Leaf pick-up starts Oct. 27 on city's north side
Fort Wayne's annual leaf pick-up starts Oct. 27 on the city's north side. The City is providing two collections cycles instead of three to save taxpayer money while improving service. Weather permitting, leaf collection will end Dec. 12.
Residents who have their leaves in biodegradable bags can call the 311 Call Center starting Monday for priority pick-up within two business days, regardless of the pick-up schedule in their area.
Leaves must be raked to the park strip. The street department recommends having them there by the first day of the pick-up week. They should not be raked into street. Burning leaves is illegal, and they cannot be placed in the trash.
The loose-leaf collection dates for 2008 are:
'¢ North: Oct. 27-31 and Nov. 17-21
'¢ South: Nov. 3-7 and Dec. 1-5
'¢ Central: Nov. 10-14 and Dec. 8-12
'¢ The week of Nov. 24 will be used be to catch up on weather-related delays.
During leaf season, residents can call the leaf hotline at 427-2302 or visit www.cityoffortwayne.org for the day's pick-up locations. A map of the areas is also available on the Web site. The schedule and map were also included in October's City Utilities bills.
To schedule bagged leaf pick-up starting Monday, call the 311 call center from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays at either 311 or 427-8311.