Montclair's Midland Ave. has lots of tree debris.
Got branches and tree debris? Here’s how to handle it in Montclair:
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SPECIAL TREE DEBRIS COLLECTION
Miscellaneous Tree Debris
Due to the significant amount of tree debris generated by the October 29, 2011 storm be advised that the Township will provide a special collection of these items as follows:
Branches – Branches are defined as any tree, bush or shrub parts less than one (1) inch in diameter. Branches must be cut in lengths of 36-inches or less and must be securely bundled. Bundles cannot weigh more than 25 pounds each. Branches may also be set out in biodegradable paper bags.
Loose piles of branches will not be collected.
Wood Chips/chunks, Tree Bark, Acorns, Misc., Nuts, Tree Droppings, Etc., These items must be placed at the curb in biodegradable paper bags or rigid containers not weighing more than 50 pounds each.
Logs- Logs are defined as any tree part one (1) inch or larger in diameter. Logs are not normally collected as vegetative waste however they will be collected during this storm cleanup only. Smaller diameter logs must be bundled with no bundle weighing more than 25 pounds each. Logs weighing more than 50 pounds will not be collected. Residents must make their own arrangements for disposal of logs weighing more than 50 pounds. To facilitate collection keep log piles separate from branch bundles.
Stumps – Stumps are not collected. Residents must make their own arrangements for disposal.
All debris must be brought to the curb by the end of the day Sunday, November 6th for collection starting Monday, November 7th. Due to the significant quantity of debris anticipated an accurate collection schedule cannot be determined at this time however it is anticipated that complete removal of debris will take several weeks.
Once a street has been cleared the date of collection will noted and the crews will not return to that street for additional debris.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
How bad is your street?
Amid the gunshot-like sounds of branches snapping on Saturday, there was one noise that sounded more like a cannon. Turns out it was a giant oak tree falling on my block — and one of my neighbors, Rick Gearhart, managed to capture it on videotape, which he shared with Eyewitness News.
