The Goshen Street Department has begun its 2024 fall leaf pickup and will continue collecting leaves through early December.
There is no set schedule for leaf collection. Crews follow a rotating route through the city until all leaves are picked up.
Here are some tips to keep streets clean and free of water during leaf collection:
- Rake leaves into long piles on the grass next to the street or sidewalk beside the curb, no more than 6 feet from the curb.
- For the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, if you must pile leaves on the sidewalk, leave as wide a walking path as possible.
- Keep leaves out of the street.
- Piles of leaves interfere with traffic.
- Later in the fall, if it snows, snowplows will drive through the leaf piles, potentially pushing leaves back into yards.
- Residents and property owners with storm drains in front of their properties should keep the drains clear of leaves. This reduces the chance of water backing up on city streets.
- When you’re done raking, spraying the piles with water can help prevent them from blowing away during high winds.
- Bagged leaves will be collected, but it significantly slows citywide collection. Crews must empty the bags to vacuum up the leaves, and the bags will be left on the property.
- Do not place leaves in alleys; they will not be removed.
- Do not mix sticks, twigs, or other trash into leaf piles. These items can damage vacuum equipment and slow down the collection process.