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"Yard Waste" includes grass, brush, branches (less than 4 feet long or 4 inches in diameter*) and leaves it does not include dirt, rocks and very large (greater than 4 feet long or 4 inches in diameter) branches.
*Branches may be tied and bundled weighing less than 50 pounds if no bag or barrel is used.
Yard Waste, excluding grass may be brought to the Recycling Center. Grass clippings are not accepted at the recycling center at any time.
April 1 to October 31 Collected curbside 1 time per week as follows:
Place yard waste curbside in paper bags or trash barrels (max 32 gallons). Large green landscaper barrels are not acceptable.
For missed pick-ups of yard waste and / or leaves, please call Gaeta at 973-278-6625.
Beginning mid-October through November, residents (with proof of residency) will be given 15 free leaf bags from the Recycling Center while supplies last. Additional bags can be purchased at the Recycling Center throughout the year at 3 bags per $1 while supplies last.
Leaves may also be brought to the Recycling Center.
Compost material is generated by yard waste that is collected at the Recycling Center and is available to the public (at no charge) for use in their own yards.