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Westfield, NJ
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Westfield hits different than most Union County towns. It's quieter than Elizabeth or Union, less of a straight commuter pass-through than some neighboring towns, and way more established than anywhere trying to rebrand itself. People move here and they stay. Twenty years, sometimes longer. It has that feel.
The Town You Get
Westfield is a tree-lined residential town with a downtown that actually functions—not overdeveloped, not dead, just right. The neighborhoods spread out in a few distinct flavors: the blocks near the NJ Transit station on North Avenue (denser, more walkable, townhomes and condos mixed in); the Park Avenue corridor with its big colonials and maple-lined streets; the quieter residential areas heading west toward the Watching Mountains; and pockets near Central Avenue where families want more land and less foot traffic. The downtown sits around Elm Street—that's where you'll find the coffee, restaurants, shops, and the library. It's real, not contrived.
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Businesses in Westfield
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Government
425 East Broad StreetWestfield Department of Public Works - Signage Unit
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959 North Avenue WestWestfield Public Works - Catch Basin Cleaning & Repair
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959 North Avenue WestWestfield Public Works - Catch Basin & Sewer Unit
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959 North Avenue WestWestfield Police Department - Traffic & Safety Unit
Emergency Services
425 East Broad StreetWestfield Office of the Mayor - Public Relations Div
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425 East Broad StreetParks & Recreation
Parks in Westfield
Echo Lake Park
Echo Lake Park, Westfield, NJ 07090- Walking Trails
- Fishing
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Mindowaskin Park
Mindowaskin Park, Westfield, NJ 07090- Playground
- Picnic Area
- Fishing
- Walking Trails
Tamaques Park
Tamaques Park, Westfield, NJ 07090- Playground
- Sports Fields
- Tennis Courts
- Basketball Courts
Real Estate
Real Estate in Westfield
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About Westfield
When is trash pickup in Westfield?+
Trash and recycling schedules vary by street in Westfield. Visit the Westfield municipal website or contact Public Works for your specific pickup day. Most Union County municipalities offer online schedule lookup by address.
What school district covers Westfield?+
Westfield is served by its local public school district within Union County, NJ. The district includes elementary, middle, and high school levels. Visit the New Jersey Department of Education website or the Westfield municipal site for enrollment information and school assignments by address.
How do I get a parking permit in Westfield?+
Parking permits in Westfield are issued through the municipal clerk or parking authority. Requirements and fees vary. Contact Westfield Borough Hall or Township Hall directly, or visit the municipal website for current permit applications and residential parking zone information.
What are the best parks in Westfield?+
Westfield offers a variety of parks and recreational spaces maintained by the municipality and Union County Parks system. Warinanco Park, Echo Lake Park, and Nomahegan Park are among the most popular county parks. Visit ucnj.org/parks for the full county parks directory, or check the Westfield municipal website for local park listings.
How do I contact Westfield municipal offices?+
The Westfield municipal offices handle permits, licenses, tax payments, and general resident services. Contact information is available on the official Westfield municipal website. Most Union County municipalities are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours. For after-hours emergencies, contact the local police non-emergency line.
Verified answers
Westfield resident questions
When is trash and recycling picked up?+
Westfield curbside recycling is biweekly by zone via Interstate Waste Services (formerly Grand Sanitation). Recycling must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the pickup date. Place items no earlier than 6 p.m. the evening before.
Source: official municipal page · Verified Aug 29, 2026
How do I schedule or drop off bulk items?+
Household bulk waste is dropped at the Westfield Conservation Center with a single-use permit: $40 per passenger vehicle for residents ($60 SUV / $80 pickup). Mattresses/box springs $35 each. Buy permits online; not sold at the Center.
Source: official municipal page · Verified Aug 29, 2026
When and how is leaf and yard waste collected?+
Organic waste (grass, twigs, shrubs, small logs) at the Conservation Center requires a 2026 seasonal permit ($60 residents), sold online beginning March 9; organic disposal opens March 19. Seasonal leaf collection is described on the Public Works leaf-collection page.
Source: official municipal page · Verified Aug 29, 2026
What is the property tax rate, and when are quarterly taxes due?+
Property taxes are due quarterly on the first of February, May, August, and November, with a 10-calendar-day grace period. The millage rate is not published on the tax collector page.
Source: official municipal page · Verified Aug 29, 2026
How do I contact the tax collector?+
Westfield Tax Collector Henry Wang, 425 E Broad Street, 908-789-4051. Office hours Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Email taxcollector@westfieldnj.gov.
Source: official municipal page · Verified Aug 29, 2026
Who provides sewer and water service?+
The Westfield Tax Collector bills sewer fees, due annually on April 1 with the same 10-day grace period as taxes. The collector page does not name a drinking-water utility.
Source: official municipal page · Verified Aug 29, 2026
How do I report a pothole or reach public works?+
Westfield Department of Public Works: 908-789-4100. Conservation Center operations use ext. 4611.
Source: official municipal page · Verified Aug 29, 2026
How do I sign up for recreation programs or the municipal pool?+
Westfield Memorial Pool (713 Cumberland Street) memberships for 2026 are sold out; join the waitlist via Civic Rec or call Recreation at 908-789-4080. Guest passes are sold through Civic Rec.
Source: official municipal page · Verified Aug 29, 2026
Where is the recycling drop-off and what can I bring?+
Westfield Conservation Center, 1300 Lamberts Mill Road. Residents may drop many recyclables free without a permit (including #5 plastics, cardboard, electronics). Seasonal hours are posted on the Conservation Center page; March 19–October 11: Thu–Fri 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Sat–Sun 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Source: official municipal page · Verified Aug 29, 2026
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