Fall Leaf Pick-Up Scheduled to Begin Monday, October 28
Mankato- Annual Leaf Pick‐Up service is scheduled to begin Monday, October 28 and last through Friday, November 22 (weather permitting). Leaf pick‐up generally begins when the majority of leaves are on the ground and runs for approximately four weeks.
Prior to the start of leaf pick‐up, community members may see leaf vacuuming machines in their neighborhood. City staff test the machines prior to use to ensure they are working.
It’s easy to participate in leaf pick‐up:
- Simply place leaves in the street in wind rows along curb (no piles).
- It's important to keep sticks and branches out of the leaves because they may break the leaf vacuum machine, which can slow down the process.
- Community members with homes on a corner lot are asked to pull leaves from the street corner because the leaf vacuum machine turns too wide to pick up leaves left on the corner.
Leaf vacuuming is an added‐value utility service. The leaf vacuum removes leaves and then chops and compacts them in a self‐contained mechanism. The chopped, compacted leaves are then recycled as mulch. A goal is to schedule leaf‐pick to coincide with "Rake the Town" between November 2 and November 10.
Where to dispose of yard waste at no cost
Compost may be brought to Minnesota Paving and Materials site, 3600 Third Avenue (GPS: 57032 231st Lane). There is no cost for Mankato, non‐commercial residents who provide photo identification. Wood waste should be separated from compostable materials. The compost site is generally open:
- Through October 31‐‐Monday through Friday: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon.
- November 1 through March 31‐‐Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Curbside collection at an extra charge is also an option:
- Yard waste is picked up each Wednesday by appointment (through mid‐November).
- Yard waste pick‐up must be scheduled by contacting West Central Sanitation staff at 800‐246‐7630. The cost is $8 per bag. Payment is made when pick‐up is scheduled.
- Use compostable yard waste bags which are available generally where garbage bags are sold, such as home, hardware and retail stores.
- Woody waste must be cut to four‐foot lengths, bundled and tied, and placed in a compostable yard waste bag.
- Residents may contract directly with West Central Sanitation to use a cart for compost.
For more information about the fee and service, contact West Central Sanitation at 800‐246‐7630.
For questions or more information contact staff at 311 or 507‐387‐8600.
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Lara Peterson
Communications and Engagement Specialist
Intergovernmental Center
10 Civic Center Plaza
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-8670
mankatomn.gov
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