2009 Leaf Collection is October 12 through December 11

The Mason Public Works Department will pick up leaves at your curb. Bright orange and black temporary signs will be posted at the entrance to your neighborhood at least two days prior to leaf collection.

Please keep in mind that weather, equipment, parking on the street, and debris mixed with the leaves all affect the crew's ability to collect leaves. If your leaves are at the curb before December 11 they will be removed by the city.

Here's how you can help the city meet its leaf collection schedule:

• Rake leaves as close to the curb as possible and cover them with some type of tarp.
• Do not rake leaves into the street or storm sewers; leaves clogging the storm sewers can cause flooding during heavy rains.
• Do not rake twigs, branches, sticks, rocks, bottles, garden debris, etc., in with the leaves; these items can clog up the machine and cause considerable delay to the leaf collection.
• Avoid parking in front of piles of leaves. It is difficult for the raking crew to work around parked cars.

Remember that wet leaves are slippery, and are dangerous to pedestrians, bicycle riders, and cars. Please keep your sidewalks free of wet leaves.

This popular service is one of several financed with earnings tax dollars. The collected leaves are provided to local nurseries and to residents who wish to use them as compost. If you would like a load of leaves delivered to your property, please contact the Public Works Department at 513-229-8580.

Last updated: September 28, 2009