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We’ve changed how we collect leaves. Just like trash and recycling, leaves now go in a container. This makes our operations more efficient, more sustainable, and more cost-effective. You can also just leave them where they fall. 

options for managing leaves

  • This year, you can put leaves in a Town yard cart (95 gallons), a yard bag (it’s gotta be paper), or personal cans with tight-fitting lids (less than 32 gallons and less than 60 lbs when full).
  • We’ll collect five containers of leaves and yard trimmings each week per household.
  • Starting July 1, 2026, we’ll only collect leaves and yard trimmings in Town yard carts.

So, what can residents do now?

Reminders:

  • Leaves no longer go in loose piles at the curb
  • Leaving your leaves? Please don’t pile them beside streams – this can cause algae issues in the summer.
  • We do not pick up yard trimmings from apartment complexes and/or neighborhoods with trash dumpsters or compactors.
  • Six to eight times a year, we sweep leaves that fall naturally and accumulate where the street meets the curb.
Is leaf collection cancelled?
What's staying the same?
What happens with leaves that fall in the street naturally?
Why can't we use paper bags or personal cans after next year?
When will leaf collection begin?
Do I need to buy a new yard cart?
What can I do if I can't afford to buy yard carts?
Why is the yard cart price increasing?
What happens if I leave my leaves at the curb?
Where can I take my leaves if they don't fit in the containers and I don't want them in my yard?
Where can I get mulch?
What is the timeline for all the changes?