Yard Waste Collection: Edison vs New Brunswick
How do yard waste collection rules compare between Edison, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ?
Edison, NJ
Middlesex County
Yard waste in Edison - leaves, grass clippings, brush, and tree limbs - is NOT collected with regular garbage. The Department of Public Works runs separate seasonal leaf collection (typically loose curbside pickup in fall) and brush/limb pickup by appointment. Mixing yard waste into regular trash is a Chapter 21 violation, and storm drains may not be used to dispose of leaves under N.J.A.C. 7:14A stormwater rules.
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Middlesex County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Edison | New Brunswick |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | Loose curbside fall season only (no plastic bags) | - |
| Brush/Limbs | By appointment - (732) 248-7288 | - |
| Grass Clippings | Mulch in place; not separately collected | - |
| Yard-Waste Bags | Kraft paper (biodegradable) only | - |
| Storm Drains | Dumping prohibited (N.J.A.C. 7:14A) | - |
| Home Composting | Permitted (N.J.A.C. 7:26A-1.4) | - |
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Edison FAQ
When does Edison pick up leaves in the fall?
Edison's loose-leaf collection typically runs from mid-October through mid-December, on a rotating section schedule published by the DPW each fall. During the leaf-collection window, rake leaves into the gutter line in front of your property (not into the street travel lane). Outside the leaf season, brush and limbs require an appointment via (732) 248-7288, and clippings can be bagged in kraft paper.
Can I sweep my leaves into the street in Edison?
Only into the gutter line at the curb during the published loose-leaf season - and only piled in front of your own property. Sweeping or blowing leaves into the street travel lane, into a storm drain, or into a neighbor's gutter is prohibited under both Chapter 21 and the township stormwater ordinance, with fines up to $2,000 per offense plus possible NJDEP enforcement.
New Brunswick FAQ
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