City of Salina
The Public Works Department staff will continue curbside leaf collection from December 16 to January 31, weather permitting. The participant guidelines below will help staff collect all the leaves set out by the public this season.
Participant Guidelines and Information
Rake and pile leaves between the curb and sidewalk. If no sidewalk exists, the pile leaves directly behind the curb. Staff will not pick up bags or collect leaves in the alleys, on private streets, or on commercial properties.
Leaf piles will not be collected if mixed with other debris. Tree limbs and branches will not be collected.
Don’t rake or blow leaves into the street as this can be a traffic hazard and is a violation of City Code. Additionally, placing leaves in the street may cause problems for our storm drainage systems.
Don’t park vehicles directly in front of or behind leaf piles, making collection more difficult for our crew.
Have your leaves ready for collection on the first day of the schedule for your respective zone.
There will only be one round of curbside leaf collection in each zone; however, customers may call in to report locations if they feel the leaf collection crew may have missed them or when weather conditions or late leaf deposits require additional collection.
Leaf collection will not be conducted within alleys, private streets, or for commercial properties.
Zone 1 All streets south of Republic Avenue Dec. 2 – Dec. 13
Zone 2 Between Republic Avenue and Crawford Street Dec. 16 – Jan. 3
Zone 3 Between Crawford Street and Iron Avenue Jan. 6 – Jan. 17
Zone 4 All streets north of Iron Avenue Jan. 20 – Jan. 31
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By SALINA POST
With the arrival of cooler weather and many leaves still on trees, Salina General Services staff will begin curbside leaf collection from Dec. 2 through Jan. 31, weather permitting. Residents are encouraged to follow the guidelines provided below to ensure an efficient collection process and help keep city streets and storm drainage systems clear.
Participant Guidelines and Information
Pile Placement: Rake and pile leaves between the curb and sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, place piles directly behind the curb. Note that staff will not collect leaves in bags, alleys, on private streets, or at commercial properties.
Avoid Mixing Debris: Leaf piles mixed with other debris, such as tree limbs or branches, will not be collected.
Keep Streets Clear: Do not rake or blow leaves into the street, as this creates traffic hazards and violates City Code. Leaves in the street can also clog storm drains.
Parking Considerations: Avoid parking vehicles directly in front of or behind leaf piles to make collection easier for city crews.
Prepare Early: Ensure leaves are ready for collection by the first day scheduled for your respective zone.
Single Round of Collection: Each zone will receive one round of curbside collection. However, residents can call to report missed pickups or request additional collection if late leaf deposits or weather conditions require it.
Please remember that leaf collection will not be conducted in alleys, private streets, or for commercial properties. By following these guidelines, Salina residents can help make this seasonal service smooth and effective for everyone.