Leaf Collection

2023-2024 Collection Service

The City collects loose leaves at the curbside for residents up to three times per season. Collection schedule and text alert sign up information is below. There will also be a drop-off option available for residents who wish to collect their leaves otherwise. The collected leaves are taken to a local farm where they are turned into compost that is used by area residents, farms, and landscaping companies.

Other Leaf Season Best Practices

• Rake your leaves instead of using a leaf blower - this reduces noise pollution, prevents dust and dirt getting kicked up into the air, and saves fuel.
• Mow leaves into your yard when cutting your grass, and let them decompose naturally into the soil.
• Start a backyard composting pile to create nutrients you can use for gardening and landscaping in the spring/summer. Visit the Backyard Composting webpage for tips on getting started.

Loose Leaf Collection "How To’s"

Leaves brought to the curb - and left unbagged - will be vacuumed into a truck for collection and transport. 

• Rake leaves to the curb as close to the first day of collection for your zone (and no more than 3 days earlier).
• Have leaves ready and at the curb before 7 AM on the first service day for your zone.
• Loose leaves should be placed at the street edge where possible. (See example images below.)
• Only leaves will be collected. Do not include brush, sticks, yard waste, or other items in your leaf pile.
• Do not park any vehicles on top of leaves. This can prevent the leaves from being accessed for collection and poses a fire hazard.

When placing your leaves at curbside for pick-up:

• Do not block storm drains or fire hydrants.
• Do no block vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian travel ways.
• Do not block curb ramps or crosswalks.
• Be mindful of your neighbors and the traveling public.

Curbside Leaf Piles - Examples of "Where Do I Pile My Leaves?"