repair.php
  • State Road: NJDOT
    • www.njdotproblemreporting.com
• Recycling Collection Questions/Issues
  • Call Waste Industries LLC at 1-908-436-1966 or email info@waste-industries.com
• Tree-Related Issues
  • Town Tree (within 10 ft of road): Public Works
    • Report a Concern: livingstonnj.org/ReportAConcern
  • Property Owner’s Tree: Contact Zoning Dept. for Tree Removal Requirements
    • 973-992-5000 ext. #5215 or mpose@livingstonnj.org
• Water Supply/Leaks/Issues
  • Water Department
  • 973-992-5000 ext. #5524
  • Emergencies, M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: 973-535-7951
  • After Hours: Call the Police Department at 973-992-3000 press 4
• Weeds/Long Grass
  • Private Property: Property Maintenance
    • 973-992-5000 ext. #5209
  • Town Property: Public Works
    • Report a Concern: livingstonnj.org/ReportAConcern

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