Residential Leaf Collection

Leaf Collection Program Update 11/28/22

The second round of leaf collection continues in the Northwest and Southeast quadrants. We are down two crews today due to a water main break. A third and final pick up is still planned for all quadrants, barring the arrival of full on winter weather. The third and final pick up is anticipated to begin later this week for the Northeast and Southwest quadrants and the week of December 6 for the Southeast and Northwest quadrants. Updates will be sent out if this changes.

Leaf Collection Program Update 11/21/22

Crews have completed pick up in the Southwest quadrant but were unable to complete the Northeast quadrant last week due to dealing with winter weather. The Northeast quadrant is expected to be completed today. Tomorrow and into Wednesday, crews will begin the second pickup in the Northwest and Southeast quadrants. Collection will then resume after Thanksgiving on Friday and Saturday. Thank you for your patience as we continue to catch up.

Leaf Collection Program Update 11/17/22

What a day! Despite having to transition five trucks from leaf vacuums to salt trucks/snow plows to deal with the snow this morning and pulling four guys from leaf crew to assist with a water main break, our leaf crews are still on track to finish the Northeast and Southwest quadrants on Saturday. We still anticipate being able to start the the second round of pick up for the Northwest and Southeast quadrants on Monday, November 21. Thank you for bearing with us as our crews work hard to finish this round of leaf collection.

Leaf Collection Program Update 11/16/22

Crews are still picking up leaves for the second round of collection in the Northeast and Southwest quadrants. They are working as quickly as possible and well into the evening hours to catch up. However, due to the large volume of leaves, these quadrants are not expected to be completed until the end of the week, putting us at a week behind schedule. The second round of pick up for the Northwest and Southeast quadrants is anticipated to begin on Monday, November 21, barring any other unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for your patience!

Did you know? In the 16-year history of the leaf collection program, we set a record last week for the largest amount of leaves picked up in one week - more than 5,075 cubic yards! For the entire season to date, we have collected about 13,000 cubic yards. Our current season record collection was just under 20,000 cubic yards in 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I put out my leaves?
To participate in this program, residents are required to rake their leaves to the edge of the street no sooner than the weekend prior to the scheduled pickup week and no later than 7:00 am on the Monday of the scheduled pickup week.Leaves placed after the truck has gone by will wait until the next leaf collection week in your neighborhood.

Where do I place my leaves?
Place leaves in the tree lawn area - parallel to the street on the street edge or behind the curb. Please avoid placing leaves in the street, ditches, and gutters, or near obstacles that will be in the way of the trucks such as parked vehicles, trees, mailboxes, fire hydrants, and streetlights.

A leaf truck was in my neighborhood before our scheduled week, will it be back?

Leaf Collection trucks may collect leaves before the scheduled dates, but will restart the quadrant during scheduled weeks as well.

More FAQs

Does the City pick up on private streets and condominiums?

No. Due to the size of the leaf collection equipment and the potential to damage private property, the City’s leaf collection program will pick up leaves ONLY along the City’s publicly maintained streets. Therefore, residents living on private streets or within private condominium developments will need to place their leaves along the tree lawn area of the public street closest to their private street entrance.

Can I continue to park my car on the street during leaf collection?

No. Please refrain from parking on the street during your leaf collection weeks.

Do you pick up in front of businesses or churches?

No.

Can I include my brush to be collected with my leaves?

No. Debris such as garden materials, brush, tree branches and twigs, grass clippings, cans, paper, bottles, construction materials, etc. cause damage to equipment and cause injury to the leaf collection personnel.

I have a basketball hoop along the side of the road. Do I need to move it?

Yes. Remove temporary/portable basketball hoops off of the street and away from the curb or edge of the pavement. These items protrude into the path of the leaf vacuum machines and will cause damage to the machine and the basketball hoop system.

Are there any other ways to recycle my leaves?

Yes! Leaf mulching is a way to use your lawn mower to feed your lawn. "Leave Autumn Leaves on your Yard for Healthy Yard and Clean Water" by Summit Soil and Water Conservation District (SSWCD) has more information.

A yellow/white door hanger was left on my door and my leaves are still in my yard. What can I do?

Assess your leaf piles. Are the leaves in a row along the edge of the street free of debris and obstructions? Please amend the collection area and the truck will be back around to collect the leaves on your next scheduled collection week.

My lawn was damaged. Will the City fix it?