General Information
Phone Numbers
609-587-1894
Fax: 609-584-0220
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
240 Bakers Basin Road
Lawrence Township,
NJ
08648

Hours
Office Hours M - F
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brush, Yard Waste & Leaf Collection

Leaf Collection
Effective May 1, 2025, Lawrence Municipal leaf collection has ended.  Please do not place leaves in the road for collection.  Leaves will not be collected by the brush crew until November.  Residents can bring their leaves to the Joseph H. Maher Ecological Facility Monday-Saturday 7:30-2:30.  Please contact the Public Works Department with any questions (609) 587-1894.

Brush & Yard Waste
Collection takes place once a month according to your Zone schedule. Please see Zone Collection Map. You can also look up the zone for your property using the online search tool.

Attention Property Owners

  • Permit Required: Obtain a permit from the Township for cutting down trees of certain sizes  
  • Engineering Inspection: The Engineering Department must inspect trees before any removal. 
  • Residential Allowance: Homeowners can remove up to 5 trees annually, sized 8-29 inches in diameter. 
  • Specimen Trees: Larger trees are considered specimens and require a special permit and replacement if removed. 
  • Root System Protection: Damaging root systems or excessive pruning of specimen trees is considered removal. 
  • Unauthorized Removal: May result in replacement requirements or contributions to the Shade Tree Account.