Maplewood Township: 2021 Leaf Collection - Update On Sustainability Practices

Press release from the Maplewood Township:

October 21, 2021 - 3:02pm

Maplewood's 2021 leaf collection kicked off this week, with pick-up beginning October 18. Before participating in this program, the Maplewood Township Environmental Advisory Committee and Department of Public Works ask that all residents consider the following:

Sustainable gardening practices provide an opportunity for residents to reduce emissions and noise pollution while nourishing their property with no additional expense. Rather than blowing leaves, please consider mulch-mowing, simply mowing the leaves and allowing the shredded leaves and grass clippings to fall back into the lawn. The shredded material will decompose to organically nourish the soil and turf for stronger growth. Leaves may also be placed around shrubs, trees, garden beds and backyard compost piles. These widely accepted practices, already embraced by many residents and landscaping professionals, are in keeping with Maplewood’s Environmental Advisory Committees mission and Maplewood is Green initiatives which are dedicated to helping residents achieve safe, sustainable and appealing properties.  

REMINDER: Use of gas leaf blowers are illegal in Maplewood in May, June, July, August, and September. Violations are subject to fine.

Residents are also reminded of the following:

A schedule for the 2021 leaf collection can be found below. The Department of Public Works will not collect any leaves after the last scheduled date of collection. After this date, residents are solely responsible for the disposal of their leaves. Disposal of leaves is permitted at the Public Works Facility (359 Boyden Avenue) for the duration of one week after the last scheduled collection has taken place. After this period, no further leaves will be accepted at the facility. Additional leaf collection information, including a map of DPW Sections, can be found HERE.

LEAF COLLECTION 2021

This press release was produced by the Maplewood Township. The views expressed here are the author’s own.