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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works strives to make it as easy as possible
for City residents to dispose of fallen leaves during fall and winter months. There
are several different opportunities available so that they may choose the most convenient
method of disposal.
Vacuum Collection
The first cycle of the City's vacuum leaf collection service, a
popular service appreciated by many Richmond residents, will begin on
November 5. Please remember that leaves should be raked to the
property line before the date listed on the schedule and delays may occur due to
inclement weather and equipment failure.
For a collection map and schedule, click
here*.
| Collection Zone |
Cycle 2 Date |
| Bellevue/Ginter Park/Washington Park |
1/21 – 2/1 |
| Westover Hills/Forest Hill/Woodland Heights/Swansboro |
1/28 – 2/1 |
| Maymont/Byrd Park/Oregon Hill/Carillon |
2/4 – 2/8 |
| Stony Point |
2/18 – 2/29 |
| Windsor Farms/Univ. of Richmond/Far West End |
2/11 – 2/22 |
| The Fan |
2/25 – 2/29 |
| Museum District |
2/25 – 2/29 |
| Broad Rock/Brookbury |
1/14 – 1/18 |
| Church Hill/Fulton |
1/7 – 1/18 |
| Worthington Farms |
2/4 – 2/8 |
| Northside/Highland Park |
3/3 – 3/7 |
| Westover Gardens |
1/21 – 1/25 |
| Bellmeade |
1/7 – 1/11 |
| Strafford Hills/Willow Oaks |
2/18 – 2/29 |
Vacuum Collection Program Guidelines
- Rake leaves to your property line.
- Do not rake leaves into the street.
- Leaves must be placed out for collection by the start date indicated for your
route.
- Keep leaf piles less than 2 feet in height.
- Keep leaves away from ditches, pipes, and culverts.
- NO DIRT, ROCKS, METAL OR BRANCHES;
these items will prevent crews from collecting your piles.
- The collection schedule may be affected by bad weather.
- For up-to-date information throughout leaf season, call the Leaf Hotline
at 646-LEAF (5323).
"Bag-and-Go" (BAG)
As an added service to our citizens, we offer a program that allows residents to
simply place out bagged leaves for collection during their regular trash pick-up
day until March 30. Bags should be placed neatly next to your Supercan. There is
no limit to the number of bags during this time.
(Note: due to space restrictions the route collectors may not be able
to collect all bagged leaves at once. However, Solid Waste will make note of your
address and return to collect the remaining bags.)
Year 'Round Service
In addition, residents can place up to six bags of leaves per week out beside their
Supercans for pickup on their regular trash collection day throughout the year.
Anytime Drop-Off Disposal
Bagged leaves may be taken to our East Richmond Road Convenience Center at no charge.
The center is open from 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays.
Backyard Composting
Though not an actual City service, we do advocate backyard composting as the most
efficient and environmentally sound disposal option. Call the Clean City Commission
at 646-5659 for details.
Special Collections
For those in a hurry, we can schedule special collections for a $75 fee.
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