The Department of Public Works is operated by the township of Edison in New Jersey. The department works for the development, improvement and maintenance of the township s infrastructure. It specializes in waste management, garbage collection and recycling services. The department provides traffic maintenance, snow and tree removal, and street sweeping and paving and services. The Department of Public Works is also responsible for the maintenance of the township s parks and buildings. In addition, the department offers yard and trash waste collection services. The Department of Public Works is responsible for granting soil import and exportation permits. The township of Edison in New Jersey works for the welfare of the general public.