What size trash can should I use?
For the safety of the Township employees and your trash can, please
do not use cans larger than 35 gallons and do not place more than 60
pounds in any one can. The average public works employee must pickup
cans at 500 houses a day. Overweight cans can cause injury to the
employee and additional expense to the taxpayers. Overweight cans also
have a higher tendency to break. The Township will not reimburse
homeowner in cases where oversized/overweight cans are damaged by public
works employee's attempt to tip them.
I just purchased a new washer/dryer/refrigerator, etc., will the Township collect the one I
have replaced?
Call the Public Works Department (856) 234-2070 and ask to be put
on the "White Goods" pickup list. These collections are done on
Wednesdays. If you live in a condo or apartment, call your association
or management agency to arrange for a pickup.
I would like to get rid of my old tires, what
should I do?
The Township will pickup tires WITHOUT RIMS on the third Friday of
each month. You must call (856) 234-2070 to arrange for pickup. Only ten
tires per year per household.
What is the Leaf Collection Pickup Schedule?
The Leaf Collection Pickup schedule is now available.
What is the Brush Pickup Schedule?
There is no specific schedule for brush collection. Please call the
Public Works Department at (856) 234-2070 to arrange for pickup. The
Township does not have the resources to pickup brush created by private
businesses at your home. Please ensure that your landscaper/contractor
removes the brush following their work.
What should I do if my streetlight is not
working?
First, write down the unique identifying number on the pole. Second,
Call PSEG at 1(800) 436-7734 to report the problem. PSEG will add the
pole to the list. It normally takes a few weeks for PSEG to respond with
action, so please be patient.
I live in a condominium, who picks up my trash?
While Mount Laurel Township Public Works Employees do not pickup
your trash, your association is reimbursed for the cost of this service
through the Municipal Services Reimbursement Act.
Is there priority for snow
plowing?
Yes, Mount Laurel Public Works plows "major local roads" (Union Mill
Road, Ramblewood Parkway, etc.) before "secondary roads" . Third
priority is minor local roads and courts. Please remove cars and
basketball courts from the street when there is a strong possibility of
snowfall. This will help the Township clear the streets quicker and get
to your street faster.
If you shovel your driveway before the plows get to your neighborhood
shovel the snow from your driveway and sidewalk to the right side of
your driveway as you look out to the street. This will help ensure that
the plow does not throw the snow back in your driveway again.
I put my garbage out in a box right next to
my trash, how come you didn't take it?
The Township is not permitted to pickup trash left in cardboard
boxes. The County Landfill will not permit cardboard to be dumped.
Please use a regulation 35 gallon trash can and please do not mix
recyclables with regular trash.