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The City of Asheville is preparing for leaf collection which will begin Nov. 9. The Sanitation Division collects bagged and loose leaves separately according to schedules based on trash collection days. Residents using either bagged leaf collection or loose leaf vacuuming collection should separate their leaves from trash and other waste, placing leaves at the curb away from the street and storm drains. Burning of leaves is not permitted by city ordinance. COMPOST. Composting provides the easiest and most efficient means for leaf disposal. Residents can run a mulching mower over leaves to compost them directly into their lawn. They may also rake leaves into a pile, which will decompose into a rich soil additive for spring gardens. BAGGED LEAF COLLECTION. Sanitation crews collect bagged or containerized leaves twice a month on a year-round basis. Residents should place unsealed bagged or containerized leaves at the curb by 7 a.m. on the Monday of their scheduled collection week. Crews will remove the leaves by the end of the week. Residents’ bags or containers will be left for reuse after collection.
If your trash day is: Place bagged leaves at the curb on: LOOSE LEAF VACUUM. The city collects loose leaves twice during leaf season according to the vacuum schedule. Residents should rake leaves to the curb by 7 a.m. on the scheduled start date for their area and expect vacuum collection to occur up to 15 days later.
If your trash day is: Vacuum collection begins: Fresh leaves can be delivered to your home or business at no cost. Call 251-1122 to schedule delivery. For more information on yard waste collection please call 251-1122 or visit the website at www.ashevillenc.gov/sanitation.
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