Manville Department of Public Works

Alternatives:

Backyard Composting

&

GrasscyCling

Truth about Grasscycling 

-does not cause thatch build-up
-does not spread lawn diseases
-does give you a healthier looking lawn if cared for correctly. 

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Private contractors are responsible for removing all yard waste and other debris from property. Disposal of these items will not be performed by the Borough of Manville. 

YARD WASTE

Yard Waste Items can be placed curbside second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Tuesdays from the months of February to November.
Items must be placed curbside no earlier than 5 p.m. the evening before scheduled pickup day.

***Residents are required to call the DPW Office to schedule a pickup***

Branches & Large Brush Items
-Place in neat piles at curbside; please do not block the sidewalk
-Branches cut to 4 feet in length and tied with twine (no wire or tape)    

Garden Debris- Weeds, Leaves, Small Brush Clippings (No Grass)
-Place curbside in biodegradable paper bags or open barrels or cans

(weighing no more than 35 pounds per bag or container)

-Live Christmas trees will be picked up periodically during January
-Garden debris will not be picked up loose or in plastic bags

Leaf Vaccing Season- November 1st to December 31st (Weather Permitting)
-During the leaf vaccing season, leaves can be placed loose at curbside
-Loose leaves must be kept at least 10 feet from any storm water catch basin
-Piles of leaves must be free of garden debris, branches, and grass clippings
-Between January 1st and October 31st leaves will not be picked up loose. 
(Leaves must be placed in biodegradable bags or cans during this time frame)

Grass Clippings- April 1st to October 31st on Saturdays from 8am to Noon (Excluding Holidays)

-Grass clippings can be disposed of by bringing them to the Department of Public Works' Yard