Setting up utilities in Toms River
In Toms River, Jersey Central Power & Light delivers electricity, New Jersey Natural Gas delivers gas, water depends on your address, the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority handles sewer, and the Toms River Department of Public Works handles trash pickup.
Moving to Toms River? Public Grid can set up your electric for you.
Your utilities in Toms River
Who to call for each service in Toms River, and how to start it.
Electric
Jersey Central Power & Light
The electric company for central and northern New Jersey.
To start: Jersey Central Power & Light asks for your Social Security number or a taxpayer ID number when you start service online. It may also ask for a photo ID or proof that you own or rent the home.
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New Jersey Natural Gas
New Jersey Natural Gas serves over half a million New Jersey customers.
To start: Request new service online. A security deposit is required for new NJNG customers, unless first-time residential customers provide a credit reference from their former natural gas or electric utility that is from within the past year and shows an on-time payment history.
Water
Depends on your address
Veolia Water Toms River
Veolia provides drinking water to customers in Ocean County, NJ.
The mainland
To start: Call Veolia’s customer service team at 877-565-1456 to start a new water service.
New Jersey American Water
The largest water service provider in New Jersey.
Barrier island section (check your address)
To start: Start your service online; it takes just a few minutes.
Sewer
Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority
Provides reliable wastewater collection services to its ratepayers.
A property owner can authorize the MUA to bill a tenant directly for sewer service.
Trash & recycling
Toms River Department of Public Works
The Public Works Department collects garbage and recycling.
What Toms River homes pay for electricity
This is Jersey Central Power & Light’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.
$157
Jersey Central Power & Light’s average home bill, per month
19.3¢
Jersey Central Power & Light’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
FAQ
Questions about moving to Toms River
Sources: Jersey Central Power & Light, New Jersey Natural Gas, Veolia Water Toms River, New Jersey American Water, Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority, Toms River Department of Public Works, EIA.
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