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Setting up utilities in Passaic

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

Your utilities in Passaic

Who to call for each service in Passaic, 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.

Start or stop service1 (800) 436-7734
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

Passaic Division of Engineering

Engineering builds, repairs and improves the City’s sanitary sewers.

PVWC’s rate sheet lists Passaic sewer flat rates and metered rates.

Customer service1 (973) 365-5624cityofpassaic.com (opens cityofpassaic.com in a new tab)

Trash & recycling

Passaic Department of Public Works

Recycle Coach has trash and recycling schedules for each address.

Customer service1 (973) 365-5654cityofpassaic.com (opens cityofpassaic.com in a new tab)

What Passaic 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 Passaic

Cali Carting handles trash pickup for the City of Passaic; reach them at 201-991-5400 with questions or concerns. Gaeta Recycling handles recycling; call 973-278-6625 with questions for Gaeta.

Check the Recycle Coach app, which has trash and recycling schedules tailored to individual addresses. Residents can view schedules and set up automatic reminders on their smartphones.

Sources: PSE&G, Passaic Valley Water Commission, Passaic Division of Engineering, Passaic Department of Public Works, EIA.

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