Fall Curbside Leaf Collection Begins This Week

Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr. and the city have announced the dates for fall curbside leaf collection. Curbside pick-up of leaves is scheduled for the weeks of Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Nov. 16 and Nov. 30.

During these designated weeks only, residents may leave their leaf waste curbside in paper bags or barrels on their normal trash pickup day. No yard waste in plastic bags will be accepted. All yard waste should be picked up no later than 3:00 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 should also note they can take yard waste to the Department of Public Services, 50 Farm Avenue any weekday during regular business hours. The Department of Public Services is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.