ANC 5E08 Commissioner Austin Pearl: leaf collection

From: 5E08@anc.dc.gov
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 14:36:33 -0500
Subject: Leaf collection

Scott,
I know you probably already posted this in the past, but can you post the following as a follow-up/reminder given the timing? Some people are asking about the status.

I just wanted to remind the community that our area is scheduled for leaf collection from November 17-29, and then again from December 22-Janary 3rd. Given we are in the first phase, please don't forget that bagged leaves can be placed where trash and recycling are collected or placed in curbside tree boxes.

Here are some pointers from DPW when doing so:

- Rake leaves into the treebox space
- Please – leaves only! Tree limbs, bricks, dirt, rocks, etc., will damage the equipment and delay collections.
- Prevent fires, parking problems and possible flooding by placing leaves in the treebox space, not in the street. When it rains, leaves will block the storm drain and cause flooding.

If November 29th passes and your leafs have not been collected, please e-mail dpw@dc.gov or call them at (202) 737-4404.

Thanks,
  
Austin L. Pearl
ANC5E08 Bloomingdale 
                 

Leaf Collection Program Brochure 2014 by Scott Roberts