Valparaiso Leaves Pick-Up Begins October 19, 2015

Valparaiso-Vibrant-VisionaryValparaiso’s fleet of leaf vacuum crews is geared up and will begin picking up leaves Oct. 19 through Nov. 20. “We will be running full force from day 1 forward. Because neighborhoods vary in leaf production, it’s impossible to commit to a specific pick-up day for each neighborhood. We want residents to know that we will work to rotate throughout the entire city as frequently as possible, said Matt Evans, Public Works Director. Public Works may even add occasional Saturday pick ups during the heaviest part of the season.

Residents can help improve efficiency by keeping non-leaf items out of their leaf piles as debris can damage equipment and lead to downtime for repairs. Please note that before and after Oct. 19 to Nov. 20 pick-up season, leaves must be bagged (in biodegradable bags) for pick up. Likewise, there will be no additional leaf pick ups in the spring, so any leftover leaves from the fall season must be bagged for pick up.

In Your Neighborhood
When it comes to leaves, remember:
Crews begin at 7:00 a.m. and continue until dark, if necessary.

Leave your leaves near the curb in the right-of-way (between the sidewalk and curb) – off the street - for pick up. Leaves cannot be picked up in alleys.

Leaves should be the only thing in the pile – no sticks, bricks, boards or other items. Public Works cannot pick up mixed piles with brush and leaves together until separated by the resident. Public Works does not pick up any debris from contractors, regardless of the time of year.

Additional items should be placed off the street, near the curb.

Please park cars away from your leaf pile so that we can get close enough to remove all of your leaves.

Although it’s preferable to leave leaves unbagged and uncovered through Nov. 20, leaves may be placed in biodegradable bags (NO plastic) or covered with a tarp at the curb to prevent them from blowing.

Please bag any leaves remaining after the leaf pick-up season ends on Nov. 20.

For more information about leaf pick up, or other services of Public Works, visit the city’s web site at www.valpo.us.