Leaf Collection Set in Dormont and Brookline

"The falling leaves drift by my window. The autumn leaves of red and gold."

The lyrics of that old standard make it sound romantic but the truth is, the leaves that look so pretty on the trees make a mess on the ground.

To help deal with the multitude of leaves, both and Brookline have leaf collection programs that run during the peak of leaf season.

Dormont

Dormont's fall leaf collection program runs for six weeks, beginning this Wednesday, Oct. 26, and continuing each Wednesday through Nov. 30.

All leaves must be placed in biodegradable, brown paper bags. No plastic bags will be collected. Leaf bags must be placed at the curb for pickup; none will be collected in the alleys.

The has 30-gallon leaf bags available for 50 cents each or a pack of five for $2.50. Biodegradable bags are also available for purchase at most hardware/building supply stores.

The leaf vacuum will also be available to pick up leaves in the street. The borough will follow the street sweeping schedule whenever possible.

Brookline

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services, will remove leaf and yard debris from residences in a special collection on Saturday, Nov. 12.

Yard debris should be placed at the normal collection site on Friday, Nov. 11. All yard debris materials will be collected by city refuse/recycling crews and composted on Saturday, Nov. 12.

Residents must bag leaves in paper bags only and place them out at the normal refuse collection site. Bags should not exceed 35 pounds. Leaves in plastic bags will not be accepted.

Tree branches and bushes will also be collected that day. Residents should cut, bundle and tie branches and bushes in lengths not exceeding five feet in length. Tree branch diameter should not exceed four inches.

City crews will not collect dirt, rocks, stones or cement. Yard debris left at the curb by contracted lawn care workers or independent contractors—or that which does not meet the collection guidelines—will not be collected by city crews.

For more information, contact the city's environmental services at 412-255-2631 or 412-255-2773.