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Fall Leaf and Branch Collection

2021 FALL BRANCH AND LEAF PICKUP

The zone listing can be accessed anytime, by calling (732) 968-1023 x 6689. 

                Branches             Leaves ONLY       Leaves ONLY

South of Route 22            October 11           November 1          November 22

Side of the Mountain        October 18           November 8           December 6

Top of the Mountain         October 25           November 15         December 13

The program is for routine maintenance, not for lot clearing.  Excessive piles will not be collected.  Leaves may be bagged or raked to the curb line, but may not be placed in the street.  Placing leaves in the street is not only prohibited per the state and local regulations governing stormwater (leaves in the street allow debris to filter into the storm sewers) but also can cause hazardous travel on roads for cars and pedestrians. Grass clippings are not collected.  Branches should be stacked for easy chipping, all facing one direction.  Stickers should be stacked separately.

The dates listed above are when residents should have their branches/leaves out by.  It does not mean that the debris will be collected on that date, it means that DPW will be starting in that zone on that date.  If DPW has come through your zone (your street) already, please refrain from repiling leaves until closer to the next pick-up date for your zone. 

Guidelines for Branches

• Limbs over 6” in diameter will not be collected        
• Small branches-bundle with brush 
• Sticker bushes in a separate pile       
• Do not mix leaves with the branches & brush
• Keep debris away from fire hydrants
• Place branches curbside, not in the street 

Guidelines for Leaves

• Pile leaves curbside for pick-up by the leaf vacuum – Do not place in street
• Place bagged leaves curbside – Do not place in street
• Bags available from local hardware store or from Town Hall, Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:00, while supplies last (limit of 15 per household)