Geneva's Curbside Leaf Collection Begins

GENEVA, IL — The City of Geneva has announced its leaf collection dates for the 2018 season. The city’s curbside leaf pickup is divided into three geographical zones, with each zone collected three times using vacuum truck equipment. Collection began on Oct. 31 on the city's east side.

Every street will be targeted one time during each of the three separate leaf pickups, the city said. Officials noted that each zone takes a few days to complete.

Residents are required to rake their leaves to the parkway no later than 7 a.m. on the Monday of their scheduled pickup week. Leaves placed on the parkway after the crews have passed will not be collected until the next scheduled date. Leaves should be raked to the parkway parallel to the street and about 12 inches behind the curb or edge of the pavement. Raking leaves into the street or curb/gutter can clog storm sewers, which can later result in street flooding.

View the curbside collection zone schedule here.

A leaf collection map is posted on the city’s website. If crews finish a zone early, they may jump to the next area to work ahead of schedule; however, the contractor will return on the designated start date to make sure every street has been collected.

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