Setting up utilities in Trenton
In Trenton, PSE&G delivers electricity, PSE&G delivers gas, Trenton Water Works runs water and sewer, and the City of Trenton Department of Public Works handles trash pickup.
Your utilities in Trenton
Who to call for each service in Trenton, and how to start it.
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.
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.
Water & sewer
Trenton Water Works
A municipal utility owned and operated by the City of Trenton.
To start: Call the water billing office at 609-989-3055 to have your water turned on.
In the City, water and sewer are on the regular quarterly water bill, assessed against the property.
Trash & recycling
City of Trenton Department of Public Works
Its Solid Waste division collects solid waste, including bulk items.
What Trenton 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)
FAQ
Questions about moving to Trenton
Sources: PSE&G, Trenton Water Works, City of Trenton Department of Public Works, EIA.
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