Fall leaf collection
Summary
Leaf drop is heavy — 30-40% down citywide. Residents can mulch, rake a foot from the curb, use drop-off centers, or request paper-bag pickup; a color-coded online map shows when collection is coming to your area.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
DPW will run both bagging and curbside collection this fall and report back on cost and participation.
Residents using the map and bagged-leaf pickup options.
Flooding-prone areas where leaves clog catch basins, per Brower's argument for bagging.
Mentions & discussions (2)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE — October 21, 2026
Leaf drop is heavy — 30-40% down citywide. Residents can mulch, rake a foot from the curb, use drop-off centers, or request paper-bag pickup; a color-coded online map shows when collection is coming to your area.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE — May 20, 2026
DPW switched to requiring bagged leaves without telling most alders, residents revolted, and the committee adopted a resolution restoring curbside raking and requiring advance notice of major operational changes.
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