Westfield Leaf Collection Schedule

The following information was obtained from the Town of Westfield's website: 

The changing color of leaves and the chill in the air remind us that leaf season is approaching, and the Department of Public Works is busy making preparations for the Town's annual leaf collection program. With cooperation from all residents, and Mother Nature, the Town can continue to provide efficient and timely service.

LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE

As indicated on the attached document, the Town is divided into ten leaf collection areas: Areas 1-6 on the North side and 7-10 on the South side.

Collection will begin simultaneously on the North and South sides on October 22nd and is expected to continue through December 7th. No leaves will be permitted to be raked/blown out into the street after this date.

No leaves will be permitted in the streets until Saturday, October 13th.

Collection will begin in Area 1 on the North side, and Area 7 on the South side and proceed in numerical order. 

HOW RESIDENTS CAN HELP

We emphasize that the success of any leaf collection program is due, in large part, to the cooperation of residents. The Town encourages the use of biodegradable leaf bags for residents who wish to have leaves picked up. Bagging leaves helps the Town comply with the NJ Stormwater regulations and will aid in keeping our streets clean during leaf season. Following are the ways in which you can also help:

Before raking leaves to the street, check the map to find out which area you are in and call the "Leaf Hotline" (789-4120) to determine when the crews will be in your area.  This will minimize the amount of time leaf piles are on the street. 

Residents employing landscapers are required to inform them of the collection schedule and must fill out the coupon on the back of this flyer so their landscapers can enter the Conservation Center.  This permit can be used up until December 14th. As mentioned above, No leaves will be permitted in the streets until Saturday, October 13th.

Tree branches, grass or other debris are not accepted at the Union County compost facilities and piles containing anything other than leaves will not be picked up.

Leaves should be placed in narrow rows along the street, leaving a space along the gutter for drainage.  This will help minimize local flooding during rains.  Do not pile leaves on or near drainage inlets, which can lead to local flooding.

Note: Leaves cannot be placed closer than ten (10) feet from any inlet.

Keep vehicles off the streets during collection days to avoid interference with leaf collection crews.

CAUTION! Do Not Park Cars Over Leaf Piles. Hot exhaust systems can ignite the leaves and cause a car fire. Also, leaves cannot be picked up if a car is in the way.

After December 7th, residents must either place their leaves in BIODEGRADABLE BAGS ONLY at the curb for pickup service (See pickup service information in brochure), or take them to the Conservation Center. If you ignore the schedule and guidelines you will be placing the Town in violation of State Storm water Regulations. In addition, you will be in violation of Westfield Town Code Sections 33-21, 24-1 and 33-5.  The Town Code Sections can be enforced by way of violation notice and fines/penalties.

OTHER LEAF DISPOSAL OPTIONS

In order to further maximize service, the Town offers residents two other leaf disposal options:

Pickup Service.  Residents will be allowed to place their leaves in BIODEGRADABLE BAGS ONLY at the curb for  pickup service.  Residents can  purchase the biodegradable bags from any Home Center.Bags will be picked up  curbside by the Town DPW, via the Leaf Hotline (789-4120).   Please leave your message after the recording including your home address.

Conservation Center. From October 15th to December 14th  (weather permitting) the Conservation Center will be open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for any residents who want to dispose of their leaves directly. Landscapers serving Westfield residents may also haul leaves to the Center during this period, provided they have the required coupon signed by the resident.  The Town Conservation Center will be closed on the following municipal holidays (Columbus Day-October 8, Veterans Day-November 12, Thanksgiving-November 22 & 23). 

Please note:  The Conservation Center will be open during the winter on the following Saturdays: January 5, 12, 19 and March 9 & 23 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. weather permitting. 

CHRISTMAS TREES

Christmas trees must be deposited at the Conservation Center only. They will not be picked up by the Town at the curb.