Common Council

Leaf collection continues, but not guaranteed everywhere before winter storms

I'm hearing some questions in our area about leaf pickup. Here is the latest information from the City's Streets Division:

• Streets Division crews will continue collecting leaves/yard waste for as long as the weather allows, but it is so late in the year, they may not be able to get to everyone again before a winter storm hits. 
• The Streets Division will lose six days of collection due to the Thanksgiving holiday and the subsequent re-assignment of personnel to make up refuse & recycling collection due to the holiday.
• Many neighborhoods will not see their next yard waste collection until December, or possibly mid-December if weather permits. However, the further we get into December the threat of a snow storm increases.
• Any leaf piles the Streets Division cannot collect before a significant winter storm hits will be frozen in place until the spring.
• Drop-off sites are available and they remain on expanded hours until December 9.
• The drop-off sites that accept yard waste are located at 1501 W. Badger Rd, 4602 Sycamore Ave, and 402 South Point Rd.
• Expanded drop-off site hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm seven days a week and until 8 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On December 9, winter hours start: 7:30am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday.?