The City of Jackson Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin the Fall 2024 Loose Leaf Collection Program on Monday, Nov. 4. The DPW is planning two rounds of leaf collection in every section of the City through Thursday, Dec. 5.
The DPW asks residents to place loose leaf piles along curbs in the street. Placing leaves on the street level along curbs helps crews perform more effective collection. Please have leaves ready for pick-up om the day collection is scheduled to begin in your section. After collection begins in a section it is likely to continue over the following days. Collection dates are subject to change due to leaf volume, equipment challenges, and weather delays.
Residents are urged not to put out leaf piles in the curb line of streets until 48 hours before their scheduled pick-up. Having leaf piles in the streets for long periods of time hinders street cleanliness, clogs storm drains, and can permanently damage pavement.
It is also very important for residents to remove vehicles, basketball hoops, and other obstructions from streets when collection is happening in their neighborhood. Leaves will not be collected if they can’t be reached by crews. Residents should be aware that large leaf piles are sometimes first collected by loader equipment and then the leaf vacuum machines come by to do more detailed clean-up.
The leaf collection map and schedule is available on the city’s website. The City encourages residents to stay updated on the collection program so they know when it’s coming to their street. In addition to referencing a mailer that’s sent to every address in the City, residents can stay informed through these communication channels.
- Sign up for CodeRED. Users of this system are given advanced notice of when leaf collection is coming to their area through phone calls, emails, and texts.
- Follow the City’s Facebook page for regular updates
Call the Leaf Collection Phone Line at 517-768-6088 to hear collection updates.
Questions about leaf collection are directed to the DPW at 517-788-4170