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RECREATION: https://wildwoodcrest.org/recreation.php
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Recreation Department
Frank Basile, Supervisor
(609) 523-0202 or (609) 522-5176 ext. 501 | fbasile@wildwoodcrest.org
Brian Cunniff, Assistant Supervisor/PIO
(609) 523-0202 or (609) 522-5176 ext. 502, bcunniff@wildwoodcrest.org
Wildwood Crest Recreation Commission
The Wildwood Crest Recreation Commission meets monthly seven times per year (no meetings in January, February, July, August and December) at the Crest Pier Recreation Center at 5 pm unless otherwise noted.
Recreation Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule
Wildwood Crest Recreation Commission Volunteers:
Stepter Benns - Term Expires 12/31/28
Natalie DeFelice - Term Expires: 12/31/28
Bryan Vasti - Term Expires: 12/31/27
Don Cabrera: Commissioner
Brian Cunniff: Secretary
Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
The Crest Pier Recreation Center
5800 Ocean Avenue | 609-523-0202
The recreation center offers youth and adult sports programs, senior fitness classes and activities, youth soccer leagues, youth basketball leagues, grammar school dances, a popular day camp and much more! The facility features a state-of-the-art basketball court, a fitness room (free to Crest residents) and various meeting rooms to accommodate small to mid-size groups.
The facility is staffed at least six days per week year round. Open recreation is generally available to the public from October through early June, although schedules vary and are subject to change. The Crest Pier Recreation and Community Center is home to the annual Scoop Taylor Tip-Off Classic and Island basketball tournaments.

The Joseph Von Savage Memorial Pool
8800 New Jersey Avenue | 609-522-0084
The pool offers water aerobics programs, swim lessons for all ages, adult swim training, open swim hours and more! The facility also includes a small meeting room and is available for usage by small to mid-size groups.
The Von Savage Pool is open seven days per week all year long.

Crest Arts Pavilion & Tourism Center
6301 Ocean Avenue | 609-522-0221, 609-849-9213
At the site of the former Crest library, the Crest Arts Pavilion is a new amenity to Wildwood Crest. The facility will serve as Wildwood Crest's hub for all things artisitc, as well as serving as the borough's new tourism center. Located just off the beach and bike path, the Crest Arts Pavilion is perfect for small gatherings and special events.
Recreation Department Responsibilities
The Wildwood Crest Recreation Department offers a variety of fitness classes, youth sports leagues, a FREE fitness room for residents, the John Pantalone Game Room, a modern gymnasium for basketball and other sports and more.
In addition to recreation activities, the Wildwood Crest Recreation Department is also responsible for the Pier Playmates Day Camp; the Scoop Taylor Tip-Off Classic grammar school basketball tournament; the grammar school basketball Island Tournament and Skills Competition; the Wildwood Crest beach box rental program; the planning and organization of most of the borough's special events, including the Summer Music Series at Centennial Park; the Spring and Fall Borough-Wide Sales in conjunction with the Department of Public Works; design of the borough's municipal calendar; the tourism information center at Rambler Road, including the distribution of recycling center tags; the management of the Wildwood Crest Creative Arts Pavilion; a variety of public information initiatives, including management of the borough website and the borough's social media pages and the creation and distribution of official borough press releases; community initaitves such as the "Pink Out" T-shirt sales for chairty during Breast Cancer Awareness month and food and clothing drives at various times of the year; and more.
The Recreation Department also oversees the new Crest Arts Pavilion (6301 Ocean Avenue) and all of the facility's programs and activities.
