Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Department of Public Works Interim Director Kareem Adeem announced today that the City of Newark will begin its Leaf Recycling Collection program tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15 and will last through December 31, 2025.
Leaf pick-ups will be made as part of DPW’s regularly scheduled yard waste collection. The schedule is as follows:
· Zone A: Every third Wednesday of the month
· Zone B: Every fourth Wednesday of the month
Residents should place their leaves in biodegradable, paper bags and place them on the curb the night before between the hours of 7 P.M. and 10 P.M.
“Through the cooperation of our residents, I am confident that we can dispose of our leaves in ways that contribute to a more environmentally-friendly Newark,” said Director Adeem.
The Department of Public Works is giving the following tips to residents on removing leaves from your premises:
For the latest updates on the City of Newark’s Leaf Collection program, visit the Department of Public Works’ official website at dpw.newarknj.gov.