Residents can assist crews by preparing loose leaf piles properly. Leaf piles should be at the edge of your yard, not in the street. Keep leaf piles in an open area and away from obstructions so crews can get the equipment to them. It is illegal to rake or blow leaves into the street, loose leaves must be collected and disposed of properly. For more information on how to dispose of leaves see the Keep leaves out of the street and off sidewalk tab below.

 

 

Loose leaf piles should be placed behind the curb or edge of pavement without blocking the sidewalk. Do not rake or blow leaves into the street as they present a safety hazard and a flooding concern when leaves are washed into storm drains.

 

Please separate tree trimmings, shrubs, and other types of yard debris from your loose leaves. These items can damage our vacuum equipment and create a safety hazard for our crews. Yard waste and bagged leaves will continue to be collected on your scheduled yard waste collection day.

Please keep leaf piles away from obstructions such as parked vehicles, fire hydrants, mailboxes, fencing, designer landscaping, water meters, utility poles and guy wires. Our crews need room to work and do not want to damage our equipment or your property while collecting loose leaves.