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<p>A clean Journal Square starts with each of us. Below you'll find resources for reporting issues, trash and recycling guidelines, and ways to get involved in keeping our neighborhood beautiful.</p>
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<h2>Report an Issue</h2>
<p>See something that needs attention? Here's how to report it:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://seeclickfix.com/jersey-city" target="_blank">SeeClickFix</a> – Jersey City's primary tool for reporting potholes, graffiti, illegal dumping, broken streetlights, overflowing trash, and other quality-of-life issues. Available online and on mobile.</li>
<li><strong>Resident Response Center:</strong> (201) 547-4900 – Jersey City's one-stop office for city services, Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM.</li>
<li><strong>Office of Code Compliance</strong> – For property maintenance violations including unkempt lots, accumulated trash, and building code issues.</li>
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<h2>Trash & Recycling</h2>
<p>Look up your collection schedule on the <a href="https://data.jerseycitynj.gov/explore/dataset/garbage-collection-map/table/" target="_blank">Garbage Collection Map</a> or visit the <a href="https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/CityHall/DPW/Sanitation" target="_blank">DPW Sanitation page</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Trash</strong> is collected twice per week. Place trash curbside between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM the night before your scheduled collection day.</li>
<li><strong>Recycling</strong> is collected once per week. Do not place recyclables in plastic bags.</li>
<li><strong>Bulk items</strong> (up to 4 per collection day) – Call (201) 547-4400 to schedule. Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic.</li>
<li><strong>Missed pickups</strong> – Report via <a href="https://seeclickfix.com/jersey-city" target="_blank">SeeClickFix</a> or call (201) 547-4400.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Street Cleaning</h2>
<p>Jersey City runs a regular street sweeping schedule. Move your vehicle according to posted alternate side parking signs so sweepers can clean your block.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://data.jerseycitynj.gov/explore/dataset/street-cleaning-schedule/" target="_blank">Street Cleaning Schedule</a> – Look up your route on Jersey City Open Data.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=6189744&pageId=16676976" target="_blank">Main Road Sweeper Routes</a></li>
<li>Follow <a href="https://x.com/JCParking" target="_blank">@JCParking</a> for real-time updates on parking suspensions.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Beautification Programs</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>The Great Jersey City Cleanup</strong> – An annual citywide cleanup held around Earth Day. Since 2016, nearly 6,000 volunteers have participated. Sign up at <a href="https://jcnj.galaxydigital.com" target="_blank">Serve Jersey City</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.jcmap.org/" target="_blank">Jersey City Mural Arts Program (JCMAP)</a> – Links artists with property owners to paint murals, reducing graffiti and beautifying the city. Over 200 large-scale murals citywide.</li>
<li><a href="https://jcparks.org/about/city-of-trees/" target="_blank">City of Trees</a> – Join the "Tree Lovers Crew" (TLC) through training workshops to help care for Jersey City's urban canopy.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.sustainablejc.org/" target="_blank">Sustainable Jersey City</a> – Partners with JSQCA on monthly Community Green Committee meetings focused on sustainability and neighborhood cleanliness.</li>
</ul>
<h2>How You Can Help</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Report problems promptly</strong> – The more residents report, the faster the city responds. Use <a href="https://seeclickfix.com/jersey-city" target="_blank">SeeClickFix</a> or call (201) 547-4900.</li>
<li><strong>Follow proper trash practices</strong> – Put trash out between 7–10 PM the night before collection. Break down cardboard boxes. Don't bag recyclables.</li>
<li><strong>Move your car for street sweeping</strong> – Check posted signs on your block.</li>
<li><strong>Care for your block</strong> – Sweep sidewalks and gutters, maintain tree pits, and report code violations on neglected properties.</li>
<li><strong>Volunteer</strong> – Sign up at <a href="https://jcnj.galaxydigital.com" target="_blank">Serve Jersey City</a> to join cleanups, tree plantings, and park maintenance events.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Key Organizations</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.sustainablejc.org/" target="_blank">Sustainable Jersey City</a> – Environmental sustainability, tree planting, cleanups, and composting programs.</li>
<li><a href="https://jcparks.org/" target="_blank">Jersey City Parks Coalition</a> – Park development, maintenance, and volunteer events.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.courthousepark.com/" target="_blank">Courthouse Park Advocacy Group</a> – Advocating for green space development in the Journal Square area.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.hcia.org/" target="_blank">Hudson County Improvement Authority</a> – County-level recycling programs and resources.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Get Involved</h2>
<p>Have concerns about cleanliness in Journal Square? Attend one of our monthly meetings to raise issues and connect with fellow residents working to keep our neighborhood clean.</p>
<p>Meetings are held on the <strong>second Monday of every month at 7 PM</strong> at 71 Sip Ave., 6th Floor, Jersey City.</p>
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