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Setting up utilities in Clifton

In Clifton, PSE&G delivers electricity, PSE&G delivers gas, the Passaic Valley Water Commission runs water, the City of Clifton Sewer Utility handles sewer, and the Clifton Department of Public Works handles trash pickup.

Moving to Clifton? Public Grid can set up your electric for you.

Your utilities in Clifton

Who to call for each service in Clifton, and how to start it.

ServiceProviderHow to start

Electric

PSE&G

The electric company for Newark and much of New Jersey.

To start: PSE&G asks for your Social Security number when you start service. Its start-service page doesn’t list another ID you can give instead.

Or let Public Grid set it up →
Start or stop service1 (800) 436-7734Start online (opens nj.myaccount.pseg.com in a new tab)
Read our PSE&G guide

Gas

PSE&G

PSE&G supplies electric and gas service to New Jersey customers.

To start: Start service online with your Social Security number. A security deposit may be required for a new customer. If there is a large previous balance at your new address, visit a Customer Service Center with valid ID, proof of your previous address, and a lease, deed or (for landlords) eviction notice.

Customer service1 (800) 436-7734Start online (opens nj.myaccount.pseg.com in a new tab)

Water

Passaic Valley Water Commission

PVWC is a public water supplier owned by Paterson, Clifton and Passaic.

Customer service1 (973) 340-4300pvwc.com (opens pvwc.com in a new tab)

Sewer

City of Clifton Sewer Utility

Clifton’s Tax Collector handles billing and collection of sewer bills.

Sewer charges are paid semiannually by the property owner.

Customer service1 (973) 470-5830cliftonnj.org (opens cliftonnj.org in a new tab)

Trash & recycling

Clifton Department of Public Works

Garbage is collected twice a week, in sections six days a week.

Customer service1 (973) 470-2239cliftonnj.org (opens cliftonnj.org in a new tab)

What Clifton homes pay for electricity

This is PSE&G’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.

$149

PSE&G’s average home bill, per month

25.9¢

PSE&G’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)

Estimate your PSE&G bill

FAQ

Questions about moving to Clifton

Garbage is collected twice a week, on the days set for your section; the City’s Recycling Guide lists pickup days. Put out up to 3 barrels or securely tied plastic bags at the curb the night before your collection day.

Download the Recycle Coach app. Clifton residents can use it to get pickup reminders and answer questions on what you can and cannot recycle.

Sources: PSE&G, Passaic Valley Water Commission, City of Clifton Sewer Utility, Clifton Department of Public Works, EIA.

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.

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