They don’t call it “fall” for nothing. Here’s what to do with all those fallen leaves.
When does leaf collection begin?
Madison residents get three guaranteed curbside set-out opportunities for leaf and yard waste collection this fall. Some neighborhoods begin Sunday, Oct. 5, while others start later — check your set-out schedule.
The rules
- Separate yard waste from brush. (Yard waste is leaves, weeds, grass — anything you can rake. Brush is sticks and branches.)
- Place leaves and yard waste on the lawn’s edge or terrace, not in the street.
- Keep piles at least 4 ft from obstacles.
- You can leave leaves loose, cover with a tarp, or bag them (paper preferred; plastic bags must be left open).
Reminder: Keeping leaves off the street helps protect local lakes. Rainwater can carry pollutants into storm drains.
