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Leaf Collection & Composting Program
FALL 2019 LEAF COLLECTION DATES:
The 2019 leaf collection begins on Monday, October 21st and will continue until Monday, December 16th. The Township Public Works Department will make every effort to collect from each street at least once each week.
Residents are asked to pile their leaves curbside - LEAVES ARE NOT TO BE BAGGED.
COMPOST PROGRAM
The Whitemarsh Township Public Works Department collects an average of 1,500 tons (or about 6,000 cubic yards) of leaves each year through the Curbside Leaf Pick-Up Program. Once the leaves are collected, the public works crew run the leaves through the tub grinder and then set them in windrows at the Township Public Works facility.
In about a year's time, the ground up leaves become a viable product called leaf compost. Once the leaf compost has reached its completion stage, the compost is then delivered to the residents of the township for a nominal fee.
Over the years, the leaf composting program has grown popular with the Township residents. In response to the demand, the staff at the Public Works Department have worked to time the composting process just right so that by the time spring arrives, they can haul the finished product for the residents to use for their spring gardening, making room for the next season.
The Township charges $36 per 3 yards of leaf compost and $45 per 3 yards for wood mulch. The Township Public Works Department delivers compost orders for 3 yards or 6 yards per order. Delivery is scheduled for Fridays. Orders for Friday delivery MUST be placed by 10 AM on Thursday.
Residents who would like to order delivery of compost must place the order in person at the Township Building and pay by cash or check - no credit cards accepted.
The Compost Program is open to Whitemarsh Township residents only.
UPDATED May 8, 2020: Some of our leaf mulch has composted faster than anticipated! Leaf mulch is available at Cedar Grove Park and Valley Green Park on a first-come, first-serve basis
Over the years, the leaf composting program has grown popular with the Township residents. In response to the demand, the staff at the Public Works Department have worked to time the composting process just right so that by the time spring arrives, they can haul the finished product for the residents to use for their spring gardening, making room for the next season.
Prices - MULCH DELIVERIES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.
The Township charges $36 per 3 yards of leaf compost and $45 per 3 yards for wood mulch. The Township Public Works Department delivers compost orders for 3 yards or 6 yards per order. Delivery is scheduled for Fridays. Orders for Friday delivery MUST be placed by 10 AM on Thursday.
Residents who would like to order delivery of compost must place the order in person at the Township Building and pay by cash or check - no credit cards accepted.
The Compost Program is open to Whitemarsh Township residents only.
UPDATED May 8, 2020: Some of our leaf mulch has composted faster than anticipated! Leaf mulch is available at Cedar Grove Park and Valley Green Park on a first-come, first-serve basis
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Whitemarsh Township Public Works
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2015 Joshua Road
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Ph: 610-825-3424
Fx: 610-825-3144
Hours
Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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