City leaf collection begins

The City Public Works Department began collecting loose leaves on Monday, Nov. 28. They started in the southwest corner of the city, and will move to the northwest, northeast and southeast. The Public Works Department will make two rounds. They will do north and south streets first in each section, and then the east and west streets.

The Public Works Department reminds residents to rake the leaves to the curb, but not into the street, and to remove all sticks and stones from the pile as these can damage the machinery.

Residents are also reminded to rake leaves into open areas along the curb, avoiding mailboxes, fire hydrants, signs, parked cars, and other obstacles that would prevent the leaf collection truck from getting to your leaves. Residents are asked to not park in front of leaf piles. Piles blocked by vehicles will not be picked up as it is difficult for the truck and leaf machine to maneuver around parked cars. Also do not put leaves into trash bags as bags of leaves will not be picked up.