LEAVES: Leaves are collected March 1 through April 30 and October 1 through December 31. Leaves may be placed in the street ten days prior to collection. Schedules for putting out leaves and the collection is available in the Recycling Office. Do NOT blow leaves into the lane of traffic. Wet leaves in the road may create a slippery surface and therefore a traffic hazard. Leaf piles must not extend more than five feet into the roadway. Per DEP regulations, leaves must be at least ten feet from any storm drain. LEAVES AND BRUSH MUST BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM EACH OTHER. Keep garbage and other debris out of leaves.
BRUSH: Do not have piles of brush extend into the lane of traffic. Be careful near intersections where sight distances may be hampered. Do NOT mix brush with leaves or garbage.
GRASS: DO NOT PLACE GRASS AT THE CURB. Summonses are issued for grass dumped at the curb.
This is the best way in which to manage grass clippings from lawns is to cut it and leave it. The flyer from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection explains in detail the benefits of this lawn management process.
Do NOT mix trash or other debris (such as glass, metal etc.) with leaves, grass clippings or brush. Non-vegetative debris does not decompose and interferes with the composting process, therefore making for an inferior end product. Metal and glass may also cause damage to costly equipment. Additionally, glass or metal may harm employees during the collection and processing of leaves, grass and brush.
SNOW REMOVAL: When plowing driveways, parking lots or other areas, be advised it is against Township Ordinance #3-10.5 to plow the snow onto public sidewalks or roads.
Call 732-531-5001 for more information.