FALL 2009-2010
The City Public Works Department will again collect loose leaves from the following areas with the leaf vacuum during the season. We remind residents to rake the leaves to the curb, but not into the street, and to remove all sticks and stones from the pile as these can damage the machinery. Areas to be collected will be posted as in past years. We also remind residents not to park in front of leaf piles.
| WEEK OF: | |
November 2 –6 |
Lakeside |
| November 9 – 13 | Boxwood |
| November 16 -20 | Woodland Hills, Greenbrook Village & Estates, Windsor Green |
| November 23 – 27 | Lakewood |
| November 30 – December 4 |
Lakeside and Greenspring I & II |
| December 7 – 11 | Boxwood |
| December 14 – 18 | Woodland Hills, Greenbrook Village & Estates |
| December 21 – 25 | Lakewood and Greenspring I & II |
| December 28 – January 1 | Lakeside and Windsor Green |
| January 4 –8 | All areas |
| January 11 – 15 | All areas |
PLEASE MAKE SURE NOT TO RAKE LEAVES INTO STORM DRAINS.
NO COLLECTIONS WILL BE MADE ON THESE HOLIDAYS...Veterans Day, November 11, Thanksgiving Holiday, November 26 & 27, Christmas Day, December 25 and New Year's Day, January 1st.
The Curbside leaf collection program for 2009-10 is currently over.
The new schedule will be posted as soon as it is available.
LEAF COLLECTION FOR GREENBELT HOMES INC. (GHI)
Leaves in GHI must be bagged in papaer bags. Please don't overstuff bags. Bags should be able to close. Ten free bags each fall are supplies to GHI home owners and may be picked up at the GHI maintenance facility. Paper bags are also available at the City Finance Office, 25 Crescent Road, during regular business hours. You may also buy bags at your local grocery stores and hardware stores. Bags will be collected on yard waste days. Please call 301-474-8004 to schedule a pick-up.
BACKYARD COMPOSTING
With the abundance of leaves available, fall is a great time of year to begin backyard composting. Backyard composting is easy, reduces costs and conserves energy associated with materials collection and processing. You can start a compost pile, make a simple bin from chicken wire, scrap wood or fencing, or purchase a ready-made bin.
The City encourages residents to compost in their backyard. For further information on composting, contact the Public Works Department at 301-474-8004
YARD WASTE COMPOST BINS FOR SALE
Public Works has a limited number of Yard Waste Compost Bins available for sale -- $6.00 each. Contact 301-474-8004 for information.