Greenwich Announces 2023 Leaf Collection Program Schedule

Information via Town of Greenwich

GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Department of Public Works has announced details on its 2023 leaf collection program.

The collection will begin on Nov. 6 in section 3, and all other sections will begin on Nov. 13.

Weather permitting, leaves will be collected Monday to Saturday with two leaf collections per numeric section. The program is expected to finish in mid-December.

Tentative 2023 Leaf Collection Program Sequence

First Collection on Monday, Nov. 6

• Section 3: Riverside

First Collection starting on Nov. 13 for ALL other sections:

• Sections 4, 5, 6: Old Greenwich/Riverside
• Sections 9, 10, 11: Cos Cob
• Section 13: Boro (Central Greenwich)
• Section 17: Glenville
• Section 18: Western Pemberwick

On average, the town removes more than 30,000 cubic yards of leaves each year, which are sent to a Connecticut farm to be composted.

Residents are asked to pile leaves near the street but off the road and sidewalks, as this can pose as a safety hazard for pedestrians and bicyclists and can negatively impact stormwater drainage. This program is offered to half-acre or less residential properties (building zone R-20) on public roads.

There will be no leaf collection on Nov. 10 or on Veterans Day, Nov. 11; Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 24; and the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 25.

Timing and schedule for leaf pickup may be adjusted and subject to change. Residents can find out when their street is scheduled through the 24-hour leaf collection hotline at 203-618-7698 or by following this link.

Leaf Collection Guidelines for Residents

• Place leaves as close to the edge of the street as possible without placing leaves in the road, sidewalk, catch basins or open channels.
• Rake leaves into neat piles or place leaves into biodegradable bags. Leaves in plastic bags will not be collected.
• Make sure there are no branches, sticks, or garden refuse in leaf piles or bagged leaves.
• Rake early and frequently to be prepared for leaf pickup.
• As per the State of Connecticut, General Statutes, Chapter 368m, Sec. 19a-335, Nuisances on Highways, residents must remove all residual leaf piles after the second leaf collection.

Alternative Leaf Options

• Drop off leaves at Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility (permit required).
• Mulch leaves and leave them in place. Mulching leaves can improve lawns and reduce the environmental footprint associated with collection, hauling, and composting elsewhere. More information on this approach can be found here.