NYC Department of Sanitation Announces Special Leaf Collection Schedule
The New York City Department of Sanitation has announced the special leaf collection schedule for City residents. Instead of decomposing in a landfill, the collected leaves will be turned into renewable energy or compost, and added to soil to nourish street trees, soil and parks. The Department will collect leaves in paper leaf bags, unlined containers or curbside composting bins. Do not use plastic bags.
- Residents in areas with curbside composting:
Residents currently receiving curbside composting service already have leaf collection! Residents should simply place their leaves in their brown bins, in paper leaf bags, or in unlined rigid containers, at the curb for pick-up according to their regular curbside composting collection schedule. Do not use plastic bags.
- Residents in many other areas:
Residents should set out their leaves in a paper leaf bag or an open, unlined container. Do not use plastic bags.
Residents living in Bronx Community Boards: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Set out your leaves at the curb after 4 p.m. the night before these days:
Sunday, November 27 & Sunday, December 11
Residents living in Brooklyn Community Boards: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Set out your leaves at the curb after 4 p.m. the night before these days:
Sunday, November 20 & Sunday, December 4
Residents living in Staten Island Community Boards: 1, 2, 3
Set out your leaves at the curb after 4 p.m. the night before these days:
Sunday, November 27 & Sunday, December 11
Visit nyc.gov/leafcollection
About the New York City Department of Sanitation
The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe and clean by collecting, recycling and disposing of waste, cleaning streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. The Department operates 59 district garages and manages a fleet of more than 2,000 rear-loading collection trucks, 450 mechanical brooms and 705 salt spreaders. The Department clears litter, snow and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets. The Department runs a portfolio of programs and facilities to help New Yorkers more sustainably manage waste.