City Offers Free Leaf Pick Up at the Curb

A message from the City of Elmhurst. Image via shutterstock

Residents who wish to participate in the city’s free leaf pick-up are asked to place leaves on the parkway in clearly marked garbage cans, cardboard boxes or Kraft paper bags on your regular collection day: November 5th, 6th or 7th and December 3rd, 4th or 5th.

Residents are reminded not to place leaves in plastic bags and not to mix leaves with other types of yard waste. Garbage cans and containers other than Kraft bags will be left on the parkway after the pick-up.

Raking leaves, grass clippings or other debris into the street is prohibited by city ordinances. This practice may result in hazardous conditions for motorists and may clog inlets, preventing the flow of storm water into the city’s storm sewer system.