This specially trained unit provides 24 hour/7 day a week coverage for emergencies.

The Middlesex County Hazardous Materials Unit is the primary emergency response unit for hazardous material incidents within the county. This specially trained unit is comprised of 14 career personnel who provide 24 hour/7 days a week coverage to the county’s residents and visitors. There are over 3,000 facilities that work with hazardous materials, in addition to the hundreds of hazardous materials that travel throughout the county’s highways, railways, pipelines, and ports every single day. The unit’s personnel are extensively trained up to the Specialist level in various disciplines. Also, the unit works closely with various agencies including other county agencies, police departments, fire departments, and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to ensure the utmost protection and safety for the citizens and visitors of Middlesex County.

Recycling

Learn more about the recycling programs and events, including hazardous household waste and paint.

OPRA Requests 

Requests for public records will normally be available in accordance with P.L. 2001, c 404, within seven (7) business days, subject to certain exceptions. To request for access to the public records, please click here.

Resources

• Jersey City - Newark UASI - Home New (njuasi.org)
• NJ Department of Environmental Protection
• NJ State Police HAZMAT Response Unit
• HAZMAT Demonstration

Bureau Contact Information:

Bureau Chief: Carlos Morales

732-316-7159