[Fair Lawn] 2005 Loose Leaf Collection Schedule and Regulations

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The Fair Lawn Road Division will be collecting loose leaves in the 
street starting November 3, 2005. Only leaves falling within the 10' 
public right-of-way may be raked into the street. All other leaves must 
be bagged for recycling collection on your regular yard waste day. A 
$1,000 fine for violators will be enforced. Violations may be reported 
to the Police Department at the time of the violation.

Landscapers may drop leaves off at the Fair Lawn Recycling Compost 
Facility, 20-05 Saddle River Road, for a small registration fee.

Leaves placed at the curb after the final set out date will not be 
collected and will be the responsibility of the homeowner.

Section 	First Collection 	2nd Collection 	Final Set Out Date
1 	November 3-7 	November 26-29 	November 26
2 	November 19-23 	December 7-9 	December 7
3 	November 15-18 	December 3-6 	December 3
4 	November 9-14 	November 30 - December 1 	November 30
5 	November 3-7 	November 26-29 	November 26

RGO 204-20 - Additional Regulations for Leaves

Leaves in the streets are a ROAD HAZARD to traffic, a FIRE HAZARD when 
cars are parked on them and an attractive nuisance to children playing 
in them. The Borough of Fair Lawn wishes to make the streets as safe as 
possible for all residents and your cooperation with the following is 
appreciated:

During leaf collection season, no person shall sweep, rake or deposit 
leaves into any Borough right-of-way or public place, except for those 
leaves which fall within 10 feet of the sidewalk and /or curb.

All other leaves must be bagged in biodegradable paper leaf bags. All 
biodegradable leaf bags shall be placed at the curb on the regular yard 
waste recycling day.

The garbage contractors will NOT pick up yard waste.

PLASTIC BAGS WILL NOT BE PICKED UP AND CANNOT BE USED FOR BAGGING LEAVES

The sweeping, raking or blowing of leaves to the curb or along a street 
will only be allowed during the 7 days prior to a scheduled and 
announced collection.

Landscaping and other similar businesses engaged by Fair Lawn residents 
may apply for a permit to dispose of their leaves at the Fair Lawn 
Recycling Compost Site.

Disposal permits may be obtained at the Fair Lawn Recycling Center at a 
cost of $100 for each permit. Cash and checks will be accepted (checks 
made payable to Borough of Fair Lawn).

Leaves will not be placed within 10 feet of any storm drain inlet.

Placement of leaves along any street at any other time is a violation of 
Borough Ordinance and is punishable by the following:

first offense: $500 fine
second offense: $500-$1000 fine

OR imprisonment of up to 90 days
OR community service not exceeding 90 days at the discretion of the 
Municipal Judge.