Ridgewood requires yard waste to be containerized except during scheduled leaf collection windows, and grass clippings cannot be mixed with brush or leaves.
Chapter 275, Yard Waste, governs leaf, brush, and grass clipping handling. Yard waste must be placed in a trash can, bucket, biodegradable paper bag, or other vessel that prevents the material from spilling, blowing, or contacting stormwater. Grass clippings cannot be combined with brush or leaves in the same container. Non-containerized yard waste may be placed at the curb only during the dates listed on the annual leaf collection schedule and must stay at least 10 feet from any storm drain inlet, with no brush or grass clippings included. Backyard composting is encouraged, and landscapers using the Lakeview Compost Facility must display an annual decal.
Improper containerization or off-schedule curb placement triggers fines under Chapter 275 and possible refusal of collection.
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