Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that leaf collection for city residents will begin on Monday, October 21 and continue through Friday, December 6, 2019. The three options for disposal of leaves by city residents are:
1. Place leaves in the tree lawn area to be vacuumed. A vacuum-type collector will collect leaves raked to the tree lawn area, with each street having leaves collected during the leaf pick-up season. NOTE: Residents should NOT rake leaves into the city streets and parking lanes, so water can drain properly into the city’s storm sewer system and therefore, not cause blockage for catch basins and drains.
2. Place leaves in biodegradable paper bags for City pick up, which will follow yard waste pick-up limits of 3 bags per week. Residents wishing to bag leaves may do so by placing them in clearly marked biodegradable paper bags sold at local retail stores. The filled bags should be placed at curbside for pick-up. The City will continue to follow its yard waste limits of collecting 3 bags and 3 bundles per residence each week.
3. Take biodegradable paper bagged leaves to 560 Barks Rd. W. Outdoor Resource Supply (formerly Park Enterprise), located at 560 Barks Rd. W., is the location of the City’s free drop off site. This location will be open to city residents free of charge. Residents may call 740-223-7275 to obtain hours of operation for Outdoor Resource Supply. Proof of city residency may be required. PLEASE NOTE: If non-biodegradable bags are used for collection, leaves must be emptied during drop-off.
For additional information, contact the Sanitation/Streets Department at 740-382-1479.