Westfield Opens Free Storm Debris Drop-Off Aug. 13–15
Maria Torres · Union County Life
The Westfield Conservation Center will accept organic storm debris from residents without a permit on Thursday, August 13, Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15, 2026. The drop-off carries no cost to residents. Town Administrator Jim Gildea announced the permit waiver at Tuesday's town council meeting following severe thunderstorms the previous week.
Union County Life is reporting storm recovery resources for Westfield residents.
The Storms
Westfield experienced two storms during the week before the announcement. Town Administrator Gildea described the impact: "We did have two storms last week, particularly the Friday storm, very short-lived, rather impactful." PSE&G worked to restore power that was lost during the storms.
Debris Collection Details
The permit waiver covers organic debris such as branches from the Friday storm or from any storm during that week. Residents do not need a permit to drop off eligible debris during the three-day window.
Conservation Center Location and Hours
The Westfield Conservation Center is located at 1300 Lamberts Mill Road. Hours for the debris drop-off are:
Thursday, August 13: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Friday, August 14: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 15: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The center is open during its regular hours on all three days. Additional information is available on the town's website at westfieldnj.gov.
No Cost to Residents
The debris drop-off is available at no charge. Residents should bring organic debris from the recent storms to take advantage of this service during the announced dates.
Find more Westfield municipal services and storm recovery information on Union County Life.
FAQ
Q: Where can I drop off storm debris in Westfield?
A: The Westfield Conservation Center at 1300 Lamberts Mill Road accepts organic storm debris August 13-15 without a permit.
Q: When is the storm debris drop-off?
A: The drop-off is Thursday, August 13, Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Q: What are the conservation center hours during the debris drop-off?
A: Thursday and Friday: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Q: Do I need a permit to drop off debris?
A: No. The permit requirement is waived for this debris drop-off through August 15.
Q: Is there a cost for the debris drop-off?
A: No. The drop-off is at no charge to residents.
Q: What types of debris are accepted?
A: Organic debris such as branches and tree limbs from recent storms are accepted.
Q: Which storms does this cover?
A: The debris drop-off covers organic debris from the storms that occurred during the week prior to August 12, particularly the Friday storm.
Q: Where can I get more information?
A: For more information, visit the town's website at westfieldnj.gov or contact the Westfield Conservation Center.
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