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Toms River Announces Spring Brush Collections
Hint: You might want to get started on that outdoor spring cleanup this weekend, if the snow has melted enough.
TOMS RIVER, NJ — If you're looking for a sure sign of spring, here's one: Toms River has scheduled its spring leaf and branch collections.
For brush and branches, the curbside pickup of shrub and tree trimmings and branches will begin the week of April 2, the day after Easter. Collections will end April 13, township officials said.
Branches must be less than 4 inches in diameter and all material must be in lengths of 4 feet or less and weigh less than 50 pounds.
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Do not bag brush. Do not tie up twigs or branches.
Put material to be picked up at the curb before 6:30 a.m. on April 2.
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If you have any question regarding brush collection, please call 732-255-1000, extension 8171.
The leaf collection schedule, which is separate from the brush collection, is based on your recycling pickup day.
- If your recycling day is on a Monday, leaf pickup will be once during the week of April 16
- If your recycling day is on a Tuesday, leaf pickup will be once during the week of April 23
- If your recycling day is on a Wednesday, leaf pickup will be once during the week of April 30
- If your recycling day is on a Thursday, leaf pickup will be once during the week of May 7
Put your bagged leaves curbside by 6:30 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week. Only leaves in plastic bags will be collected.
Sometimes we are ahead of schedule. You should put your bagged leaves to the curb before your scheduled week begins. We may come early. However, we will still come through your area once again during your scheduled collection week. Questions? Call 732-255-1000, extension 8189.
Leaves are not permitted in landfill. If you miss the curbside collection, bagged or loose leaves, brush, and branches must be brought to the Recycling Convenience Center, 1672 Church Road, east of North Bay Avenue). Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
The recycling center also has free leaf mulch and wood chips. You can pick it up at no cost or arrange for a delivery of either material in 10 cubic yards or 20 cubic yards by calling 732-255-1000 extension 8104.
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