December 2, 2022

City crews have completed the final sweep of Fall Leaf Collection. Leaves left at the curb or in the street after the last sweep are in violation of city ordinance 660.03 and 660.15. These leaves may not remain in the public right-of-way and must be disposed of at the owner’s expense by using the city yard waste bag program or at the compost facility at Renewed Outdoors which is free. 

Disposal Options: 

1. The Compost facility is located at Renewed Outdoors, 23691 North Dixie Highway. From March 15 through December 15, hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (excluding holidays) and closed on Sunday. January and February hours by appointment only. Contact Renewed Outdoors at 419-874-5537 to make an appointment for compost facility use. 

2. Utilize the City Yard Waste Program: Generic 30 gallon paper yard waste bags or green yard waste Toter for leaf disposal. Yard waste disposal tags may be purchased at Black Diamond, Kazmaier’s, Kroger and Walt Churchill’s Market. Green yard waste Toters may be purchased at Lowe’s (64 gallon or 96 gallon size). City yard waste disposal tags must be attached to each yard waste bag and/or green yard waste Toter. Yard waste is collected the same day as refuse is collected through November 30. December 1 through March 31, yard waste is picked up by appointment only. Call Modern Disposal at 419-874-2966 before Tuesday to get your address on the list for pick up on Wednesday. Leave your address and number of bags, bundles or Toters. 

3. You can hire a private company for removal of your leaves. There are several contractors in the area that provide this service. 

For more information, contact the Department of Public Service at 419-872-8020.