Leaf season is here

Fall is here and so are the leaves. Public Works began running leaf collection routes this month, and will continue collecting leaves for citizens free of charge as needed through January. To help us help you, there are some general guidelines you need to follow and information you need to remember to ensure timely and easy leaf collection:

• Public Works collects leaves every two weeks during leaf season from October through January at no charge to residents.
• After January, residents must pay a $25.00 to have loose leaves collected.
• Residents should pile leaves as close to the road as possible without blocking the road or sidewalks.
• Please keep your leaf piles free of sticks, debris, branches and other miscellaneous items. If your leaf pile contains sticks, debris, branches or other items, your leaves will not be collected, as collecting these items with a leaf truck can damage the truck and take it out of service.
• If you bag your leaves there is no charge at any time during the year. Just call Public Works at 828-438-5248 and request to have your bagged leaves picked up.  Bags are collected every Friday unless it is a holiday.
• Loose grass and small trimmings will require a $25.00 charge (February through September) for out of season service. Just like with leaves, if you bag the grass and small trimmings there is no charge. Just call Public Works at 828-438-5248 and request to have your bagged grass and small trimmings picked up. Bags are collected every Friday unless it is a holiday. Bags should not exceed 35 pounds. Bags exceeding 35 pounds will require a $25.00 charge to be paid for collection.

Following these guidelines helps us help you all leaf season long. For more information or with any questions, please call 828-438-5248 or visit https://www.morgantonnc.gov/publicworks.