Other Wildwood Crest Recreation Facilities
Scoop Taylor Park
5801 Ocean Avenue
Large children’s playground, two full-length basketball courts, public restrooms, bicycle rental facility
Washington Avenue Park
Washington and New Jersey Avenues
Large children’s playground, three free public tennis courts, fitness stations
Coleman-Callahan Memorial Park
Rosemary Road and Park Boulevard
Passive park overlooking Sunset Lake, small free fishing pier, kayak launch
Sunset Lake Bayfront Park
New Jersey Avenue from Rambler Road to Monterey Avenue
Passive park overlooking Sunset Lake, kayak launch, gazebo, observation deck
Tennis & Pickleball Courts
6300 Ocean Avenue
Four well-maintained tennis courts and eight permanent pickleball courts, shade structure
Centennial Park
Fern Road and Ocean Avenue
Passive park near beach and bike path, walking/running trails, performing arts stage
Higbee Field
Aster Road and Atlantic Avenue
Little League baseball field; batting cage
Morey Field
Aster Road and Ocean Avenue
Little League baseball/softball field
Bicycle Path
Wide off-street bicycle path from Cresse Road to Rambler Road; on-street bicycle path east-west on Rambler Road between Ocean and Seaview Avenues; on-street bicycle path north-south on Seaview Avenue from Rambler Road to Jefferson Avenue
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Bayview Memorial Park
Preston Avenue at Bayview Drive
Passive park dedicated to those who volunteered and served in World War I. Park also contains information on turtle migration in Wildwood Crest.
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Sunrise Park at Rambler Road
Ocean Avenue between Rambler Road and Lotus Road Children’s playgrounds, splash park, adult fitness equipment, large gazebo, sitting areas, bike racks, walking path, large grassy and landscaped areas, bicycle rental shop, access to and from Wildwood Crest Bike Path
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES: https://wildwoodcrest.org/jobs.php
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Job Opportunities
Updated: October 23rd 2026
Online Employment Applications
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SPECIAL PROJECTS: https://wildwoodcrest.org/specialprojects.php
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Special Projects
Parks & Recreation Projects
Streets and Infrastructure
Beach and Bay Projects
Items on this page are under review by the Board of Commissioners and subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please contact the administration in person, email, by phone or by attending commission meetings. Contact information and meeting schedule are located on this web site.
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Wildwood Crest Boards & Committees
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WEDDINGS: https://wildwoodcrest.org/weddings.php
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Wedding Information
The Borough of Wildwood Crest Welcomes Residents & Visitors To Hold Wedding Ceremonies
Please contact Vicki Mason at (609) 729-8039 for all information concerning a wedding at one of the many beautiful landmarks throughout the Borough. Click here for information on getting married in Wildwood Crest.
The following are some of the many Borough landmarks available for Weddings:
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Beach Pier (Heather Road & The Beach)
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Centennial Park (Fern Road and Ocean Avenue)
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Sunrise Park at Rambler Road (Rambler Road and Ocean Avenue)
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Sunset Lake Gazebo (Miami Road and Bayview Drive)
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Coleman-Callahan Veterans Park (Rosemary Road and Park Boulevard)
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COVID-19: https://wildwoodcrest.org/covid19.php
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COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) INFORMATION HUB
Vaccine Information
Buildings/Parks/Beaches
Public Meetings
Events/Programs
General Information
County/State Information
- Public script for COVI-19 vaccine registration - 1/15/21
- Information on pre-registering for a COVID-19 vaccination -- 1/6/21
- Latest COVID-19 report from county health department - 12/11/20
- Governor bans indoor youth and high school sports through Jan. 1 - 11/30/20
- Details on state's new outdoor gathering limits - 11/30/20
