2009 Street Leaf Collection Dates
Street leaves are picked up every fall according to a schedule. A map is published in the Ann Arbor Observer, WasteWatcher newsletter, and on Community Television Network Channel 16 showing dates neighborhoods will be serviced. Each neighborhood is scheduled for two pickups approximately one month apart. Collection begins in late October and ends in early December.
Leaf collection Hotline is 794-6366
Street leaf pickups are delayed if the city's trucks are needed to clear street snow.
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Leaves must be placed into the street before 6am on the day of collection.
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To protect stormwater quality, rake leaves into the street no earlier than the weekend before the scheduled pickup day, unless your property is on a marked bike lane. For bike commuting safety, properties facing marked bike lanes on the street may only put leaves in the street 24 hours before the scheduled pickup day.
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Remove all vehicles from street on the day of scheduled leaf collection.
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Leave one foot of space between the curb and leaves for storm water to run into the gutter. This reduces the risk of flooding in your area.
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Wet leaves to prevent blowing, if needed.
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Don't use plastic bags for leaves - keep them loose.
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Don't place branches in street leaves. Halloween pumpkins are OK.
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Don't park cars over dry leaves in order to avoid potential fires.
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Don't park on street with posted tow-away zones. Cars can be ticketed and towed.
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Do not store leaves in marked bike lanes for more than 24 hours before the scheduled pickup.