City News: Spring Curbside Leaf Collection Weeks Announced

Curbside leaf collection in Peabody will take place during the weeks of April 27 and May 11.

During those two weeks on their normal trash pickup day, city residents may leave their yard waste curbside in paper bags or barrels. Yard waste in plastic bags will NOT be accepted. All yard waste should be picked up no later than 3 p.m.

Residents should note that haulers may pick up regular trash first, and return later in the day for yard waste.

There is no charge for curbside leaf collection.

Residents may also bring leaves and other yard waste to the drop-off center at the Public Services Facility, 50 Farm Ave., from 7 a.m., to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and on the last Saturday of each month from 7 a.m. to noon.

For further information, contact the Department of Public Services at (978) 536-0600.