Autumn leaves are falling, which means leaf collection season has begun.
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works announced this year’s pickup schedule will run from Monday, Nov. 10, through Friday, Dec. 5.
Residents can leave up to 40 bags of leaves for pickup each week at no additional cost. Leaves are collected on the same day your trash is picked up.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Place leaves in plastic bags. Paper bags can deteriorate and break apart in inclement weather.
- Keep bags at least three feet away from your trash cart for easy pickup.
- Leaf bags should be outside by 7 a.m. on your normal trash day.
- Clear leaves from storm drains to prevent drainage and flooding problems.
Outside of the four-week leaf collection season, residents can place bags of leaves inside their trash cart or take them to the Citizens Transfer Station on Saturdays.
More information is available on Indy DPW’s website.
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