Please Read the Following Before Participating in This Program:

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.

Gas-powered leaf blowers are prohibited year-round within the township of Maplewood effective January 1, 2023.

Please note the following:

• Weather and equipment failures may cause a delay in the collection schedule; delays should not be more than 1 or 2 days.
• If the township gets ahead of schedule, the team may come through your section early, but will also return during your scheduled week.
• No leaves shall be put in the street more than 7 days prior to your scheduled collection week.
• No leaves shall be put in the street after the Sunday of your final collection week.
• No plastic bags or branches may be mixed with the leaves. If evidence of such items or other waste items are found, the leaves will not be collected.

The Department of Public Works will not collect any leaves after the last scheduled week of collection. After this week, 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 this program and until the leaf pile at our facility is removed; after removal, absolutely no further leaves will be accepted at the facility.

Leaf Collection 2024: