Columbus to begin leaf pickup program in October

The city of Columbus will be starting its fall leaf pickup program in a few weeks.

According to the Department of Public Works, the curbside leaf pickup program will begin on Oct. 14th. You should move your loose, unbagged leaves to the curb by 7 a.m. on the same day as your normal trash route.

You should ensure that leaf piles are clear of all obstructions such as cars and mailboxes. And make sure that there is no debris such as decorative grass trimmings mixed if. If you have sticks or branches, you should create a separate pile to be collected and fed through the chipper.

The city asks you not to put the leaves in the gutter as they clog storm drains and can cause flooding.

The program will run through December, with an end date determined by when the leaves fall.

If you have any questions you can check out the city website at https://www.columbus.in.gov/public-works/.

You can also get more information on the CurbCycle or Columbus Collects apps on your phone.