New Egypt, NJ   The Plumsted Township Leaf & Branch Compost Site is scheduled to move to a new location in 2013.  According to township officials, effective January 5, 2013, township residents can deposit leaves, branches and brush at the new site located at EME, Inc.,  849 Route 539 South in New Egypt.  The new hours of operation will be Saturdays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.  The holiday open & closing schedule, along with any changes, will be announced on the township website at www.plumsted.org.  

      This township service will continue to operate as in the past,  said Mike Wysong, Plumsted Township Committeeman and Recycling Coordinator.   There are no residential charges or fees associated with the use of this site, and free mulch will continue to be available for residents.   According to Wysong, this move will amount to an estimated annual savings of $3,500.   The Township Committee continues to seek ways to save critical taxpayer resources during these challenging economic times,  stated Wysong.

     The last day of operation at the present site on Magnolia Road, across from the Police Department, will be Saturday, December 15, 2012, as the last two Saturdays of the month are holiday closure dates.