Leaf Pickup

Check here for daily leaf collection progress. (updated 12/7/2024)

 

To provide efficient service for all residents, please follow these guidelines:

• Leaves should be placed on the tree lawn as close to the street as possible, but not in the street or on sidewalks.
• Leaf piles should be narrow, tight rows that parallel the street and span the entire length of the tree lawn, if needed.
• Keep catch basins clear of debris to reduce flooding during heavy rain.
• Please do not park vehicles in front of leaf piles.
• Leaf piles should contain leaves only. Please remove all branches, brush, rocks, etc. as they will damage the leaf pickup equipment and delay collection efforts.
• Branches are not collected regularly during leaf and snow seasons. Kimble will pick up brush and tree trimmings that are cut to less than 6 inches in diameter, no more than 4 feet in length, bundled and securely tied, and less than 50 pounds. Smaller branches, brush, and other yard waste can be placed into Kimble Yard Waste carts, personal containers labelled "Yard Waste" that are 33 gallons or less, or in paper yard waste bags. The bundles and/or containers can then be placed at the curb with refuse carts.
• Please refrain from putting leaves in islands of cul-de-sacs as it is very difficult for our large trucks to maneuver around the area.
• City crews follow a route through the city, moving east to west. Updates on collection will be posted daily on the city’s website at the end of the day. There is no specific day for pickup due to numerous variables including but not limited to weather, equipment breakdowns or emergency response situations.
• Once the leaf truck has been by your house, our trucks cannot turn back around. Our crews must continue their routes to ensure timely pickups for all. The crew will be back around once they have been through the entire city.

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. Help us reduce harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie by keeping leaf piles away from storm drains and out of the gutter line of a street. You can also mulch your leaves to add a boost of nutrients to your lawn, use the leaves to jumpstart 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. The debris can also backup in the creeks, causing flooding in our neighborhoods.