2015 Leaf Collection is Rapidly Approaching

The onset of autumn is here as is evidenced by the falling leaves on our lawns and in our yards. We at the Public Works Department would like to advise all homeowners that the leaf collection process for 2015 will begin on November 2.The following is a brief description of the collection process that will be employed by the Department. Past experience has illustrated that the following system is the fastest and most efficient way of completing the collection process.

• The Department will deploy three leaf crews during the collection process:
1. One crew will begin collection in the south end of the township, (Irwin Street/South Derby) areas near route 22.
2. Another crew will begin collection in the north end of the township, (Short Hills Ave., Denham Road ) areas near Morris Ave.
3. A third crew will circumnavigate the township collecting leaves that are placed in paper recyclable bags.
• The Department will continuously canvass the township until all leaves are collected.
• Upon the final collection a street sweeper will canvas the township cleaning each street of any remaining residue.
• Residents and landscapers may begin placing leaves in the curb area, either loose or in paper recyclable bags on October 26. Please be advised that the Department cannot collect leaves that are placed in plastic bags.
• Leaves cannot be placed within ten feet in any direction of a curbside storm drain (catch basin).
• Do not place any debris, (rocks, branches, sticks, etc.) in the leaf piles. If debris is found to be in a pile, that pile will be passed by and not collected until such debris is removed by the homeowner or landscaper.
• Information regarding where our crews are and when they will be in a specific section of town can easily be obtained by calling the Department of Public Works at 973-912-8483.

Following these simple rules will ensure that the upcoming collection process will be as problem free as possible for everyone. Please convey to your landscaper that these rules will be enforced. Remember that your landscaper is your employee and should follow your instructions and comply with the simple rules stated above.

Residents who are late in putting leaves out for collection and miss a pick up, please be advised that we will be back. We will canvass the Township continuously through the month of December contingent upon the weather. In the event of an early snowfall, we will extend the program accordingly.