Change is never easy. We know that. But in the case of the Town of Kearny’s change in the way autumnal leaves are discarded, the process is easy — and the Department of Public Works needs your cooperation.
In the past, residents had to sweep their leaves into a pile and keep them out front on days when streets were to be swept.
The street cleaner would come by and pick them up. But not anymore.
The new method calls for residents to place the leaves in biodegradeable bags, which can easily be purchased at the DPW garage on Bergen Avenue.
They will then be picked up on certain days with trash, depending on the zone in which you live.
It’s that simple.
If you do not comply with the new guidelines, first, a warning would be issued.
Thereafter, you’re subject to fines.
There’s no reason for that to occur, however.
The bags being sold by DPW are an affordable $5 for 10 bags. You may also use your own biodegradeable bags purchased elsewhere.
So please, do your part and comply.
The last thing folks need, now, are fines for lack of compliance.
Get your bags today — and do it the right way.
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