Yard Waste
Drop-Off
Residents may bring their yard waste to our yard on Jane Way Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The Department of Public Works provides a drop-off area for yard waste at our yard adjacent to the main entrance on Jane Way for residents only, no contractors. If you choose to bring your yard waste to the yard, please be prepared to dump all containers and contents. We attempt to assist everyone but our employees may be delayed assisting other residents.
Separation
Yard waste must be separated for disposal at the yard. Plastic bags may be used for disposal purposes at the yard only. Dirt, roots, and stumps are prohibited.
Mixing
Yard waste; such as, grass clippings, leaves, and light brush, may be mixed together for disposal at curbside only, please no plastic bags. Plastic bags may be used for disposal purposes at the Department of Public Works yard only.
Dirt, roots, and stumps are prohibited.
Annual Leaf Collection Program Influence
Light brush only, no other type of yard waste, will be accepted at the Department of Public Works yard during the Annual Leaf Collection Program.
April to September Service (Curbside Yard Waste Collection Program)
During the months from April to September this service will occur on one Saturday per month for each zone. The Township has two zones, please view the street listing to determine your zone and collection dates. View the hard copy Township calendar you receive in the beginning of the year via USPS, website calendar below, Township News below, or subscribe to the Municipal Messenger to view dates.
Requirements
- Material (grass clippings, leaves, plant waste, and light brush) must be placed in containers, 32 gallon recommended. All materials can be mixed together during this period
- Light brush may also be tied with string in bundles no longer than 4 feet or placed in 32g standard garbage cans cut to the height of the garbage can
- Please no plastic bags
- Fifty(50) pound limit per can or bundle
- No dirt, logs, roots, or stumps
- Residents (no contractors) may bring grass clippings and light brush to the Department of Public Works site on Jane Way off West Hanover Avenue during business hours and Saturdays from April to September from 6 AM to 1:45 PM
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Department of Public Works
Physical Address
6 Jane Way
Morristown, NJ 07960
Mailing Address
50 Woodland Avenue
PO Box 7603
Convent Station, NJ 07961-7603
Phone: 973-326-7398Fax: 973-326-9580
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
6:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Recycling Depot:
Monday-Friday
7:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 1:45 PM
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Municipal Messenger Monthly/ March
Meeting dates; DPW dates; 2026 Holidays; Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Event Days; Sewer Fees; Township Committee Special Meeting; Daylight Savings; 2026 Swim Pool Season -
Important Notice Regarding 2026 Sewer Fee Rate Adjustment
Nov 12, 2025, the Twp governing body approved an increase in annual sewer service fees. Over the past 5 years, operating costs have increased: Electric energy 8.1%, sludge disposal 12.6%, insurance 15.8%, & salaries and benefits 16%. Read on... -
ATTENTION MORRIS TOWNSHIP REGISTERED VOTERS - VOTING DISTRICTS 20 AND 23
Please be advised your polling location has changed from Frelinghuysen Middle School to Fairchild Firehouse(Meeting Room), 2 Burnham Rd. Take effect for the Special General Election on Thurs, April 16, 2026 and will remain your permanent polling location Read on...