As leaves begin to fall, many residents will begin thinking
about how to dispose of the leaves that they rake up. This email is
intended to inform you of options available through the City of
City street cleaning trucks are not intended to and cannot
accommodate piles of leaves. Leaves left in the street eventually get
washed to the sewer system and can clog catch basins openings and take up space
in sewers during rain storms.
Leaf Removal Options Provided by the City
of
Composting
The following composting options can only accommodate green
yard debris – leaves, grass, tree trimmings, branches, etc. This
does not include stones, dirt, garbage, food waste, etc.
Composting – Home pick-up
This year, on Saturday, November 12th, the City
of
Composting – Drop-off sites
The City maintains three yard debris drop-off sites year
round. The closest one to District 7 is the
Landfill
Yard debris may be put out for regular collection with your
other garbage each week, but will not be composted. Yard debris headed
for the landfill may be put in paper or plastic bags.
Thank you for helping to keep our streets
and sewers clear.
Emily Keebler · Office of Patrick Dowd
· Pittsburgh City Council District 7
510
City-
emily.keebler@city.pittsburgh.pa.us
· www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7
