In addition to curbside vacuum collection, residents have the following options available to dispose of leaves:
Curbside Paper Leaf Bag Collection
Residents can set out paper leaf bags for curbside collection on the day of their normal refuse/recycling collection.
Curbside collection of paper leaf bags takes place between March 15th and January 11th of each year.
Leaves in barrels, plastic bags or cardboard boxes will not be collected.
No rubbish is to be mixed in with leaves.
Paper bags may be purchased for $0.30 each at:
Town Hall, Customer Service Center, 41 Center Street
Senior Center, 549 East Middle Turnpike
Landfill Office, 1 Landfill Way
Paper leaf bags purchased from area retail stores are also acceptable.
Drop Off Sites
Residents and contractors may drop off loose or paper
bagged leaves at the Landfill composting area year-round from 7:15 a.m.
to 3:15 p.m. (Mon - Sat).
Residents may drop off loose or paper bagged leaves at the Leaf Drop-off location adjacent to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility from November 1 through December 31. (No brush or plastic bags, please.)
Please keep any storm drains free of leaves and other debris year round. Help keep our water clean. Report illegal dumping into storm drains at 647-3067.
Need help with your leaves or snow removal?
Contact the Youth Service Bureau and ask about their "Rent-a-Teen" program. They will be
pleased to tell you how it works! The number to call is 647-5213.
If you or a group wish to volunteer to assist those needing help with leaves or snow removal,
please call the Customer Service Center at 647-5235.
The leaves are composted and available for sale to the public at the
Landfill. Call 647-3257 for more information.
The Success of the Leaf Collection program is dependent upon the weather.
Your understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Looking for more information about the leaf collection....visit the FAQ's page.
