Lacey 2021 Fall Leaf Pickup Schedule Released

LACEY, NJ — Lacey Township will begin its first round of leaf collection on Monday, Nov. 8.

There will be a total of three curbside leaf collection cycles this fall. The second pickup cycle will begin on Monday, Nov. 22, and the final cycle will begin on Monday, Dec. 6.

All leaves must be placed at curbside prior to the start of each cycle.

“If we come to your street and your leaves are not out on the first collection cycle, we will not be back until the 2nd cycle begins,” officials said in a news release.

Leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags or placed in containers no larger than 32 gallons, according to a township ordinance. Plastic bags are prohibited.

No tree branches, acorns or other debris should be placed in the bags. Leaf bags or containers mixed with debris or garbage will not be collected.

Residents should not rake leaves into a pile at curbside and should not rake them into the street. Violation notices will be issued by the code enforcement officer.

Lacey Township officials also provided answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

• Pine needles are considered the leaf of the Pine Tree, and therefore should be included with leaf pickup.
• Twigs, acorns, and pine cones are considered vegetative debris and should be put out for trash pickup.
• The Leaf Collection Program will not be extended.
• Leaves set out after final collection on Dec. 6 must be brought into the Recycling Center during normal operating hours: Monday thru Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
• Leaves can be brought to the recycling center at any time throughout the year. If you bring leaves into the recycling center in plastic bags, you must empty the leaves in the leaf section and take the bags with you.

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