City of St. Charles Leaf Collection Starts in November

The City of St. Charles Leaf Collection service starts Nov. 1. This program is funded by a portion of the fee collected on the utility bills of eligible homeowners. Residents should 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 West Side of the River

November 1 November 7

November 13 November 17

November 27 November 27

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

Townes of Fox Chase Walnut Hill Townhomes

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 regular weekly refuse pickup days. The last day for yard waste bag pick up is November 28, 2017.

Final Brush Collections

East Side of the River West Side of the River

October 16 October 23

November 20 November 27

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