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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Leesburg Begins Fall Curbside Bulk Leaf Collection On Monday,
October 20, 2014
Prior to October 20, 2014, residents should bag leaves for pickup on regular yard
waste collection days.
Leesburg, VA (September 24, 2014) – The Town of Leesburg’s Public Works Department will
begin its annual fall bulk leaf collection schedule on Monday, October 20, 2014. Crews will
collect non-bagged leaves placed at the curb in all quadrants of the Town throughout the leaf
season.
Prior to October 20, 2014, residents should place leaves in covered trash cans with handles or
biodegradable paper bags for pickup on their normal yard waste and recycling collection days
(Thursdays in the southeast and southwest quadrants; Fridays in the northeast and northwest
quadrants).
Once the curbside bulk leaf collection begins, residents are asked to follow these guidelines:
• Please rake leaves not more than four feet from the edge of the curb by Sunday evening
of each collection week.
• On streets without curb and gutter, place leaves as close as possible to the front
property line, closest to the street.
• Do not park vehicles or place equipment or toys in or around the leaves.
• Do not rake leaves in front of storm drain inlets.
• Do not rake leaves in front of or around fire hydrants or utility boxes.
• Do not mix grass clippings, yard waste or other brush items with the leaves.
Crews will collect leaves in each quadrant of the Town (NE/NW/SE/SW) weekly. However, there
is not a set schedule to collect leaves on specific days for any particular street or neighborhood
within a quadrant.
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Final leaf pickup for the season is scheduled for the week of January 5 through January 9, 2015.
Inclement weather (heavy rain or snow) may extend the collection period. Once fall bulk leaf
collection has ended, all leaves must be set out in covered trash cans with handles or
biodegradable paper yard waste bags for pickup on normal recycling collection days.
Contact:
Betsy Fields
Research & Communications Manager
bfields@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2734
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