It's that time of year again!
The Department of Public Works (DPW) conducts the annual Leaf Collection
Program to help our citizens dispose of the large number of leaves (more
than 9,000 tons--or, 18 million pounds!) each fall. This program helps your
Indianapolis/Marion County environment in two great ways:
- It produces useable compost, offered free to citizens, to help strengthen
and beautify lawns and gardens.
- By not burning the leaves, we can all enjoy that crisp Fall air better
(and see those beautiful trees more clearly). That's why open burning of
leaves is illegal in Marion County.
From Monday, November 6 through Friday, December 1, up to 30 bags of leaves
will be picked up each week, free of charge, in addition to the allowed 10
bags of solid waste. To ensure a successful collection effort during the
Program, please follow these simple steps:
- Place leaves in large plastic trash bags, specially-built large paper
lawn-waste bags, or standard trash cans and containers.
- Place the leaf bags/containers out by 7:00 a.m. on your regular trash day.
- Separate your leaf pick-up from your regular trash (such as, putting the
leaves on the opposite side of your driveway; using different colored bags
for the leaves; or, using different colored tie wraps on the leaf bags).
- Make sure sewer inlets and drainage pipes are kept clear of leaves to
avoid serious drainage or flooding problems.
- Free compost is available at the Southside Landfill located at 2577 S.
Kentucky Ave., (317) 247-6808. Compost can be used as a soil conditioner,
potting soil or mulch. Using compost improves soil aeration, drainage and
nutrient exchange - improving the health of lawns and helping gardens grow.
Remember:
OPEN BURNING OF LEAVES IS ILLEGAL IN INDIANAPOLIS/MARION COUNTY!
For questions regarding leaf collection, please contact the Mayor's Action
Center online, or call (317) 327-4MAC for assistance.
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