Cranberry Seeking Leaf Angel Volunteers

CRANBERRY, PA — The chill of the coming winter might be in the air at the moment, but there's plenty of autumn remaining. With that comes an abundance of colorful leaves blanketing lawns.

Those needing assistance raking and collecting leaves should be aware the township will launch its leaf angel program that will run from Nov. 1 through Dec. 10.

The program matches local volunteers to township residents who need assistance in ridding their yards of leaves. Residents who want to volunteer can complete a form on the township website.Volunteers must be 15 years or older or accompanied by an adult.

Leaf angels are encouraged to work as teams for maximum efficiency. They will use their own rakes and gloves.

The program dates coincide with the end with the township’s contracted curbside yard waste collection date. The township requires that all leaves collected be deposited in yard waste carts or disposed of in biodegradable bags and left at the curb for collections.

Each resident who applies for assistance will receive five biodegradable leaf bags. Those seeking assistance will be able to make that request online in the coming weeks. Assistance is based on the number of volunteers who sign up and can be matched with those in need.