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Commissioner Scarpelli Announces Fall Leaf Collection Program and Distribution of Leaf Bags/Food Drive

posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 7:59 AM
Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli
Director of Public Works
Office #: (973) 284-4959
Fax #: (973) 284-4995
commissionerscarpelli@nutleynj.org
The changing color of leaves and the chill in the air remind us that leaf season is approaching. Commissioner Joseph P. Scarpelli and the Department of Public Works are busy making preparations for the township’s annual fall leaf collection program.

Township Ordinance #2873 mandates that all leaves are to be placed in brown, bio-degradable bags and placed curbside between October 15 and December 15 where they will be picked up by the Department of Public Works. The department emphasizes that only leaves bagged in the brown bio-degradable bags will be collected.

The Public Works Department will have a special leaf bag distribution day on Saturday, October 10th at the Public Works Garage from 8 am to 1pm. The leaf bag give away will be combined with a food drive for the Red Cross food pantry.

“I am asking residents to help stock the Red Cross food pantry which is critically low. Canned goods, cereal, peanut butter, pasta, and rice are all needed. Residents can pick up their free leaf bags and at the same time help out those who are less fortunate,” said Dr. Scarpelli.

In addition, if residents are unable to participate in the October 10th distribution day, the department will once again provide 10 bio-degradable leaf bags at no-charge to residents at the Public Works Garage located on Cortland Street, weekdays between the hours of 8am and 4pm. Proper identification will be required.

In addition, the RAKES program will enter its second year this fall providing assistance to the elderly and the disabled. “The RAKES program will be utilizing volunteers to help out those who are unable to rake their yards. Details and applications will be forthcoming,” concluded Scarpelli.

If you have any questions regarding the township’s leaf collection, please contact the Department of Public Works at (973) 284-4984.