Kirstin Davis, Communications Manager, 509.625.7773
Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 1:11 p.m.
City of Spokane have started leaf pickup activities on City streets. Leaf pickup is expected to continue until the middle of December. The crews monitor trees throughout the City and generally begin leaf pickup in areas where most of the leaves have fallen, and continue to cleanup across the City as needed and as weather allows. Streets cleared of leaves provide safer driving conditions during winter snow and ice. Removing leaves from the streets also helps prevent clogged storm drains.
The City’s leaf pickup service is intended to remove only the leaves that naturally fall into the streets. Residents SHOULD NOT rake or blow leaves into the street.
A detailed neighborhood leaf pickup schedule is available at on the City’s website. An online map at that site also will track the progress of leaf pickup. The need for snow removal can delay this schedule.
Being aware of the leaf pickup schedule is helpful because the City is asking residents to move their vehicles from the streets when leaf pickup crews are expected. Crews may work on leaf pickup seven days a week, with activities planned between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Residents do have options for getting rid of the leaves in their yards.
Fallen leaves also are great composting material. The City’s solid waste experts recommend using one part brown materials, such as fallen leaves, to two parts green material, such as grass clippings. For more information on composting, check out information on the City’s website.
