In response to the significant brush that has been generated by the storm event on October 29, the Hopewell Township Public Works Department shall provide one additional brush collection day in each Zone with the following restrictions with NO EXCEPTIONS:
· The maximum amount of brush collected for each lot will be an area measured 15 feet in length by 8 feet in width by 4 feet in height and placed in front of the lot from which the brush as generated.
· There will be ONLY ONE (1) collection per lot. Any materials not collected shall be disposed of by the property owner or its agents .
· All materials shall be stacked at the edge of pavement but NOT on the pavement.
· All other brush collection requirements apply:
1. Limited to brush and tree prunings.
2. Limbs 8’ maximum length, small twigs bagged.
3. Must be placed out in an orderly manner with all butts (6” dia. maximum) facing road.
4. Wire, nails and metal must be removed.
The following will not be collected:
· Tree stumps or any other brush with roots
· Tree trunks and limbs in excess of 6” dia.
· Brush when mixed with leaf piles.
Collection will begin on Monday, November 7th in Zone 1. Upon completion of collection in Zone 1, collection in Zone 2 will begin. Upon completion of collection in Zone 2, collection in Zone 3 will begin.
Collection efficiency is dependent upon volume of work, staff availability and, weather. Every effort will be made to complete collections as quickly as possible.
Following these rules is essential to the Public Works Department removing as much brush as quickly as possible. It is also essential to help the Township maintain compliance with its NJDEP permits. Failure to comply will result in written notices being given to non-compliant property owners by the Public Works Department. Failure to comply may also result in summons be issued.
Questions may be directed to the Hopewell Township Public Works Department by phone at 609-737-0799 ext. 650 or by email to
vsilvestrov@hopewelltwp.org
