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When city crews will collect your leaves

Here’s how to find out when trucks will be in your neighborhood.

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Wet weather was partially to blame for delays last year.

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The tell-tale signs of fall are probably all over your yard. Leaf collection begins in the city of Winston-Salem on Monday, Nov. 4 and will run through January.

When you’ll see trucks

Leaf collection is only provided to single-family homes. Crews will start in their rounds in quadrants one and two, near east of US 52 + south of US 421. After three passes in each neighborhood, collection will rotate clockwise to the western and northern part of the city. Residents can find their quadrant and estimated collection date the following ways:

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The city will operate a total of 24 pull-behind leaf machines and 12 automated leaf trucks.

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Raking responsibly

Don’t bag your leaves — they should remain in piles on the edge of your yard, not in the street. Some other reminders when raking or blowing leaves for pickup:

  • Keep sticks, rocks, and other debris out of the pile
  • Do not park vehicles on, in front of, or near leaves
  • Do not put leaves on a tarp or over a storm drain

Other ways to get rid of leaves

Burning leaves is not allowed in city limits, but you can rely on weekly collections of your yard waste cart. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities also operates two permanent yard waste disposal facilities that are open year-round, but you will need to pay a fee to use them.

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