Leaf Collection for Section 4 in Berkeley Heights, NJ — December 2026

Berkeley Heights Public Works will collect leaves in Section 4 on Monday, December 21, 2026. Collection runs by section, and each section has scheduled dates through the fall.

Union County Life is sharing this schedule so Berkeley Heights residents can get their leaves out on time. To find your section, look up your street on the township’s Sections by Street Name page at berkeleyheights.gov/sections. The township asks residents to stick to the posted schedule because there is limited time to come back to a section on other dates.

Use paper biodegradable bags and fill them with leaves only. Stack the bags neatly at the curb before your pickup date. Do not block catch basins or sidewalks, and do not leave bags on your driveway. Crews will not go onto driveways. Bags left there, or bags with anything other than leaves, will be rejected and left for you to handle. Fall collection does not include branches, brush, or other yard waste.

If you live on a county road, the county sets your dates. The township says the county road schedule is coming soon and suggests bagging leaves this year because disposal space is limited. County road residents with concerns can call Union County DPW at 908.789.2660. Residents can also drop off leaves at the DPW yard, 101 Berkeley Avenue next to Town Hall, from 9 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The listing does not mention a fee for curbside collection. For other questions, call Berkeley Heights Township at 908.464.2700.

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Photo Credit: Berkeley Heights Township

FAQ:

Q: Does it cost anything to have my leaves picked up in Berkeley Heights?
A: The township’s listing does not mention a fee for curbside leaf collection. Call the township at 908.464.2700 to confirm.

Q: How do I know if my street is in Section 4?
A: Look up your street on the township’s Sections by Street Name page at berkeleyheights.gov/sections. Section 4 pickup is Monday, December 21, 2026.

Q: Where do I put my leaf bags, and what will get rejected?
A: Stack paper biodegradable bags neatly at the curb, not on your driveway, and keep catch basins and sidewalks clear. Bags with anything other than leaves, or bags left on a driveway, will be rejected.

Q: Do I need to sign up for leaf pickup in Berkeley Heights?
A: The listing does not mention signing up. Residents on township streets in Section 4 just need their bags at the curb before the scheduled date, and county road residents should wait for the county schedule.

Q: Where can I find updates on the county road leaf schedule?
A: The township says it will post county road dates when it has them. Union County Life will share Berkeley Heights updates and local news as they come in.