Hillsborough Leaf Collection Schedule

Press release from the Hillsborough Township:

October 28, 2024

908.369.4313

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LEAF COLLECTION

 Leaf piles must be clear of sticks, branches, logs & other debris;

 Grass clippings, Ornamental grasses, flower potting material, branches, pumpkins & gourds cannot be picked up. Residents are encouraged to bring those items to the Auten Road Dump Site;

 Leaves should not block traffic;

 Leaves should not be piled near intersection corners; this causes sight issues for motorists/ bicyclists/ pedestrians;

 Keep leaf piles clear of drainage ways & catch basins; blocked drainage leads to localized flooding;

 Leaves should not be piled around mailboxes, power poles, fences, fire hydrants, basketball hoops or other obstacles;  Do not park on leaf piles; the heat from a vehicle exhaust system could start a fire.

DO’S AND DON’TS

 Do rake leaves to the edge of the roadway or curb line.

 Do place leaves in a homemade bin with stakes and wire fence to contain in one area (no higher than 36 inches at the curb).

 Do Not bag leaves to be picked up. The vacuum truck will not pick up bagged leaves.

 Do Not place branches or any other debris, such as grass clippings, in the leaves. Sticks and debris clog and damage the equipment.  Do Not park vehicles in front of leaves or near leaves.

 Do Not place leaves in the roadway or ditches.

ORDINANCE #2005-42: YARD WASTE IN ROADWAY - PENALTIES TO INCLUDE FINES UP TO $1250.00

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• Annual Clean Up Drop Off Program
• Grass Drop Off Program
• Leaf Drop Off Program
• Leaf Pick Up Program
• Public Works Membership Program
• Road Maintenance
• Senior Curbside Pickup Program
• Winter Ope

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LEAF COLLECTION

 Leaf piles must be clear of sticks, branches, logs & other debris;

 Grass clippings, Ornamental grasses, flower potting material, branches, pumpkins & gourds cannot be picked up. Residents are encouraged to bring those items to the Auten Road Dump Site;

 Leaves should not block traffic;

 Leaves should not be piled near intersection corners; this causes sight issues for motorists/ bicyclists/ pedestrians;

 Keep leaf piles clear of drainage ways & catch basins; blocked drainage leads to localized flooding;

 Leaves should not be piled around mailboxes, power poles, fences, fire hydrants, basketball hoops or other obstacles;  Do not park on leaf piles; the heat from a vehicle exhaust system could start a fire.

DO’S AND DON’TS

 Do rake leaves to the edge of the roadway or curb line.

 Do place leaves in a homemade bin with stakes and wire fence to contain in one area (no higher than 36 inches at the curb).

 Do Not bag leaves to be picked up. The vacuum truck will not pick up bagged leaves.

 Do Not place branches or any other debris, such as grass clippings, in the leaves. Sticks and debris clog and damage the equipment.  Do Not park vehicles in front of leaves or near leaves.

 Do Not place leaves in the roadway or ditches.

ORDINANCE #2005-42: YARD WASTE IN ROADWAY - PENALTIES TO INCLUDE FINES UP TO $1250.00

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