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Leaf Collection Program                           Click here for Leaf and Landscape Waste Burning Information

 

Warren Township Road District's Annual Leaf Collection Program begins the week of Monday, October 17, 2011 and will run THROUGH the week of Monday, November 21, 2011. The last day of leaf pickup will be on Saturday, November 26, 2011. Residents are asked to rake leaves to the curb where vacuum trucks will collect them. Waste Management will make six trips throughout the Township Road District to collect leaves. Leaves will be picked up along every street and road within the Township Road District on each trip. Each pass through the Township Road District may take several days. Residents are reminded that once the collection truck makes its final run in your neighborhood, it will not return to collect any additional leaves. 

Waste Management will make every effort to collect leaves along each Township roadway every week. However, factors such as weather or large volumes of leaves may slow down collection. The target collection dates are shown on the Leaf Collection Schedule Map.  To see a specific list of roads color-coded by day, please see the Leaf Collection Road List.

Due to the limited reach of the vacuum truck, the rows of leaves should begin at the edge of pavement and be 5 feet in width to allow pickup by the leaf vacuum. Leaves that are placed farther than 5 feet back will be the homeowner's responsibility to move closer to road for pickup. When placing the leaves at the curb, please do not block culverts or storm sewer openings. Leaves piled in these areas may create drainage problems in the event of heavy rains or melting snow. Do not include any other debris such as cans, paper, bottles, rocks, logs, brush, or construction materials. These objects can damage the equipment or cause injury to the crews.

 

Waste Management Offers Landscape Waste Collection Services 

The township contracts Waste Management to collect and dispose of these materials. The township requests residents to please have the landscape waste at the curb for collection on the same day as your regularly scheduled garbage pickup. All landscape waste must be placed in biodegradable Kraft paper bags (maximum 32 gallons and 45 pounds). If you have any questions regarding landscape waste collection, please do not hesitate to contact Waste Management at 1-800-796-9696.

Residents may select one of two options:           

  • Yard Waste Subscription Service
    Under the Subscription Service, residents can place up to six bags of yard waste at the curb for collection every week (any additional bags are $1.80 each per sticker). There is an additional charge of $75.00/season for this service, which will be added to your regular garbage bill. The season runs from Tuesday, April 12, 2011 through Tuesday, November 22, 2011.
  • Yard Waste Sticker Program
    Under the sticker program, residents purchase yard waste stickers from local businesses and attach them to each bag of yard waste they wish to dispose of that week. This service allows residents to be charged for yard waste collection on a per parcel basis instead of a flat subscription fee. Yard waste stickers are available at Ace Hardware (4806 W. Grand Avenue) and the Jewel located on Hunt Club Road (6509 Grand Avenue) and cost $1.80 each. Stickers may also be purchased directly from Waste Management by calling 1-800-796-9696. Waste Management accepts Visa, Mastercard, or American Express over the phone. A $1.00 handling fee and a charge for postage will be added for all phone orders.