Leaves & Yard Waste
Leaf pickup will begin April 14th and continue until May 2nd. Leaves must be placed un-bagged on the treebank and be free of debris such as rocks, stumps, lumber, and other yard waste. Property owner may be invoiced for damages to City equipment due to contaminated leaf piles. During leaf pickup, please be certain that leaves are accessible by keeping vehicles and trailers away from leaf piles designated for pick-up.
Leaf Collection occurs within designated geographical areas that correspond to refuse collection routes. For example: collection will begin in Monday’s refuse collection district and progress through that designated area regardless of how long it takes. After completing collection in Monday’s area, crews will move into the Tuesday district, then Wednesday’s district, followed by Thursday’s, and then Friday’s refuse collection districts. Upon completion of Friday’s refuse district, crews will begin the cycle again in Monday’s district. This rotation will continue until November 27th.
This service is intended purely for leaf pick-up. Our leaf vacs are incapable of picking up yard waste such as grass clippings, potted plants, pumpkins, and garden materials. The City does not collect those materials. Those materials must be dropped off at the City of Baraboo Compost Site located off at 407 Briar Street behind the old Public Works Garage.
Curbside leaf collection only occurs during certain times in the Spring and Fall. During non-pickup times, residents may dispose of leaves at the City of Baraboo Compost Site.
Leaves and yard waste must be free of trash and other foreign debris. If material is bagged, you must empty the contents on the appropriate pile and take the bags with you.
At No Time May Leaves, Grass Clippings, Brush, Or Other Yard Waste Be Deposited On The Street Or Alley.
Not Only Does It Impact Ground And Surface Water Quality, But It Is Also Prohibited By Ordinance 8.15.
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