City of Raleigh News Release - Seasonal Leaf Collection

Jayne Kirkpatrick, Director, Public Affairs
Prepared by: Christopher Riley, Senior Public Affairs Specialist

For more information: Transportation Field Services Division, 919-996-6446

Sept.  27, 2012

Seasonal Leaf Collection Begins Oct. 1

The City of Raleigh Loose Leaf Curbside Collection for 2012-2013 will begin Oct. 1, with a collection training pass for half of the City. The remaining half will receive a pass for training beginning Oct. 15.  

Raleigh’s continued growth has necessitated significant changes in the leaf collection program. The City of Raleigh is offering residents several opportunities to have their loose leaves collected and several ways to obtain collection updates. Residents may get program updates by calling the automated “leaf line” at 919-996-3720, tuning in to cable channel 22 or by visiting the City’s website.

The City of Raleigh website offers the most detailed information including the collection schedule and in what section residents are located. Information is available on the City of Raleigh website at www.raleighnc.gov, enter “leaf update” in the search window to access a link to the Leaf Collection page. Raleigh residents may find their collection section by clicking on the “city services” tab at the top of the page and entering their address under “find my service” in the lower right corner.

Collections will be made citywide once during the month of October for training purposes, once before the Christmas holiday, once each in the months of January and February.

The City’s leaf collection vacuum equipment moves very quickly and requires residents to have their leaves prepared properly and placed curbside prior to the crews working in their area. Leaves put out after the equipment has passed by will not be picked up until the next scheduled collection. Leaf piles must be placed curbside by the dates shown for collection.  Leaf piles should be placed at the curb away from any obstructions such as water meters and mail boxes.

Crews will begin work in the designated section on the next business day after the date listed. The schedule is subject to change based on the weather and the volume of leaves residents put out for pickup. The schedule is as follows;

• Section 1- September 30, November 11, December 30 and January 31. Boundaries are Glenwood Avenue to the north; Wade Avenue to the south; Interstate 440 to the east; and the outer city limits to the west;
• Section 2- September 30, November 18, December 30 and January 31. Boundaries are Creedmoor Road to the east; Glenwood Avenue to the south and west; the outer city limits to the north;
• Section 3- September 30, November 25, December 30 and January 31. Boundaries are Six Forks Road to the east; Interstate 440 to the south; Creedmoor Road to the west; the outer city limits to the north;
• Section 4- October 14, December 2, January 15 and February 14. Boundaries are Interstate 540 to the north; Falls of the Neuse Road to the east; St. Albans Drive to the south; and Six Forks Road to the west;
• Section 5- October 14, December 9, January 15 and February 14. Boundaries are Falls of Neuse Road to the north and west; Capital Boulevard to the east; and New Hope Church Road and St. Albans Drive to the south;
• Section 6- October 14, December 16, January 15 and February 14. Boundaries are the outer city limits to the north and east; Buffalo Road to the south and Capital Boulevard to the west;
• Section 7- October 14, December 2, January 15 and February 14. Boundaries are Interstate 440, St. Albans Drive, New Hope Church Road to the north; Capital Boulevard to the east; Wade Avenue to the south and Glenwood avenue to the west;
• Section 8- October 14, December 9, January 15 and February 14. Boundaries are Buffaloe Road to the north; the outer city limits to the east; Poole Road and  Edenton Street to the south; Person Street, Wake Forest Road and Capital Boulevard to the west;
• Section 9- October 14, December 16, January 15 and February 14. Boundaries are Poole Road and Edenton Street to the north; the outer city limits to the east and south; Person Street and Hammond Road to the west;
• Section 10- September 30, November 11, December 30 and January 31. Boundaries are Western Boulevard to the north; Tryon Road and the outer city limits to the south; Person Street and Hammond Road to the east; Interstate 40 and Jones Franklin Road to the west;
• Section 11-September 30, November 18, December 30 and January 31. Boundaries are Wade Avenue to the north; Western Boulevard to the south; Person Street and Wake Forest Road to the east; Interstate 40 to the west; and,
• Section 12- September 30, November 25, December 30 and January 31. Boundaries are Glenwood Avenue to the north and east; Wade Avenue to the south; Interstate 440 to the west.

Residents receiving loose leaf curbside service also may have their leaves picked up year-round on their scheduled yard waste collection day. Leaves must be placed in clear plastic bags, paper bags, or permanent containers. Permanent containers with lifting handles, such as a plastic or metal garbage can, can be no larger than 35 gallons and weigh no more than 75 pounds.