§ 264-9. Yard waste., Chapter 264. Solid Waste, Part II. General Legislation, Code of Ordinances, Wharton

Branches and leaves. The Borough will provide yard waste collection consisting of leaves and/or brush (including tuber-type plant material, and hedge clippings). Such yard waste shall be free of contamination with any other materials, debris or hazardous substances. Yard waste will not be accepted in plastic bags. The acceptable receptacles are as defined in the definition known as "receptacles" and recyclable paper bags which are designated to contain leaves or grass clippings. Branches and leaves may be placed at the curb and tied or in reasonable piles no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the scheduled collection day and no later than 6:00 a.m. of the collection day. All receptacles must be removed from the curb or pavement edge no later than 9:00 p.m. of the scheduled collection day.

Leaves collection schedule. During the months of October, November and December, leaves may be places in neat piles at the curb or pavement edge for collection, provided that the piles do not constitute a traffic hazard. Residents placing leaves for collection after said special leaves collections of October, November and December shall be required to contain the leaves in approved receptacles for their next regularly scheduled yard waste collection.

Grass clippings. Residents shall be required to contain grass clippings in accepted receptacles at the curb or pavement edge separate from garbage or refuse for collection in accordance with the schedule outlined in the Borough calendar under yard waste services. Any grass clippings placed at the curb or pavement edge during the months of leaves collection shall not be co-mingled with leaves or branches placed for collection. No private contractor shall place grass clippings at the curb or pavement edge. The Borough will collect and transport grass clippings to an approved composting facility; however, it is strongly encouraged that grass clippings be left on lawns.