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Department of Public Service
Leaf Collection
 The Worthington Service Department offers leaf collection services to all Worthington residents during the autumn season. The Department's goal is to provide efficient and effective leaf collection that is convenient for residents. Limited staff and equipment make it necessary to schedule vacuum collection services within pre-designated zones.
Schedule
The Service Department divides the City into 2 ZONES:
1. EAST of High St.
2. WEST of High St.
The Department picks up Citywide during the first and last weeks of collections. Each zone will receive a minimum of three scheduled collection weeks. The Leaf Collection program begins in October and ends in early December.
2008 Leaf Collection Schedule
| October 14 - 17 |
Citywide |
| October 20 - 24 |
West of High St. |
| October 27 - 31 |
East of High St. |
| November 3- 7 |
West of High St. |
| November 10- 14 |
East of High St. |
| November 17 - 21 |
West of High St. |
| November 24 - 26 |
East of High St. |
| December 1 - 5 |
Citywide "Final Sweep" |
Guidelines
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All leaves must be raked to the curb - DO NOT PLACE LEAVES IN STREET. Leaves in streets causes storm sewers to clog and creates traffic hazards.
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Do not include foreign materials, such as brush, twigs, or grass clippings. Such material damages the leaf vacuum machine.
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 Remove vehicles from the street during your collection week. The leaf vacuum truck will not be able to pick up any leaves blocked by a parked vehicle.
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Leaf Collection Crews may come to your house anytime during the scheduled week. Please place leaves at the curb by Monday of your scheduled collection week to ensure pick up. The Service Department cannot guarantee collection of leaves placed at the curb late in the scheduled week.
Alternatives
Residents have two additional leaf disposal options:
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Friday curbside yard waste collection. Residents should place leaves in paper yard bags or in a permanent container labeled (with a decal) "Yard Waste Only."
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Yard waste drop-off. Residents may bring leaves directly to the Service Department Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 4:00 PM; and the last Saturday of the month, March through late October, Noon - 3:00PM.
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