The Goshen Street Department has begun its 2024 fall leaf pickup and will continue collecting leaves through early December. This last round of leaf pickup began Monday December 9th and will continue through the following weeks.
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.