Leave Your Leaves: Notes About Leaf Pick-Up

Leave-Your-Leaves-1The city’s fleet of leaf trucks and vacuums are geared up and ready to begin as soon as the trees let loose this fall. “We aim to get through the entire city each week,” said Matt Evans, Public Works Director. Occasional Saturday pick ups may be added to the heaviest part of the season.

In Your Neighborhood
When it comes to leaves, remember:

  • Generally, leaves will be picked up on the same day as trash.
  • Crews will begin at 7 am and continue until dark, if necessary.
  • Leave your leaves in the right-of-way—off the street —for pick up.
  • Leaves should be the only thing in the pile – no sticks, bricks, boards or other items.
  • Although it’s preferable to leave leaves unbagged and uncovered, leaves may be placed in biodegradable bags (NO plastic) or covered with a tarp at the curb to prevent them from blowing.
  • For more information about leaf pick up, or other services of Public Works, visit the city’s web site at www.valpo.us.

Leave-Your-Leaves-2Get Your Mailbox Ready for Winter
To accommodate snow plows this winter, be sure your mailbox does not extend past the curb and that it’s secure enough to stand up to the weight of inevitable snow and ice that may be pushed to the side by plows. Public Works cannot be responsible for improperly placed mailboxes.