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Leaf Collection Regulations

  • Leaves should be raked to the curb or placed in brown biodegradable paper bags curbside no more than seven days prior to the scheduled pickup date.
  • Leaves in plastic bags will not be collected.
  • To help prevent street flooding, please do not place leaves within 10 feet of any storm drain inlet.
  • Residents can leaves to the Recycling Center during normal business hours (Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm; Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm).


2026 Leaf Collection Schedule

District

1st Pickup

2nd Pickup

3rd Pickup

6

Oct 26

Nov 17

Dec 18

3

Oct 28

Nov 23

Dec 21

5

Oct 30

Nov 30

Dec 22

1

Nov 3

Dec 3

 

2

Nov 6

Dec 9

 

4

Nov 12

Dec 15



Please note that there may be variations in the schedule due to weather conditions/emergencies.

If you are unsure of your district, please view the District Listing.

Prior to fall leaf collection, the Borough provides weekly yard waste collection from April 14 through October 16. Please see www.waldwicknj.gov/yardwaste for more information.