- 14 cases of COVID-19 in Wildwood Crest, per county health department - 11/30/20
- COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Cape May County - 11/24/20
- Governor orders tighter restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise - 11/17/20
- Wildwood Crest up to 16 cases of COVID-19, per health department - 11/13/20
- County health department to offer expanded COVID-19 testing - 11/10/20
- COVID-19 cases continue to rise in county - 11/9/20
- Uptick in COVID-19 cases in Cape May County - 11/2/20
- Grant funding expands COVID-19 testing in Cape May County - 10/22/20
- Latest COVID-19 report from the CMC Health Department - 10/8/20
- Latest COVID-19 reports from the county health department - 9/23/20
- Latest COVID-19 report from the CMCM Department of Health - 9/15/20
- Latest COVID-19 report from CMC health department - 8/31/20
- Indoor dining can resume Friday, as per governor - 8/31/20
- Latest COVID-19 update from CMC health department - 8/19/20
- Small Landlord Emergency Grant Program information - 8/10/20
- Cape May County currently with 74 cases of COVID-19 - 8/10/20
- Governor tightens restrictions on indoor gatherngs - 8/3/20
- Active long-term care COVID-19 cases in CMC continue to drop, per health department - 8/3/20
- Update on COVID-19 testing sites in Cape May County - 7/29/20
- Latest COVID-19 update from CMC health department - 7/27/20
- Latest COVID-19 update from county health department - 7/21/20
- Latest COVID-19 update from county health department - 7/13/20
- COVID-19 update from CMC health department - 7/9/20
- Latest COVID-19 update from county health department - 7/6/20
- County, local officials urge public to wear masks - 7/1/20
- Tuesday 6/30 COVID-19 report from CMC Health Department - 7/1/20
- Thursday 6/25 COVID-19 reports from the CMC Health Department - 6/25/20
- Latest COVID-19 report from the Cape May County Health Department - 6/24/20
- Primary Election Information - 6/18/20
- County library to begin curbside pickup June 29 - 6/18/20
- Five new cases of COVID-19 in Cape May County, per health department - 6/17/20
- Latest COVID-19 report from the county health department - 6/15/20
- Cape May County Zoo to reopen June 13 - 6/11/20
- COVID-19 report: Two deaths, one new case in county - 6/11/20
- Two new cases of COVID-19 in county, per health department - 6/10/20
- Governor raises limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings - 6/9/20
- Latest update from the Cape May County Department of Health - 6/9/20
- Two new cases of COVID-19 in county, per health department - 6/4/20
- No new cases of COVID-19 reported in Cape May County - 6/3/20
- Latest COVID-19 update from Cape May County Health Department - 6/2/20
- County health department releases updated COVID-19 chart - 5/28/20
- 18 new COVID-19 cases in county as per health department - 5/27/20
- Latest COVID-19 report from county health department - 5/26/20
- Friday 5/22 update on COVID-19 from county health department - 5/22/20
- County social-distancing ambassador program announces more dates - 5/22/20
- Latest COVID-19 report from county health department - 5/21/20
- Nine new cases of COVID-19 in county, as per health department - 5/19/20
- Latest COVID-19 report, info on contact tracing - 5/18/20
- Four new cases, two deaths in latest CMC health department COVID-19 report - 5/13/20
- Latest COVID-19 report from the county health department - 5/12/20
- Cape May County announces social distance ambassador program - 5/12/20
- County sets up COVID-19 information dashboard - 5/12/20
- Seven new cases of COVID-19 in Cape May County, per health department - 5/11/20
- Cape May County and Governor's Office actively discussing reopening proposal - 5/11/20
- Latest COVID-19 report from the Cape May County Health Department - 5/7/20
- Proposal for the safe, thoughtful and progressive opening of the County of Cape May - 5/5/20
- Resolution supporting the proposal for the opening of Cape May County - 5/5/20
- County submits plan for reopening to governor's office - 5/5/20
- Latest COVID-19 report from the Cape May County Health Department - 5/5/20
- Cape May County resolution to rescind ban on short-term rentals beginning June 1 - 5/5/20
- Seven new cases of COVID-19 in county, per health department - 4/30/20
- Latest COVID-19 update from the Cape May County Health Department - 4/29/30
- 12 new cases of COVID-19 in county, as per county health department - 4/28/20
- Latest COVID-19 update from Cape May County Health Department - 4/27/20
- 26 new cases of COVID-19 in county, as per Health Department - 4/24/20
- Health department reports 21 new cases of COVID-19 in Cape May County - 4/23/20
- Wednesday 4/22 update from the Cape May County Department of Health - 4/22/20
- Six new COVID-19 cases, two additional fatalities per CMC Health Department - 4/20/20
- Latest update from the Cape May County Health Department - 4/17/20
- CMC Health Department announces two additional COVID-19 deaths - 4/16/20
- CMC up to 160 active cases of COVID-19, as per health department - 4/15/20
- Latest information on drive-through COVID-19 testing - 4/15/20
- Cape May County creates Business Recovery Task Force - 4/15/20
- Latest update from the Cape May County Health Department - 4/13/20
- 145 active cases of COVID-19 in Cape May County, as per health department - 4/11/20
- County freeholders pass resolution restricting short-term rentals - 4/9/20
- Wednesday 4/8 update from CMC Health Department - 4/9/20
- Area long-term care facility sees multiple COVID-19 cases; CMC up to 83 active cases - 4/7/20
- Cape May County opens drive-through COVID-19 testing site - 4/3/20
- Friday 4/3 update from CMC Health Department - 4/3/20
- New Jersey extends tax filing deadline to July 15 - 4/1/20
- COVID-19 Information for New Jersey Businesses - 3/31/20
- CMC Department of Health Update 3/31/20 - 3/31/20
- Statewide COVID-19 Information Hub - 3/31/20
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Videos of Past Meetings: https://wildwoodcrest.org/pastmeetings.php
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Links to videos of past meetings of the Board of Commissioners
2026
July 1, 2026
June 17, 2026
June 3, 2026
May 20, 2026
May 6, 2026
April 15, 2026
April 1, 2026
March 18, 2026
March 4, 2026
February 18, 2026
February 4, 2026
January 21, 2026
January 5, 2026
2025
December 18, 2025
December 3, 2025
November 18, 2025
November 6, 2025
October 22, 2025
October 8. 2025
September 24, 2025
September 10, 2025
August 26, 2025
August 13, 2025
July 30, 2025
July 9, 2025
June 25, 2025
June 11, 2025
May 27, 2025
May 14, 2025
April 30, 2025
April 9, 2025
March 26, 2025
March 12, 2025
Feb. 19, 2025
Feb. 5, 2025
Jan. 22, 2025
Jan. 2, 2025
2024
Dec. 18, 2024
Dec.4, 2024
Nov. 20, 2024
Nov. 6, 2024
Oct. 15, 2024 (meeting changed from Oct. 23, 2024)
Oct. 2, 2024
Sept. 26, 2024 (special meeting)
Sept. 18, 2024
Sept. 4, 2024
August 21, 2024
August 7, 2024
July 25, 2024
July 10, 2024
June 19, 2024
June 5, 2024
May 22, 2024
May 8, 2024
April 27, 2024
April 9, 2024
March 27, 2024
March 6, 2024
February 21, 2024
February 7, 2024
January 24, 2024
January 2, 2024
2023
December 20, 2023
December 6, 2023
November 21, 2023
November 1, 2023
October 18, 2023
October 4, 2023
September 20, 2023
September 6, 2023
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August 2, 2023
July 19, 2023
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April 26, 2023
April 5, 2023
March 22, 2023
March 8, 2023
February 22, 2023
February 8, 2023
January 25, 2023
January 4, 2023
2022
December 28, 2022
December 7, 2022
November 22, 2022
November 9, 2022
October 26, 2022
October 5, 2022
September 21, 2022
September 7, 2022
August 24, 2022
August 3, 2022
July 20, 2022
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June 22, 2022
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May 25, 2022
May 11, 2022
April 27, 2022
April 13, 2022
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February 2, 2022
January 19, 2022
January 4, 2022
2021
December 22, 2021
December 8, 2021
November 24, 2021
November 3, 2021
March 31, 2021
March 17, 2021
February 24, 2021
February 10, 2021
January 27, 2021
January 6, 2021
2020
December 9, 2020
November 18, 2020
October 21, 2020
October 7, 2020
September 23, 2020
September 2, 2020
August 19, 2020
August 5, 2020
July 22, 2020
June 17, 2020
June 3, 2020
May 20, 2020
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Municipal Clerk: https://wildwoodcrest.org/municipalclerk.php
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Municipal Clerk
Patricia A. Feketics, RMC, CMR, Municipal Clerk/Registrar
Phone: 609.729.8040
Fax:609.522.7108
E-Mail: clerk@wildwoodcrest.org or pfeketics@wildwoodcrest.org
Vicky Mason, Deputy Municipal Clerk/Deputy Registrar
Phone: 609.729.8039
Email: vmason@wildwoodcrest.org
The Office of the Municipal Clerk has many statutory duties, which include acting as secretary to the governing body, chief administrative officer for all local elections, registrar of voters and the custodian of records. The Office of the Clerk also facilitates the issuance of various licenses and permits.
