Residents are encouraged to rake all leaves to their curb lawn by Monday, November 24, 2014 for this final collection cycle. All leaf collection will terminate on November 26, 2014. Leaf Collection, which was abbreviated by snow removal on 11/17 through 11/21 has been extended. City crews will continue to collect leaves – both raked and bagged in paper yard waste bage, provided the area reviews no additional snow or ice. Any remaining leaves MUST be bagged (in brown bags only) and placed on the curb lawn or taken to the City’s yard waste facility on 45 Chesnut Street. Any bagged leaves will be collected by Sanitation workers on regular pick up days and co-mingled with trash collection. Leaves should be raked to the curb in piles or wind-rows as close as possible, but not into the street. No brush, twigs or other material should be mixed with leaves as these items clog the vacuum equipment and slow the collection process.
Crews began covering the entire City of Elyria the third week of October and concentrated in those areas with more mature trees. Routes generally follow sanitation routes but the schedule is greatly influenced by weather (rain as well as snow). Due to manpower and weather variations – no set date for collection on a particular street or area is available.
Residents may dispose of leaves contained in brown paper composting bags at the Elyria Compost Center at 45 Chestnut Street during posted hours of operation.
Please remember these important safety points:
- DO NOT allow children to play in leaf piles or near the street/curb
- DO NOT place branches or other debris in the leaf piles. Doing so may result in non-collection of the leaves
- DO NOT park vehicles on or near leaf piles; we encourage residents to use their driveways during leaf and snow season in order to keep roadways clear and accessible
All leaves collected are composted and not dumped at the landfill
