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Setting up utilities in Paterson

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

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

Your utilities in Paterson

Who to call for each service in Paterson, 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 Paterson Sewer Billing

Paterson’s Finance Department bills the City’s sewer fees.

The City bills sewer charges quarterly to the owners of properties using sewers.

Customer service1 (973) 321-1230patersonnj.gov (opens patersonnj.gov in a new tab)

Trash & recycling

Paterson Department of Public Works

Regular trash is collected twice a week according to your zone.

Customer service1 (973) 321-1488patersonnj.gov (opens patersonnj.gov in a new tab)

What Paterson 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 Paterson

Regular trash is collected twice a week according to your zone. Type in your address on the City’s Garbage Collection page to find your garbage and recycling days, or download the Recycling Coach app.

If your garbage isn’t picked up, the City says to call FILCO directly at 1-833-463-4526 (1-833-GO-FILCO).

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

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.

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