Acting as Secretary to the Governing body, the Office of the Municipal Clerk maintains all records with regard to the Borough’s local ordinances, resolutions, and public proceedings. The Municipal Clerk prepares the agendas for all commission meetings and officially records the minutes for those meetings; processes, records and files ordinances and resolutions and other official documents.
Serving as the Borough’s Election Official, the Municipal Clerk serves as the Registrar of Voters, accepts petitions for vacancies in local elected offices, provides materials for local and school board elections, selects polling locations and calculates and maintains custody of election results.
As the official Custodian of all borough records and documents, the Municipal Clerk is also responsible for all Open Public Records Requests (OPRA), as well as Right to Know Requests. The Clerk’s Office is a major source of information for our residents and as such, all open public record requests are accepted through this office.
Rental Application-Registration
All property owners who are renting or offering to rent any apartment, house or condominium unit must file an application/registration. Owner will be invoiced for any applicable fees or may contact the Mercantile Office at (609) 729-8039 or via email at vmason@wildwoodcrest.org for applicable fees.
Landlord Registration Statement
State Law (N.J.S.A. 46:8-28 ) requires every landlord to file a registration form with the clerk of the municipality where the dwelling is situated, for any building with a single unit dwelling or two unit dwelling that is not owner occupied.
In accordance with State Law (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.) any building with three or more dwellings must register with the Bureau of Housing Inspection, P.O. Box 810, Trenton, NJ 08625, (609) 633-6225
Zoning Use Compliance
All new mercantile license applicants must apply for a Certificate of Zoning Use Compliance. Fee of $50 must accompany application and must be paid separately from any other fees. (If a certificate was issued at property closing a new certificate is not required. Include a copy of the certificate with your rental license application.
Dog & Cat Licenses
Dog and cat licenses can also be obtained from and paid for in the clerk's office. They are renewable in January of each year.
Parking Permits
Seasonal parking permits are available for purchase at the clerk's office on the first floor of Borough Hall Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $250 for the season. All parking permits must be purchased in person. Cash, check or money order only. Parking permits allow the purchaser to park at any metered parking space at any time during the summer season (May 15-Sept. 15). Permits are NOT replaceable if lost or stolen.
Application For 2026 Seasonal Parking Permit
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Planning & Zoning: https://wildwoodcrest.org/planningzoning.php
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Planning & Zoning
Pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey, the duties of the Borough of Wildwood Crest Planning Board include but are not limited to the development and re-examination of the municipality’s Master Plan, subdivision and site plan review and variance relief in conjunction therewith, the official map of the municipality, and the zoning ordinance of the municipality.
The Planning Board of the Borough of Wildwood Crest has nine regular members and four alternate members and meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Court Room in Borough Hall unless such day is a national holiday.
Members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend Planning Board meetings.
