Leaf Removal Program

The City of Cleveland’s Department of Public Works has resumed its Leaf Pick-Up Program in designated neighborhoods beginning in early November and continuing through the month of December.

What to know about the Leaf Pick-Up Program:

• Based on an assessment conducted by the Department of Urban Forestry and the Department of Public Works, neighborhoods deemed “high-leaf generation areas” have been selected for the Program
• High- leaf generation areas are determined to have the highest concentration of City-owned trees located on tree lawns and/or areas where flooding or other hazardous conditions may occur. The City’s six (6) service stations will systematically deploy sweepers, leaf machines, end loaders, and leaf blowers in these areas.

How it works:

• Residents in designated areas should expect leaf pick-up signs posted one (1) week prior to service.  
• To streamline the pick-up process, residents are encouraged to rake leaves from their property onto the tree lawn. 
• To accommodate City crews, residents are asked to park off-street, if possible, during the service period. Each area will be serviced a minimum of two (2) times within the eight (8)-week period (weather permitting). 
• Leaves will be transported to an approved leaf compost site, diverting more than 2,000 tons of leaf material from the City’s waste stream.