City of St. Charles Leaf Collection Starts this Month

The City of St. Charles Leaf Collection starts Oct. 24. This program is funded by a portion of the fee collected on the utility bills of eligible homeowners. Check your utility bill or call Utility Billing at 630.377.4426 if you have questions about your eligibility in this program.

The City offers leaf, brush and yard waste bag collection services throughout the fall to help with end of the season yard clean up.

Leaf Pick Up Schedule

East Side of the River

October 24

November 4

November 16

West Side of the River

October 31

November 10

November 21

Pick up is unavailable for the following areas & subdivisions:

Cumberland Green

Delnor Glen Drive

Delnor Townhomes

Dunham Place Commons

Royal Fox private streets

Whittington Course

Auburn Court

Benham Court

Oak Crest

Viewpointe

Wildrose Springs Townhomes

Willowgate

Leaf Collection Reminders

• Please have leaves on the parkway by 6:30 a.m. on the first day of pick up for your area.
• It may take three to four days for leaves to be collected in your specific area.
• A smaller truck will collect leaves in cul-de-sacs.
• Leaves cannot be collected if the parkway is obstructed by parked vehicles or other obstacles.
• Please keep a distance of approximately 10’ between leaf piles and permanent structures (fire hydrants, trees, streetlight poles, etc.). Rake leaves in a row parallel to the street at least 1’ back from the curb and off of the sidewalk.
• Pushing leaves into the street will result in a fine up to $500.

Yard Waste Bag Pick Up

Yard waste bags are picked up on your weekly refuse pickup day. The last day for yard waste bag pick up is November 29, 2016.

Final Brush Collections

East Side of the River

October 17

November 14

West Side of the River

October 24

November 21

Be sure to check the City’s website at www.stcharlesil.gov, contact Public Works at 630.377.4405 or pw@stcharlesil.gov for more information.

About the City of St. Charles

Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 1,800 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the “150 Great Places in Illinois,” by the AIA Illinois; and one of the “Top 10 Towns To Live In” by West Suburban Living magazine. www.stcharlesil.gov

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