CLICK HERE FOR PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDAS
CLICK HERE FOR PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Planning Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. in Borough Hall unless otherwise noted
CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE OF PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS
RESIDENTIAL ZONING FACT SHEETS
-- What is allowed to be built on my lot? Zoning Bulk Requirements
-- Porches/Decks/Patios
-- Pools
-- Fences
-- Curb Cuts
-- Accessory Structures
Land Use Office / Permitting
Wildwood Crest Borough Hall
6101 Pacific Avenue, Second Floor, Wildwood Crest, NJ, 08260
Rick Allen, Zoning Official
Phone: (609) 729-8090 | Fax: (609) 522-7380
Email: rallen@wildwoodcrest.org
Pamela Riper, Land Use Secretary
Phone: (609) 729-8089
Email: priper@wildwoodcrest.org
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Public Works: https://wildwoodcrest.org/publicworks.php
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Department of Public Works
HOURS & CONTACT
Office Hours: 7 am-2 pm Monday through Friday
Main Phone: 609-522-7446
Fax: 609-729-7534
Steve Shearer, Superintendent
Email: sshearer@wildwoodcrest.org
Nick Ebner, Assistant Superintendent
Email: nebner@wildwoodcrest.org
Julia Tait, Senior Account Clerk
Email: jtait@wildwoodcrest.org
The Wildwood Crest Department of Public Works handles the maintenance and beautification of the various borough streets, buildings, parks, beach, bike path, beach pier and more, as well as refuse removal for borough residents and businesses.
The Department is responsible for fleet maintenance; buildings and facilities maintenance; maintenance of roads, including salting and snow plowing, patching of potholes, weed control, storm debris removal and litter control; The Department of Public Works also rakes, cleans and maintains nearly two miles of beach; builds and maintains beach walkways at all borough street ends and is responsible for all landscaping chores for borough buildings and parks.
The Department of Public Works also works in concert with other borough departments on the organization and setup of special events throughout the year.
Borough-Wide Yard Sale
The annual Wildwood Crest Borough-Wide Yard Sale is set for the first Saturday in May. Registration information to be announced.
Beach Sweep Information
-- Spring: Saturday, April 11, 9 am-12 noon
-- Fall: TBA
(Staged out of gazebo at Rambler Road and Ocean Avenue; free shredding event for Wildwood Crest residents each day)
Call 609-522-7446 to register or for more information
Trash & Recycling Drop-Off Information
(located on Bayview Drive between Newark Ave. and Jefferson Ave.)
- October 1 through May 31: Mon.-Fri. 7 am-2 pm; Sun. 12 noon-4 pm (closed Saturday)
- June 1 through September 30: Mon-Thu. 7 am-2 pm; Fri. 7 am-5 pm; Sunday 7 am-5 pm (closed Saturday)
(NOTE: All residents must display official DPW Recycling Center tag when dropping off trash/recyclables; call 609-522-7446 for info)
Trash / Recycle Tags
Yearly Trash / Recycle Tags are available to all homeowners in the Borough of Wildwood Crest. They are available at the Crest Arts Pavilion (6301 Ocean Avenue) with proof of residency.
- Click here for information on the Cape May County curbside recycling program
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THIS FACILITY IS FOR HOUSEHOLD TRASH AND RECYCLING ONLY!
ALL BULK ITEMS MUST BE CALLED IN AHEAD OF TIME ON YOUR REGULAR TRASH DAY.
ITEMS WE DO NOT ACCEPT:
- TIRES
- PAINT
- CONCRETE/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (CAPE MININING & RECYCLING)
- FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
- CAR BATTERIES
- DIRT/SOIL
- HAZARD MATERIALS
Note: Recyclables should not be bagged. Click here for more information
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NOTICE:
MATTRESS & BOX SPRING DISPOSAL- MUST BE WRAPPED IN A MATTRESS BAG; MUST CALL AHEAD FOR PICKUP (do not drop off at trash/recycling center)!
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**Please contact Public Works Office with any questions.
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Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority Information:
Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority, NJ | (cmcmua.com)
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