2018 Spring Leaf Collection In Brick Coming Up

BRICK, NJ — If you've had enough of winter and you refuse to acknowledge that it's hanging around like an unwanted guest, the Brick Township Department of Public Works is encouraging residents to get their spring outdoor cleanup done.

The department announced it will start its spring leaf collections on Monday, April 9. The pickup schedule corresponds to your recycling day, so if you want curbside pickup, this is your opportunity.

The schedule is as follows:

• If your recycling day is Friday, put your leaves out by Monday, April 9
• If your recycling day is Monday, put your leaves out by Thursday, April 12
• If your recycling day is Tuesday, put your leaves out by Tuesday, April 17
• If your recycling day is Wednesday, put your leaves out by Friday, April 20
• If your recycling day is Thursday, put your leaves out by Wednesday, April 25

Residents are asked to have your bagged leaves at the curb by 6 a.m. on the date listed above. Do not put branches, twigs or other debris in bags.

Leaves also may be brought to the Brick Township Recycling Center, Ridge Road, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Leaves also can be brought to the Ocean County Recycling Center, New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood.

Photo by Karen Wall, Patch staff