Leaf Pickup

Curbside leaf collection will begin October 20, 2025, and continue through December, weather permitting. City crews follow a route through the city and there is no specific day for pickup. It can take crews 2 to 3 weeks to complete a route. 

About Curbside Leaf Collection

  • The City will not pick up yard waste generated by professional tree contractors and landscapers.
  • Leaf piles should only contain leaves (i.e., no branches, pumpkins, rocks, etc.) and should be placed on the tree lawn area only - not in the street, sidewalks, or cul-de-sacs.
  • Do not pile leaves around fire hydrants. 
  • Do not park vehicles over leaf piles. 
  • Remember to keep catch basins clear of debris to reduce flooding during heavy rains.
  • Leaves and branches should be separated as branches may damage the City's leaf collection equipment. Branch pickup is not a regular City service during leaf and snow seasons.
    • Kimble will pick up brush and small tree trimmings year-round. To take advantage of this service, cut branches and trimmings to less than 6 inches in diameter, no more than 4 feet in length, bundle and securely tie them, and place them at the curb. Bundles must weigh less than 50 pounds. 
    • Smaller branches can be placed personal containers that are 33 gallons or less and placed at the curb with your refuse carts for pick up by Kimble. 
  • Leaves may also be placed in yard waste bags for pick up by Kimble:
    • March through December, leaves can be put in paper refuse bags or personal containers that are 33 gallons or less.
    • Personal containers should be labeled "yard waste" and placed at curbside on the regularly scheduled day for garbage pickup.
    • Kimble is now offering free 96-gallon yard waste cart, which includes a quarterly credit on your bill. Contact Kimble Customer Service at 1-800-201-0005 to claim your FREE cart. This option also saves on yard waste bags.

Protect Our Lake

According to Ohio Department of Natural Resources, fallen leaves provide excellent habitat for wildlife, but they can also be a significant source of phosphorus in urban stormwater. When large piles of raked leaves are too close to streets, the excess nutrients play a part in fueling the algal blooms in Lake Erie. Help us keep algal blooms out of Lake Erie by keeping leaf piles away from storm drains. You can also mulch your leaves to add a boost of nutrients to your lawn, use the leaves to jump start a compost pile for your garden in spring or just “leaf” them be as habitat!

It is important to not dispose of leaves and debris into our creeks, ditches, and retention basins. This causes an excess of debris flowing into Lake Erie. It can also backup in the creeks, causing flooding in our neighborhoods.

 

Questions? Contact Us: 440-930-4126