Leaf Collection

2011 Leaf Pick-Up Schedule

Check the leaf collection map and guide [pdf] for boundaries and availability.

Leaves must be on the parkway by 6:30 a.m. on your area ’s designated day!

This program is funded by a portion of the fee collected on the utility bills of eligible homeowners. Check your utility bill or call Utility Billing at (630) 377-4426 with questions about your eligibility for this program.

Pick up is unavailable for the following subdivisions/areas:

Cumberland Green
Whittington Course, Royal Fox private streets, Dunham Place Commons, Delnor Townhomes, Delnor Glen Drive
Viewpointe & Willowgate
Wildrose Townhomes, Auburn Court, Benham Court, Oak Crest

October 2011
	East Side of River		West Side of River
	Area 1 Southeast Quadrant South of Main St	Area 2 Northeast Quadrant North of Main St	Area 3 Southwest Quadrant South of Main St	Area 4 Northwest Quadrant North of Main St
1st Pick Up	October 26	October 28	November 1	November 3
November 2011
	East Side of River		West Side of River
	Area 1 Southeast Quadrant South of Main St	Area 2 Northeast Quadrant North of Main St	Area 3 Southwest Quadrant South of Main St	Area 4 Northwest Quadrant North of Main St
2nd Pick Up	November 4	November 8	November 10	November 14
3rd Pick Up	November 15	November 17	November 21	November 23
4th Pick Up	November 28	November 29	November 30	December 1

Following are some tips and guidelines for the Leaf Collection program:

•	Inclement weather or a large volume of leaves could alter the leaf pickup schedule.
•	Leaf piles with vehicles parked in front of them will not be picked up.
•	Leaves must be on the parkway by 6:30 a.m. on your area ’s designated day.
•	Rake leaves in a row parallel to the street, on the parkway, at least 1 ft. back from the curb and off the sidewalk.
•	Pushing leaves into the street is a violation of Municipal Code 12.04.170, punishable by a fine of up to $500 for each offense.
•	Leaf piles will not kill grass, although they may cause it to discolor. The grass will grow back, rich and green, in the spring.
•	Avoid raking foreign materials into leaf piles (brush, grass clippings, trash, etc.), as these could damage equipment or cause injury to personnel.
•	Yard waste bag pickup by Veolia ends November 30.

Storm Sewers And Leaves

leaves and storm sewers don't mix Leaves and Storm Sewers Don’t Mix!

When preparing your leaves for collection, do not place the leaves on the street. This activity is prohibited by our code and is punishable by a fine of up to $500! One of the reasons the code exists is to prevent the storm sewer drainage system from becoming plugged. The drainage system is a network of structures, channels and underground pipes that carry storm water runoff to streams and the Fox River. This system plays a vital role in protecting our properties and roadways during rain events. The system’s ability to effectively convey storm water runoff during heavy rains can be compromised due to leaves and litter plugging the grates and inlets. Residents can help protect their property from flooding by keeping the storm sewer grating near their home free of leaves, litter, and other debris.

Please contact the Public Works Department at (630) 377–4405 if you have any questions regarding the City’s storm water system.

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Leaf Collection

2011 Leaf Pick-Up Schedule

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