Leaf Pick Up Program

 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LEAF COLLECTION
 Leaf piles must be clear of sticks, branches, logs & other debris;
 Grass clippings, Ornamental grasses, flower potting material, branches,
pumpkins &; gourds cannot be picked up. Residents are encouraged to bring
those items to the Auten Road Dump Site;
 Leaves should not block traffic;
 Leaves should not be piled near intersection corners; this causes sight issues
for motorists/ bicyclists/ pedestrians;
 Keep leaf piles clear of drainage ways &  catch basins; blocked drainage leads to
localized flooding;
 Leaves should not be piled around mailboxes, power poles, fences, fire
hydrants, basketball hoops or other obstacles;  Do not park on leaf piles; the
heat from a vehicle exhaust system could start a fire.
DO’S AND DON’TS
 Do rake leaves to the edge of the roadway or curb line.
 Do place leaves in a homemade bin with stakes and wire fence to contain in one
area (no higher than 36 inches at the curb).
 Do Not bag leaves to be picked up. The vacuum truck will not pick up bagged
leaves.
 Do Not place branches or any other debris, such as grass clippings, in the
leaves. Sticks and debris clog and damage the equipment.  Do Not park vehicles
in front of leaves or near leaves.
 Do Not place leaves in the roadway or ditches.
ORDINANCE #2005-42: YARD WASTE IN ROADWAY – PENALTIES TO INCLUDE
FINES UP TO $1250.00