Cranbury Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey

Public Works

CURBSIDE CHIPPING SERVICE


            Chipping of brush and branches commences on the third Wednesday of each month.  Keep in mind that this is the start date and not necessarily the day the DPW crew will be in front of your house chipping. 
Below are regulations according to Chapter 121.  It seems like a lot but after reading through a clearer understanding of how these regulations aid the DPW personnel to move swiftly and efficiently becomes evident. 

  • Residents must notify the DPW of requests for chipping services by the Monday before the third Wednesday of the month.
  • Brush should be placed curbside no sooner than the weekend preceding the third Wednesday of each month.  The brush was placed at curbside too early prior to the scheduled collection date.
  • All material to be chipped should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. by the scheduled collection date (3rd Wednesday of the month).  Material placed curbside after the scheduled collection date or time will not be chipped. 
  • All material should be stacked parallel to the curb or as near to the curb as possible, not in the street or on the sidewalk.  Place the larger cut branch ends together so they follow the flow of traffic.  Incorrect placement is considered to be in violation of the code and may not be collected. 
  • Items must be placed parallel on the curb or along the street that is directly abutting your property line.
  • Branches exceeding 8" diameter cannot be chipped.  Brush should be at least 3' in length.  Although 3' is the minimum length, longer branches are much easier to chip.
  • Hedge clippings, twigs and small branches less than 3' (but not less than 1') must be bundled with string only (NO WIRE) and free of foreign debris, such as, stones, dirt, metal, sweepings and rakings.
  • No construction material or landscape construction material and debris, lumber, mulch, roots, stumps, or sand and soil at the curb will be collected. 

It is the intention to help you understand the protocol of this valuable chipping service.  Bright orange notices have been and will be delivered to offenders.  Please read the checked number as to why the notice was left at your address. 
Leaf collection has ceased for the 2011 spring season.  Kindly remove all leaves from the street or curb.  This service will begin on or about October 17, 2011.
If you have any questions about the above regulations, please call 395-0900 x229.