Leaf collection schedule set

It's that time of year when the leaves are falling and autumn is definitely in the air. That means it's time to rake those leaves and get them ready for collection. PLEASE DO NOT RAKE YOUR LEAVES INTO THE CITY STREETS AS THEY CAUSE ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS WITH DRAINAGE PROBLEMS, ETC. LEAVES THAT GET INTO THE CITY'S SEWER SYSTEM CAN ALSO CAUSE WATER QUALITY ISSUES.

Yesterday, the City of Oshkosh released an updated leaf collection schedule through Nov. 20, 2009. Please note that residents’ primary day for loose leaf collection by the city is the day AFTER regular garbage collection. If leaves are not picked up during a scheduled collection date due to heavy volume or other issues, the collection may be rescheduled or leaves will be collected the following week.

The new schedule begins on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009.

Loose leaf collection will end Friday, Nov. 20th. After that date, leaves will only be collected if they are placed in paper biodegradable bags.

The updated schedule is as follows:
Friday garbage day = Monday leaf collection (10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16)
Monday garbage day = Tuesday leaf collection (10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17)
Tuesday garbage day = Wednesday leaf collection (10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18)
Wednesday garbage day = Thursday leaf collection (10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19)
Thursday garbage day = Friday leaf collection (10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20)

If you have any questions about leaf collection or this schedule, please contact City Hall at 920.236.5000.