Berkeley To Begin Brush Collection From Tropical Storm Isaias

BERKELEY, NJ — Berkeley Township will begin collecting brush generated from Tropical Storm Isaias. The brush must be tied in light bundles and in 4-foot lengths, as per normal brush pickup guidelines, the township says.

Collection will begin Thursday. Berkeley's Parks and Public Works Departments have been working "feverishly" to clear roadways, said Mayor Carmen Amato. He anticipates their work will continue into next week.

"Beginning next Thursday, they will pick up curbside residential brush," Amato said. "We ask that residents be patient and to please tie the brush per pick up guidelines."

Residents can call Public Works with questions at 732-349-4616.

Tropical Storm Isaias brought down trees and caused significant damage to parts of Berkeley, destroying a dugout and toppling the bleachers at the Little League complex. Read more: Tropical Storm Isaias Causes Damage, Outages In Berkeley

The National Weather Service spotted a tornado Tuesday morning in Barnegat and placed Berkeley under a tornado warning.

Most of the town lost power. Only 114 Berkeley customers remain without electricity as of 9:30 a.m. Friday, according to Jersey Central Power & Light.

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