FALL LEAF COLLECTION
Leaves are collected by the Department of Public Works in the Fall between October 15th and December 15th and in the Spring between April 1st until May 1st.  All leaves should be placed in the street next to the curb but only during those two collection seasons.

SNOW PLOWING
Delran Township has a Snow Ordinance in effect. Please check 12.3.8 and 12.3.11 of the Ordinance Book at the Municipal E-Code website.

STREET SIGNS/TRAFFIC SIGNALS
The Department of Public Works maintains the street and stop signs throughout the Town and they are replaced as needed according to a maintenance schedule. Upkeep of over miles of streets requires constant vigilance and the Department employees take pride in the Town’s clean and well-maintained roadways.

PARKS DEPARTMENT
The Parks program is responsible for maintaining public facilities, outdoor parks, and recreation facilities.

BALL DIAMOND MAINTENANCE
The Department mows and maintains all of the Township’s ball diamonds.

PARK MAINTENANCE
The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining all parks, soccer fields and all playgrounds including Green Acres. This includes mowing a multitude of acres, trimming trees, landscaping and the painting and repair of park benches, playground equipment, and buildings.

BRUSH PICKUP
Curbside brush pickup is available for residents March through October 15. Brush should be placed between the street and sidewalk. Sizes are limited to a maximum of 8 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter and should be stacked in the same direction.

GRASS CLIPPINGS
Residents are reminded that there is no roadside pickup for grass clippings. The County and Township urge all residents to use mulching mowers. If you must pickup grass clippings, please bag and put out with your normal trash. Bags must not exceed 40 pounds.

Remember, the Township residents ultimately pay the "Tipping Fees" (fees paid to county dump) to dump grass in the dump. Allowing grass clippings to stay on your lawn saves money.

TREES AND STUMPS
Branches, stumps, and old firewood can be brought into the Public Works Department between the hours of 7:00 am and 2:30 pm. Stumps can be picked up by the Public Works Department for a fee of $25.

TIRES
Tires can be brought into the Public Works Department for a fee of $2 per tire. Tires with rims cost $3 and truck tires are $5. Tires are not permitted in curbside trash and will not be collected.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP
All household hazardous waste materials, such as paints, pesticides, antifreeze, gasoline and other chemicals should be brought to the County Household Hazardous Waste Facility. These items will not be accepted at the Municipal Building. Please call (609) 499-5200 for an appointment.  Absolutely no walk-ins.

BULK PICKUP
The trash company will pick up large items that have hazardous material in them on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Twenty-four hour notice is required. These items include refrigerators, air-conditioners, propane tanks, etc. Please call the Township at 856-461-7734 to make sure your item(s) are on the list.

TRASH PICKUP REQUIREMENTS
All trash must be contained in trash containers not exceeding 40 pounds, tied, stacked, or bagged in a neat and orderly manner. Requirements for items such as carpenter wood (4 x 4’s, plywood, etc. should be cut into 4’ lengths and tied or stacked neatly. Carpet materials should be cut into 4’ lengths rolled and tied not exceeding 40 pounds for each section.

Firewood can be placed out at the curb fifteen pieces at a time for disposal. The trash company also picks up bulk items such as couches, chairs, tables, washers, dryers, heaters and hot water heaters. Refrigerators, Freezers, and Air Conditioners will be picked up two times a month on a call-in basis.

Place sand or cat littler into water-base paint cans to dry paint and then put out with lid off for trash pickup. All alkaline batters (AA, C, D, etc.) can now be thrown out with your regular trash. Trash should not be put at curbside prior to 5 pm the day before your scheduled collection day.

If you have any questions regarding any other type of materials, please call the Public Works Department at 856-461-7737 between the hours of 7 am and 3 pm.

Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I report problems with traffic signs, such as burned out bulbs, not working properly, knockdowns or other damage?
Please report signal problems to the Police Department at 856-461-4444 or the Department of Public Works at 856-461-7737. 

How do I report a street light out or a light that is on during the day?
Obtain the address nearest to the light pole or the tag number on the pole and call the Department of Public Works at 856-461-7737. You can also report a street light out directly to PSE&G by clicking here to go to the PSE&G website. 

There is a big pothole in my street. Who do I call to have it filled?
Please call the Department of Public Works at 856-461-7737. 

I am planning to have a landscaper dig a hole to plant a tree in my front yard. Do I have to notify anyone?
Yes, because water, gas and electric utilities are underground between the street and your house. You must call 1-800-272-1000 three full days before you dig. These lines will be marked for you at no charge.