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Leaf Collection Schedules For Marple Newtown

Read below for the leaf collection schedule that has already begun in both Marple and Newtown townships.

It's that time of the year again when leaves are turning its autumn hues, only to fall and pile high in your yard. It's time to get those rakes out, both and townships have announced their 2011 leaf collection schedule and have already started collecting bags of leaves since last week.

In Marple, all leaves should be placed a the curb. Any excess leaves should be placed in recyclable paper bags for pick-up. Recyclable paper bags are available at the township building with a cap of 10 bags per household.

Newtown Township provides the following rules to abide by for leaf removal:

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  1. All leaves must be at curbside by the first day of your allotted time for pickup.
  2. Rake your leaves (no branches please) into even piles at the edge of your property behind the curb, not in the street.
  3. Start a compost pile in your backyard. The best details on how to compost are available at the township building.
  4. Burning leaves is strictly prohibited in Newtown Township.
  5. During Drought Emergencies “Open Burning” is banned.

Please rake your leaves to a position inside the sidewalk. Do not rake the leaves past the sidewalk or into the street where they will clog the gutters and storm drains. If a landscaper is to be used, instruct the landscaper to blow or rake the leaves to inside the sidewalk, and not in the street. Landscapers who dump leaves that have been compacted face the possibility of fines. There is no dumping in Newtown Township. After the scheduled collection period has passed, leaves may be bagged and put out in your regular trash.

Read below for the schedule.

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Newtown Township Dates Precincts Oct. 17-21 7th and 2nd Oct. 24-Nov.4 4th and 1st Nov. 7-18 8th Nov. 21-Dec. 2 3rd and 6th Dec. 5-19 5th Marple Township Dates Wards Oct. 24-28 1,2,3,4 Oct. 31-Nov. 4 5,6,7 Nov. 7-11 1,2,3,4 Nov. 14-18 5,6,7 Nov. 21-25 1,2,3,4 Nov. 28-Dec. 2 5,6,7 Dec. 5-9 1,2,3,4 Dec. 12-16 5,6,7 Dec. 19-23 1,2,3,4 Dec. 26-30 5,6,7

Please call your respective townships for more information or questions on specific leaf removal issues.


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