HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2016-10-11 fall bulk leaf collection
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Leesburg Begins Fall Curbside Bulk Leaf Collection on Monday,
October 24, 2016
Prior to October 24, 2016, residents should bag leaves for pickup on regular
recycling collection days.
Leesburg, VA (October 11, 2016) – Autumn is here and the leaves are falling. Leesburg’s annual
fall bulk leaf collection will start on Monday, October 24, 2016.
Prior to October 24, 2016, residents should place leaves in covered trash cans with handles or
biodegradable paper bags for pickup on their normal recycling collection days (Thursdays in the
southeast and southwest quadrants; Fridays in the northeast and northwest quadrants).
Once curbside bulk leaf collection begins, residents are asked to follow these guidelines:
Do not rake leaves in front of or into storm drain.
Please rake leaves not more than four feet from the edge of the curb by Sunday
evening.
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 or around fire hydrants or utility boxes.
Do not mix grass clippings, yard waste or other brush items with the leaves.
Throughout leaf collection season, there will be a crew working in each quadrant at least four
days a week. There is not a set schedule to collect leaves on specific days for any particular
street or neighborhood within a quadrant, but the goal is to collect leaves from every street
once a week. Inclement weather or a heavy fall of leaves may delay collection.
Final leaf pickup for the season will be on Friday, December 30, 2016. 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.
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