Leaf collection and road salt practices
Summary
Leaf collection starts in about two weeks — residents should pile leaves on the boulevard, not in the street, where they clog storm drains and add nutrients to waterways. Staff also previewed winter salt reduction using brine and sand.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents get leaf pickup; local waterways stay cleaner.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Public Works - Oct 12, 2026
Leaf collection starts in about two weeks — residents should pile leaves on the boulevard, not in the street, where they clog storm drains and add nutrients to waterways. Staff also previewed winter salt reduction using brine and sand.
City of La Crosse to do one-time pass collecting remaining curbside leaves Monday
City of La Crosse to do one-time pass collecting remaining curbside leaves Monday WXOW
Council Planning Meeting - Mar 10, 2026
Council Member Janssen pressed about why leaves were left in streets all winter. Staff explained late leaf drop before freezing caused the backlog and said the street department plans a spring leaf pickup, with new faster trucks on the way.
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