BOROUGH OF TOTOWA
Totowa Fire Department Fund Drive
The Fire Department is currently holding their annual Fund Drive during the month of October. If you would like to donate to the Fire Department, see attached letters in English and Spanish, which includes QR codes for easy donating via Venmo and PayPal. The letter also has information if you are interested in joining our volunteer fire department.
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Thank you for your continued support! ​
HOWL-O-WEEN DOG PARADE - OCTOBER 26TH
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The Board of Recreation proudly present Totowa's 6th Annual Trunk or Treat on October 26th at 10:00 am. ​See attached flyer for more details.
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Register at: PARKSREC.EGOV.BASGOV.COM/TOTOWA
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PLEASE NOTE: TOTOWA RESIDENTS ONLY
TRUNK OR TREAT - OCTOBER 30TH
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The Board of Recreation along with the Municipal Drug Alliance proudly present Totowa's 6th Annual Trunk or Treat on October 30th at the Peterson Road parking lot from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. ​See attached flyer for more details.
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Register at: PARKSREC.EGOV.BASGOV.COM/TOTOWA
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PLEASE NOTE: TOTOWA RESIDENTS ONLY
7TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT
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Mayor and Council along with the Board of Recreation are holding their 7th Annual Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 10:00 am (map)
Click here for more information. If you have an interest in becoming a sponsor, various options are available.
Register on-line at:
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RUNSIGNUP.COM/TOTOWA5KCHALLENGE​
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DISPOSAL OF PAINT CANS
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Gaita Recycling has contacted the municipality concerning latex paint cans filled with paint at the curb for trash collection. Paint cans cannot be thrown out with paint in them - the paint must be removed completely before throwing the cans out into the trash.
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The paint can be removed with kitty litter, shredded paper or rags. Once the paint is dry, remove the dried paint and throw it in the trash along with the paint can.
2025 Passaic County Recycling Events
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Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Computer and Electronics Recycling Events
Document Shredding and Recycling Collection Program
Used Bicycle and Sewing Machine Collection Event
Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale and Education Program
Scrap Metal/Tanks/Cylinders Recycling Collections
Clothing/Textiles Recycling Collection
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NIGHT COURT AT THE TOTOWA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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The Passaic County Surrogate Court will process estate business such as wills, trusts, and administrations at the Totowa Public Library every 3rd Thursday of the Month between the hours of 5pm - 7pm. Appointments must be made and you must pre-file information about the estate at the following:
https://www.passaiccountynj.org/government/passaic-county-surrogate/appointments/totowa-night-court.
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HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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Does your home need repairs? Apply to Totowa's Home Improvement Program. If you live in Totowa and your gross annual income qualifies, you can receive up to $20,000 to use on house repairs. For more information please click here.
Contractors interested in this Home Improvement Program, please click here for more information.
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS - SNOW ON THE STREETS
As a reminder - there is NO PARKING on snow covered streets. The Borough offers several options to park during this time. Please help keep our streets safe and park your vehicle(s) at these designated areas.
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Another reminder - residents are NOT ALLOWED to throw snow into the street. View Snow Letter with more information
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The Totowa Police Department has issued a warning concerning an important traffic issue:
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There have been several car crashes that involve vehicles that have been parked contrary to traffic and then have pulled out into oncoming traffic. It is a violation of N.J.S. 39:4-135 to park in this manner.
It is required to park on the right side of the roadway and in the direction of traffic.
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The fine for this violation is $55.
Fire Department Notice
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Interested in serving your community? We are ALWAYS looking for new volunteers to join our department and help us to keep our community safe. Training is free! Call 973-956-8644 or stop by any firehouse for more information.
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Fire Department Notice
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Always be sure to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors! Not sure if your detector needs to be replaced? Give our department a call and we can assist you in determining whether your detector should be replaced. If either detector sounds, call 911 right away!