Find out when the next leaf collection will be done on your street.

Each fall, DPW collects leaves from residential neighborhoods to reduce potential accidents and injuries resulting from slipping on wet leaves. By collecting these leaves, we prevent catch basins (storm drains) from clogging and causing street flooding during heavy rains. DPW collects between 8,000 and 10,000 tons of leaves between November and January each year. Most of the leaves collected by vacuum trailers are composted and recycled. Residents may call 311, the Mayor’s Citywide Call Center, between March and October to request compost. Also, compost can be obtained between March and October from the Fort Totten Trash Transfer Station at 4900 John F. McCormack Road, NE, weekdays from 1 pm to 5 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 3 pm. The transfer station is closed on holidays. DPW mails the annual leaf collection schedule to residents who receive trash and recycling services from the Department.



DPW's Leaf Collection Brochure* provides updated information regarding the collection cycles. Check the status of collections in your neighborhood, on the Leaf Collection Status page.

The Department of Public Works has a pretty neat application that will let you input your street address and it will tell you when the leaf collections will take place on  your street.

To access the Leaf Collection Status Page go HERE.

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