Lacey Changes Fall Leaf Collection Procedures

LACEY, NJ — Lacey Township passed new procedures for fall leaf collection. Leaves must get bagged in environmentally friendly, biodegradable paper bags that are left open, or in containers no larger than 32 gallons. Then they must be placed on the curb.

Officials passed the amendment to try and alleviate several issues. Bagged leaves can now get placed directly into windrows at the Lacey Compost Site, keeping the town in compliance with regulations from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protections.

The new procedure also eliminates the need for Public Works employees to "unbag" the leaves from plastic bags, and it aids in keeping storm drains claener.

Lacey has three leaf collection cycles this fall, beginning Nov. 9, Nov. 23 and Dec. 7. The Leaf Collection Schedule is printed in the Recycling Calender.

Place leaves curbside before the first day of each cycle. Leaves must get bagged in environmentally friendly, biodegradable paper bags or containers no larger than 32 gallons.

Residents can bring leaves to the Recycling Center throughout the year from 7 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. weekends. After the third collection, residents must bring leaves to the Recycling Center.

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