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• 3: Discover
• 4: Residential Services
• 5: Business Services
• 6: Government
• 7: Departments
  • 7.2: Economic Development
  • 7.4: Fire & Emergency
  • 7.5: Human Resources
  • 7.6: Police
  • 7.7: Planning & Zoning
  • 7.8: Parks & Recreation
  • 7.9: Public Works
    • 7.9.1: Public Works Departments
      • 7.9.1.1: Building Maintenance
      • 7.9.1.2: Vehicle Maintenance
      • 7.9.1.3: Road Maintenance

        • Current page is 7.9.1.3.1: Leaf Collection

        • 7.9.1.3.2: Litter Control
        • 7.9.1.3.3: Sign Maintenance
        • 7.9.1.3.4: Snow Removal
        • 7.9.1.3.5: Special Projects
        • 7.9.1.3.6: Storm Water System
        • 7.9.1.3.7: Street Maintenance
        • 7.9.1.3.8: Street Resurfacing
        • 7.9.1.3.9: Tree Trimming
    • 7.9.2: Right-of-Way Information
    • 7.9.3: Street Index
    • 7.9.4: Public Works FAQs
    • 7.9.5: Basketball Hoop Policy
• 8: Employment Opportunities
• 9: News & Events
• 11: Park Reservations

Departments

Leaf Collection Program

The Public Works Department will provide leaf collection services to residents by October 26th this year. Leaf collection will continue through the fall as long as the volume of leaves warrants this service.

The crews will visit each street in the township once every 10-14 working days or sooner early in the season. During the heaviest stage of leaf fall or times of inclement weather, it is not uncommon to have longer periods between rounds. The department will adjust to a six-day work and/ or ten hour per day work schedule when necessary in order to accelerate the collection process.

Residents are encouraged to mulch the leaves when possible during the fall to supply turf with nutrients necessary for a healthy lawn. Mulching can be accomplished by raising the deck of the mower and installing a blade designed for this activity. It is a free way to fertilize your yard.

To aid crews throughout the process, residents are urged to:

• Rake or mulch leaves often.
• Place leaf piles at the back of the curb.
• Avoid mixing grass clippings (free fertilizer too!), sticks and other debris in with the leaves.
• Crews will not pick up leaf piles that contain these items.
• Avoid parking vehicles on or near the leaf piles.

Weekly Update 11/06/09

The Public Works Department began the 2009 Leaf Collection Program on October 26th. Two crews completed the Huber South and Spring Valley plats during the first week. Three crews started in the Singing Hills plat the week of November 2nd and completed the Singing Hills and Vienna Park plats on November 5th. Three crews started in Kingswood plat on November 5th and expect to complete this plat and move into the Villages of Miami by November 9th. Leaf crews will be working an eight (8) hour Saturday shift on November 7th and assess the need to continue to work Saturday shifts in the future. Nearly 2,000 cubic yards of compacted leaf debris has been collected to date.

Weekly Update 11/14/09

Three crews started collecting in the Villages of Miami plat on November 7th and completed the area on November 9th.  On November 10th, two crews began collecting in the Chautauqua plat and rural roadways. One crew started back in the Huber South plat on November 10th to begin the second complete of the collection program. The rural roads were completed on November 12th and all three crews were be back in Huber South by November 13th. Huber South was competed on November 14th and collection progressed into the Spring Valley plat. Staff worked an overtime shift on November 14th. Nearly 3,900 cubic yards of compacted leaf debris has been collected to date.

Weekly Update 11/20/09

Three crews completed the Spring Valley plat on November 16th and moved into the Singing Hills plat. Singing Hills was completed on November 18th. Vienna Park plat was completed on November 19th. Kingswood plat may be completed by end of day on November 20th. Nearly 5,900 cubic yards of compacted leaf debris has been collected to date.

Weekly Update 11/23/09

Two crews started in the Villages of Miami plat on November 23rd and will be moving into the Chautauqua plat and on rural roads by November 25th. One crew started back in the Huber South plat to begin the third round complete round of the program. The Road Department will not be collecting leaves from November 26-29 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Leaf Collection will start back up on November 30th. It is anticipated that the Leaf Collection Program will end before or on December 11th.

Weekly Update 12/01/09

Three crews completed the Huber South plat on November 30th and Spring Valley plat on December 1st. Crews completed Singing Hills, Vienna Park, Kingswood and the Villages of Miami by end of day December 2nd. Rural roads and the Chautauqua plat were completed on December 3rd. It is anticipated that the Leaf Collection Program will end before or on December 11th. The department will be converting trucks over to prepare for winter snow removal.

Weekly Update 12/07/09

Snow showers on December 7th delayed the start of the final round of leaf collection this week, but crews anticipate quickly moving through the entire Township by week's end. The program is still on schedule to end by December 11th.

We wanted to thank all residents that chose mulching their leaves this year and encourage others to consider this option. Mulching supplies the turf with nutrients necessary for a healthy lawn, lowers program expenses, and accelerates the collection process. Mulching can be accomplished by raising the deck of the lawnmower and installing a blade designed for this activity.