GRASS COLLECTION

Residents are reminded that grass is not collected with the regular garbage. The Township has made provisions for a separate grass collection on the second trash pickup day of the week, during twice-a-week pickup from May 1 through September 30. Grass clippings may also be brought to the Recycling Center.

Curbside Collection Guidelines

Grass must be placed at the curb in an open, reusable sturdy container with no liner. The container must not weigh more than 50 pounds. Plastic bags, paper bags or LANDSCAPING BARRELS MAY NOT BE USED! During October through April once-a-week curbside collection, residents may bring their grass to the Recycling and Conservation Center, located at 476 West Main Street.

As an alternative to preparing your grass clippings for curbside pickup, you may wish to consider "cutting it and leaving it."

Grass clippings are a major part of Bergen County's municipal solid waste stream. Nearly a third of all summer waste generated by homeowners consists of grass clippings. They represent a significant part of the trash disposal costs.

Grass clippings can be added to the list of common items that can be recycled. Simply leave your clippings on the lawn when you mow, and let nature do the recycling for you. Grass clippings will provide a natural fertilizer for a growing lawn.

Here are some simple facts that will help you cut it and leave it:

• Avoid mowing more than the top third of your grass.
• Use a mulching mower.
• Grass clippings will not contribute to thatch problems. Thatch is formed from the accumulation of dead grass roots and stems.
• Have your soil tested at your local Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office to determine your lawn's fertilizing needs. Do not over fertilize your lawn.
• For more information on cut it and leave it or any other recycling program in Bergen County please call the Bergen County Utility Authority Environmental Program Hotline at 201-807-5825.