Leaf Collection To Begin In Late October In Falls Church

FALLS CHURCH, VA — Leaf collection season is about to begin in Falls Church as more leaves start to change colors and fall from trees. The City of Falls Church will start leaf collection on Monday, Oct. 24 and continue into January 2023.

Leaf collections will happen in residential areas with multiple passes north and south of Broad Street. Crews vacuum the leaves from the streets to help prevent clogs in the stormwater system and supplement street sweeping to remove debris.

Residents are asked to prepare for leaf collections by raking leaves to the curb but not in the street and away from storm drains and water meter covers. Leaf piles should only contain leaves, as items like stones, branches, litter or other yard waste can damage the vacuum machines. Residents should also avoid parking their car on a leaf pile, as it can be a fire hazard.

The schedule is weather dependent, and any schedule changes will be shared on the the Citywide Notices Calendar.

Here is the tentative schedule for leaf collections:

• Week of Oct. 24: South of Broad Street
• Week of Oct. 31: North of Broad Street
• Week of Nov. 6: South of Broad Street
• Week of Nov. 14: South of Broad Street
• Week of Nov. 21: North of Broad Street
• Week of Nov. 28: North of Broad Street
• Week of Dec. 5: South of Broad Street
• Week of Dec. 12: South of Broad Street
• Week of Dec. 19: North of Broad Street
• Week of Dec. 26: North of Broad Street
• Week of Jan. 2: Citywide

Leaves will be turned into leaf mulch that will be available at the Falls Church Recycling Center in March 2023. The mulch will be free for City of Falls Church residents.

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