The City of Elyria FALL 2018 LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM is underway and will run from Monday, October 22 through Saturday, December 1. Leaves should be raked to the curb in piles, but not in the street. No brush, twigs, or other materials should be mixed with the leaves, as these items may cause safety hazards and will clog the vacuum equipment, slowing the collection process.
A special service will again be provided this year. If you are a senior citizen unable to rake your leaves because of an illness or physical disability you are eligible to sign up for FREE LEAF RAKING SERVICE by calling the Mayor’s Office Leaf Program Hotline at 326-1415 by November 2. This service is being made possible through the generosity of student volunteers from Elyria High School and Elyria Catholic High School. It was the brain-child of Keenan Williams, assistant manager of the Elyria Street Department. Mr. Williams has been working with the schools to coordinate the effort. The first 50 citizens to sign up will be eligible for the service.
As for the community-wide leaf collection October 22 – December 1, crews will cover the entire city and will concentrate first on areas with mature trees. There is no set schedule for collection, as weather conditions, equipment and personnel fluctuate day-to-day. We ask for your patience and understanding. Regardless of the weather, no leaves will be collected after December 1. Any leaves remaining on the curb lawn after December 1 must be bagged (brown bags only) and left with the weekly trash pick-up. FREE brown compost bags are available at the Mayor’s Office or the Public Utilities Office, 131 Court Street.
Residents are encouraged to dispose of their leaves at the Elyria Compost Center, 45 Chestnut Street. The Center is managed by Barnes Nursery. Details regarding their hours of operation and services can be found on the City’s website under the Sanitation Department at www.cityofelyria.org. Leaves collected by crews are composted and not dumped into area landfills.
Please remember these important safety tips:
- Do not allow children to play in the leaves near the street or curb
- Do not place braches or other debris in the leaf piles – doing so may result in the non-collection of leaves
- Do not park vehicles on or near leave piles
