Citywide Leaf Collection

  • Leaf collection typically begins around the third or fourth week of October and runs until weather permits or up to the end of November.  There is no leaf pickup in the Spring.
  • One City crew will begin on River St. and head east across the south side of the City.  A second City crew will start on Grandview Terrace and head west across the north side of the City.
  • All residents are asked to place their leaves in the parkway. Leaves should not block traffic.  
  • Leaves should not be piled near intersection corners. This causes sight issues for motorists/bicyclists/pedestrians.
  • Leaf piles must be clear of sticks and foreign materials.
  • Leaf piles must be clear of all animal waste - if animal waste is found in the piles, they will not be picked up.
  • The Bureau of Maintenance reminds residents to keep leaf piles clear of drainage ways and catch basins. Blocked drainage leads to localized flooding.
  • To ensure that leaves are picked up, residents are asked not to park their cars in the street where there are large piles of leaves to be picked up. 
  • Please do not pile leaves around mailboxes, power poles, fences, fire hydrants or other obstacles.
  • Do not park on leaf piles. The heat from a vehicle exhaust system could start a fire.
  • Do not wait to get your leaves out. We will normally collect leaves twice within the month of leaf collection. 
  • Residents are encouraged to bring leaves to the Yard Waste Station through the end of the season. 
  • If it is snowing, we plow first. If it continues to snow, leaf operations will be suspended. If and when weather permits, leaf operations continue when snow operations are complete.