Yard waste drop-off and free mulch in New Jersey
Depending on the town, yard waste drop-off may be listed as leaf and brush drop-off or yard debris drop-off. We list 13 sites in New Jersey (all from official sources); 10 take brush and branches and 2 give away free mulch or wood chips. 10 of the 13 list a residency or eligibility rule on the source page, so bring ID or a utility bill. 2 are seasonal or event-only and 5 do not have a confirmed map pin yet. Not every local program in New Jersey is listed yet.
By type: 12 yard waste drop-off, 1 compost pickup, 2 mulch / wood chip pickup, 10 brush & branches.
Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules and accepted materials change. Call or check the official source page before you go. Every listing links to its source.
By city and county
All listed sites in New Jersey
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Cherry Hill Kresson Road Ecology Site
Kresson Road, Cherry Hill, NJ
Source: Cherry Hill Township – Leaf Collection · checked 2026-11-09
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East Brunswick Recycling Center – branches
357 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, NJ
Hours: Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–3:30 PM.
Source: East Brunswick – Branch Collection · checked 2026-11-09
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ACUA Environmental Park – yard waste
6700 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Source: Atlantic County Utilities Authority – Yard Waste and Stumps · checked 2026-11-09
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Ewing Township Yard Waste / Brush Drop-Off
End of Dover Ave, Ewing, NJ
Hours: Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM (closed 11:30–12:30); Sat 7 AM–2 PM. Closes now and then for mulching and cleanups.
Source: Ewing Township – Leaf and Brush Collection · checked 2026-11-09
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Lacey Township Recycling Center – brush and leaves
818 W Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ
Hours: Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:15 PM; Sat–Sun 8 AM–3:45 PM; closed municipal holidays.
Source: Lacey Township – Recycling Center Information · checked 2026-11-09
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Franklin Lakes Leaf Compost Drop-Off Facility
DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ
Hours: Weekdays 8:00 AM–3:00 PM (call DPW first — gate is locked when unattended); fall weekends Sat 9 AM–4 PM, Sun 9 AM–noon on scheduled dates
Source: Borough of Franklin Lakes – Leaf Compost Drop-Off Facility · checked 2026-11-05
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Lawrence Township Joseph H. Maher Jr. Ecological Center
3701 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township, NJ
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–2:30 PM; Sat 7:30 AM–2:30 PM (April–November); closed Sundays and township holidays.
Source: Lawrence Township – Ecological Center · checked 2026-11-09
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Middletown Recycling Center – brush and leaves
52 Kanes Lane, Middletown, NJ
Hours: Thu–Mon 8:30 AM–4:30 PM; closed Tue, Wed and major holidays.
Source: Middletown Township – Recycling Centers · checked 2026-11-09
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Millburn Town Yard – herbaceous waste
Old Short Hills Road (Municipal Lot #16), Millburn, NJ
Source: Millburn Township – Public Works · checked 2026-11-09
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Moorestown Township Compost Facility
Creek Road (between Borton Landing and Centerton Roads), Moorestown, NJ
Hours: Designated Saturdays, noon–4 PM.
Source: Moorestown Township – Recycling · checked 2026-11-09
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Ridgewood Recycling Center (yard waste and leaves)
203 E. Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ
Hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; closed Wednesday
Source: Village of Ridgewood – Yard Waste & Leaf Collection · checked 2026-11-09
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West Orange Environmental Center (brush and vegetative waste)
590 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Source: Township of West Orange – Public Works FAQ · checked 2026-11-09
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Wyckoff Recycling & Conservation Center
476 West Main Street, Wyckoff, NJ
Hours: Sep–Apr: Mon–Sat 9 AM–3 PM. May–Aug: Mon–Sat 9 AM–3 PM, plus Tue 6–8 PM (Tue daytime 11 AM–3 PM).
Source: Township of Wyckoff – Acceptable & Unacceptable Materials · checked 2026-11-09
Neighboring states
Sources for New Jersey: Atlantic County Utilities Authority – Yard Waste and Stumps; Borough of Franklin Lakes – Leaf Compost Drop-Off Facility; Cherry Hill Township – Leaf Collection; East Brunswick – Branch Collection; Ewing Township – Leaf and Brush Collection; Lacey Township – Recycling Center Information; Lawrence Township – Ecological Center; Middletown Township – Recycling Centers; Millburn Township – Public Works; Moorestown Township – Recycling; Township of West Orange – Public Works FAQ; Township of Wyckoff – Acceptable & Unacceptable Materials; Village of Ridgewood – Yard Waste & Leaf Collection. How complete is this?