2007
Leaf Pick-Up Program

Begins: Monday of the week 0f November 12th and runs for four (4) successive weeks
All pickups shall occur on the designated week except if weather conditions are severe

Anyone who wishes to have their leaves picked up by the Borough MUST PLACE the filled biodegradable
bags at the curb for collection.

Frequency of Pickup:
Week 1   November 12 - 16, 2007
Week 2   November 19 - 23, 2007
Week 3   November 26 - 30, 2007
Week 4   December 3 - 7, 2007
                  


District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4 & 5

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WE WILL NOT BE PICKING UP ANY LEAVES BAGGED IN PLASTIC.   All leaves bagged in plastic MUST BE taken to the compost site and completely emptied with bags not left with the leaves, but discarded in the designated receptacles located at the site. . This is  to comply with composting rules and regulations.
For your convenience the compost area will be open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. starting November 12th through December 8th.  20 (twenty) free biodegradable paper bags will be available to each homeowner at the Public Works Garage starting October 22nd through November 21st from 7:30 am until 3:20 pm.  Also the Public Works Garage will be open on Saturday, November  3rd from 9:00am to 1:00pm. for pickup of bags only. Residents MUST present a coupon to obtain these bags.  If additional bags are required they may be purchased by the homeowner at a venue that sells biodegradable bags.
Residents may bring their leaves to the Borough's Compost Facility located on Kenneth avenue regardless of whether they are bagged in biodegradable bags or in plastic.
For your convenience, the compost area will be open Monday thru Saturday from 8:00am to 3:00pm
starting November 12th through December 8th

 

Department of Public Works
405 Spicer Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080

908-755-2187
Joseph Glowacki, Superintendent

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