New Jersey DEP is encouraging
GRASSRECYCLING

RECYCLE…naturally Grass, Cut It and Leave It

BURLINGTON TWP PUBLIC WORKS WILL
NO LONGER ACCEPT GRASS/LEAVES PLACED IN PLASTIC BAGS;

40 GALLON OR LESS PLASTIC/METAL CONTAINERS ARE
ENCOURAGED. BIODEGRADABLE PAPER BAGS FOR GRASS
MAY ALSO BE USED.

GRASS WILL BE COLLECTED ON MONDAYS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF MEMORIAL DAY AND LABOR DAY. WE WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULING
ANOTHER DAY.
PROPER YARD DEBRIS DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

- Loose Leaves raked to the curb are picked up during the Fall or
Spring cleanup ONLY. Leaves in bags will not be collected.

- Grass must be placed in containers or biodegradable paper bags and
cannot weigh over 60 lbs.

DID YOU KNOW?

A typical 5,000 sq. ft. lawn generates about 75 pounds of grass clippings per mowing. This converts to .0375 tons per mowing. Mowing 5-6 times per month generates approximately 1.38 tons per season.

Bagging grass adds 40% more time in routine lawn care.
Bagged grass cost the Township $ 50,000.00 to dispose of in 2009. Bagging the grass also removes the nutrients put down when fertilizing.