Wharton Municipal Alliance and the Borough of Wharton are hosting a Spring Fling Sock Hop Senior Dance on April 10th. Registration is required. To register click here or call, email or visit Town Hall.
On July 18, 2025 the groundbreaking was held for Wharton's newest park, the Fields at Orchard Mine. This will be located on North Main Street right by the American Legion.
Please see the draft renderings below:
Bagged Yard Waste pick up begins on Monday, April 6th and runs every Monday, except holidays, until November 23rd. Check your calendar for exact dates. Free yard waste bags for Wharton Residents are available at the Recycling Center during their regular hours.
Please note:
- Leaves and grass clippings must be put into paper yard waste bags or a refuse can. No plastic bags are able to be picked up.
- A refuse can may be used only for leaves, grass clippings or small twigs and sticks.
- Leaves and grass are the only acceptable items to be put in paper yard waste bags.
- All brush (branches, bushes and sticks) must be no longer than six feet and tied in bundles that weigh less than fifty pounds.
- No branches or limbs greater than four inches in diameter will be picked up.
- No tree or shrub stumps will be taken.
Curbside pick up of loose leaves begins October 19th & runs through December 4th. There are no set dates for pick up. Please place your leaves at the curb without blocking sidewalks or crosswalks and at least 7ft from any storm drain. Do not put anything other than leaves in the pile.
If you have questions about yard waste pick up please call the DPW at 973-361-8444 x2758.
The Borough of Wharton is now accepting applications for Summer Recreation Program Director and Summer Recreation Program Assistant Director-
SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR – The Borough of Wharton in Morris County is seeking a highly motivated, responsible, and well-rounded individual for a Summer Recreation Director position. Experience working with children and Adult & Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED certification is required. A background investigation will also be completed. This is a temporary position for the 2026 Summer Recreation Program. The salary range is between $8,500 and $10,000 based on experience. The Director is responsible for planning the program and running the program for approximately 100 children ranging from age 5 - 8th grades from Monday, June 29th through Friday, August 14th. Summer Recreation runs Monday-Friday from 9am – 12pm during that time period. The Director is responsible for managing all other Summer Recreation staff members as well. Applications must be submitted online by April 15, 2026. EOE.
Applications can be found at www.whartonnj.com/index.php/borough/employment-applications.
SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / MEDICAL DIRECTOR – The Borough of Wharton in Morris County is seeking a highly motivated, responsible, and well-rounded individual for a Summer Recreation Assistant Director / Medical Director position. Experience working with children, Adult & Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED certification is required. A background investigation will be completed. This is a temporary position for the 2026 Summer Recreation Program. The salary range is between $7,000 and $8,500 based on experience. The Assistant Director is responsible for helping the Director plan the program and run the program for approximately 100 children ranging from age 5 - 8th grades from Monday, June 29th through Friday, August 14th. Summer Recreation is Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.- 12pm during that time period. Applications must be submitted online by April 15, 2026. EOE.