2007 Leaf Collection Program

Each fall, the Town receives many inquiries from residents regarding the leaf collection program. The following information may be useful in understanding the 2007 Leaf Collection Program:

 

	Due to a late leaf drop, the Town will be returning for a second collection. This second collection will occur after November 26th. To view the press release, please refer to the Leaf Collection Press Release.
	All streets will receive a second collection.
	Residents are reminded that once the second vacuum collection has been completed on your street, leaf disposal must be either in paper yard waste bags set out at the curb on your normal trash collection day, or at the drop off site at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection site at 321 Olcott Street.
	To see which area your road is located, please refer to the Route Schedule.

For a printable version of the Leaf Collection Street Status Map please click one of the options below.

Adobe Acrobat PDF Version: Street Status Map - PDF

Image Version: Street Status Map - JPG

 

	Rake leaves to the front of your property adjacent to the street prior to your scheduled collection.
	Do not block sidewalks or rake leaves into the street.
	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.
	Help us by keeping leaf piles free of brush, refuse, rocks and other foreign matter.

In addition to curbside vacuum collection, residents have the following options available:

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 14th 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.)

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.

Note: Do not allow children to play in leaf piles. Collection schedule is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Did you know? The Town of Manchester recycles over 13,000 tons of leaves each year! 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.

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