The Department of Public Works will begin fall leaf collection on October 18 and continue through December. Bagged leaves will be picked up city wide on the following dates: November 6, 13, & 20th, December 4, 11, & 18th, 2010. With the onset of leaf collection, yard waste collection is suspended until spring.

Information concerning leaf removal operations can be obtained by calling the Leaf Information Hot Line at 654-6510. Additional inquires or concerns please call 235-4029 between 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

DO
-Rake leaves into neat piles or wind rows near the curb line of your property to facilitate pickup.
-Place leaves in brown recycling bags for Saturday pickups

DON’T
-Put leaves in plastic bags
-Obstruct traffic lanes, catch basins or fire hydrants with leaf piles
-Park cars on top of or near leaf piles
-Mix branches in with leaves, as equipment may be damaged

Patience and cooperation during the leaf pickup season is appreciated, so that pick-up can be carried out effectively as scheduled.