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Leaf Collection

Leaf collection will be available by two methods. Biodegradable leaf bags will collected on September 17, 2007, followed by a separate curbside leaf collection on October 15, 2007. All leaf waste must be separated from other household refuse as mandated by Pennsylvania Act 101 and Local Ordinance 402. Curbside collection is made by wards; please refer to the schedule below to determine the week of collection in your area.

Loose leaves should be placed to the curb for collection as early as possible, and during collection weeks must be placed curbside by 7:00 am Monday morning. Leaves are to be left on the edge of the property and not in the street. Do not place stones, branches, or brush in leaf piles.

The collection of leaves in biodegradable bags is preferred due to the heavy volume the process may take several weeks to complete in peak collection periods. Place your bags several feet from your trash because our Public Works Department does leaf collection. Biodegradable bags are available at the Township Building for $.30 each, four (4) for $1.00 or a case of 40 for $10.00 (prices as of September 1, 2007). Since bag costs are partially paid for by tax dollars, this offer is extended to Township residents only, and proof of residency may be required. Leaves placed in plastic or seasonal pumpkin bags will not be collected.

THE BURNING OF LEAVES IS PROHIBITED

Christmas Tree Collection
The Public Works Department will pick up trees Thursday, December 31, 2007, Monday, January 7, 2008 and Monday, January 14, 2008.

2007 Leaf Collection
Bagged Leaves will be picked-up every Monday beginning on September 17, 2007.

Curbside Leaf Collection
Please put your leaves out as early as possible. During designated weeks for ward collections, leaves must be placed at the curb by 7AM Monday morning. Remember to rake your leaves to the edge of the property. DO NOT pile leaves in the street. DO NOT put branches, brush, or stones in the leaf pile.

WEEK	WARD
October 15	All Wards
October 22	Wards 2 & 5
October 29	Wards 1 & 4
November 5	Wards 3 & 6
November 12	Wards 2 & 5
November 19	Open Week
November 26	Wards 1 & 4
December 3	Wards 3 & 6
December 10	All Wards Final Pick-up

Mulch
Recycling yard waste collected in Lower Moreland Township is transported to Upper Moreland Township. Mulch is provided at no cost to residents and may be taken anytime from piles outside the Public Works Maintenance Building on Brook Street in Willow Grove, adjacent to Cold Spring Elementary School. Please bring your own containers and take as much as you like. As there are times during the year when the supply is depleted, please call the Upper Moreland Township Public Works Department at 215-659-4070, Monday through Friday, between 7AM and 2 PM before stopping at the Maintenance Building to make sure mulch is available.

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