TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Tree Trimming/Brush Collection Schedule

	Toms River Township Public Works instituted a new brush pickup program in 2005. In an effort to save space and landfill tipping fees brush is now being chipped. Public Works will be picking up brush curbside in the fall and spring each year. Fall 2008 Schedule Beginning the week of September 8, 2008, the Township will begin curbside pickup of shrub & tree trimmings, branches, & small logs to be chipped & recycled instead of land filled. Logs must be less than 3” diameter; all material must be bundled in lengths of 4’ or less and weigh less than 50 lbs. and on the curb before 7:00 a.m. on Monday of your collection week. If your recycling day is Monday, collection will occur during the week of September 8^th. If your recycling day is Tuesday, collection will occur during the week of September 15^th. If your recycling day is Wednesday, collection will occur during the week of September 22^nd. If your recycling day is Thursday, collection will occur during the week of September 29^th. If your recycling day is Friday, collection will occur during the week of October 6^th. Throughout the year, residents can bring chippable material to the Toms River Township Recycling Convenience Center and pickup free mulch and wood chips (location is 1672 Church Road - entrance is ¼ mile east of North Bay Avenue).