Fall Leaf Pickup

Place leaves out according to the program guidelines anytime before or during your service window.

Report missed pickups, late falling leaf piles accurately placed after your service window and BEFORE end of day Dec 23 (430pm)

The schedule is included in the Fall/Winter View from the Curb and you can search for your pickup weeks using the "My Area" feature of this website. Just search for your address.

Find Your Pickup Dates

You can also view the leaf collection schedule and collection progress by using GIS mapping.

The leaf collection program will accept any volume of:

• Leaves
• Sticks smaller than four feet long and two inches in diameter
• Pumpkins
• Other similar, organic material

Please do not place any other material out for collection in the leaf program. It will not be collected, and material left at the curb will be considered a nuisance and may result in enforcement action without notice. 

Please bring your leaves to the curb lawn area near the street.  You can rake them to the curb in loose in piles or collect them in biodegradable bags or boxes. 

If there is no sidewalk or curb lawn at your home, please rake them to the edge of the street but do not block any traffic lanes (including bike lanes).

Please do not place leaves near mailboxes, utility poles, landscaped areas, or near storm drains. Never place leaves where they will block sidewalks, bike lanes, or vehicle lanes. Putting leaves in these areas not only slows the program down but makes it hard for people to get around the city and could be dangerous. Plus, it might lead to enforcement action or fines. 

Report missed pickups, late falling leaf piles accurately placed after your service window and BEFORE end of day December 23. You can report a missed pickup online or by calling 311 or (269) 337-8000.

Report a Missed Pickup Online

During the fall, fallen leaves often accumulate at storm drains. This prevents water from draining from our streets properly and can lead to localized flooding nearby. If you see a blocked drain near your home, lend a hand and clear it! 

You can also drop off leaves and accepted materials at 322 E Stockbridge Avenue. The drop-off site will be available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. while the leaf program is running (November 3 - December 23). There will be no public access outside of these hours of operation. Our Public Services staff will be on-site to help and make sure that the material is eligible (no trash, plastic, metal, etc.). 

This service is for city residents only, and proof of residency will be required. Please do not leave materials unattended or outside of the hours of operation.  

Accepted Materials

• Leaves
• Brush
• Branches & Twigs
• Material for drop off must be in a decomposable yard waste bag