CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Leaf season is quickly approaching. Collections start on Monday, October 26, and each neighborhood will be visited by vacuum trucks three times during the season on a set rotating schedule.
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Residents can sign up for text alerts reminding them of when their collection week is coming up by texting their address to 434-771-0251.
Leaves will be collected loose at the curb (no bags).
A drop-off location at 1505 Avon Street Extended is also available on Saturdays for residents to utilize.
Leaves are brought to a local farm for composting, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves local soils.
Loose leaves will be collected at the curbside. Residents should pile unbagged leaves as close to the curbside or street as possible without blocking the travel way for pedestrians, bicycles, or motor vehicles. On-street parking areas can be used for leaves. Four examples of where to pile leaves are provided below.
Sign up for text alerts
Residents can sign up to receive text alerts on their phone reminding them of when their leaf collection week is approaching. To sign up, text your address to 434-771-0251.
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