BORO BRIEFS SPRING 2017

TIPS AND SCHEDULES
GRASS SEASON REMINDER
Grass and weeds must be maintained as to not
promote a nuisance to neighboring residents.
“All premises and exterior property shall be
maintained free from weed growth in excess of 8
inches.” For more information on this, please
refer to Chapter 366 in the Glassboro Code
Book, which can be found at glassboro.org.
LEAF COLLECTION 2017
Week of October 16 – East of Main St.
Week of October 23 – West of Main St
Week of October 30 – East of Main St.
Week of November 6 – West of Main St.
Week of November 13– East of Main St.
Week of November 20 – West of Main St.
Week of November 27 – East of Main St.
Week of December 4 – West of Main St
Week of December 11 – East of Main St
Week of December 18 – West of Main St
• Rake your leaves loose to the curb line.
• Leaves shall be free of any sticks, rocks, stones,
trash, brush and other debris that could damage
or clog the Leaf Vacuuming machines.
• Keep leaves at least 10 feet away from storm
drains.
• Inclement weather does affect leaf collection.
• Glassboro is not responsible for damage to
obstructions in the street.
Leaves may be placed in biodegradable paper
bags or yard debris containers. Biodegradable
bags on sale at Borough Hall. $2 for 5 bags.
HOUSE ADDRESS NUMBERS
As per Property Maintenance Code Section 304.3,
all buildings and dwellings shall have approved
address numbers placed in a position visible from
the street or road and that contrasts with their
background. These number shall be a minimum of
4 inches in height. Please help us help you in the
event of an emergency so that your property is
identifiable.
Thursdays | June 1 - July 20 | 5-9 PM
VACANT OR ABANDONED PROPERTY
If you are aware of any properties that are either vacant or abandoned please contact the Code
Office at: (856) 881-9230 ext. 88140 | communityconcerns@glassboro.org.
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