Summer’s First Heat Wave Hits West Orange: Garbage Times Change This Week

WEST ORANGE, NJ — An early summer heat wave is already leaving an impact on West Orange.

Weather forecasters are predicting that a blazing heat wave is headed New Jersey’s way this week. Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected across the state.

In West Orange, forecasters say the temperature could reach upwards of 101 degrees on Thursday and Friday. There is also a chance of rain on Friday and Saturday nights – potentially putting a damper on nearby Independence Day fireworks shows.

According to a township advisory, garbage and recycling collection will begin earlier than usual between Wednesday and Friday due to the extreme heat.

Residents should place their bins at the curb by 5 a.m., the township said – and it may be a routine that they should bookmark for later.

“Please be advised that as high temperatures hit our area over the summer months, we ask that residents be prepared for earlier collection and should put bins out the night before or by 5 a.m. on the morning of collection,” the township stated.

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