For Immediate Release: 11/1/2019 12:35 pm
On Monday, November 4, leaf collection will begin in Routes 20, 21, and 12S shown in the green shaded areas on the map viewable online at http://www.worcesterma.gov/streets/fall-leaf-collection.
The upcoming leaf collection area is bounded by Vernon Street, Ward Street, Millbury Street, Providence Street, Winthrop Street, Wabash Avenue, Madison Street, Cambridge Street, Canterbury Street, Hammond Street, Southbridge Street, and also in areas bounded by Grafton Street, Massasoit Road and Heywood Street.
This schedule may change due to the weather or other factors. Additional information and updates to the schedule will be posted in the following locations:
http://www.worcesterma.gov/streets/fall-leaf-collection
In addition, sign up for the AlertWorcester notification system to receive a text, email, or phone call with updates for your neighborhood at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BFC691572170.
No Parking Signs will be posted on the streets prior to leaf collection. Leaves are collected Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, weather permitting. Failure to obey No Parking signs will result in tickets. Once the No Parking signs are posted, leaves can be pushed into the gutter. Placing brush and branches in the public way may result in fines.
Bagged leaves and brush can be taken to 1065 Millbury Street Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Bagged leaves (no brush) may be taken to the 300 Chandler Street (across from Foley Stadium) or 299 Clark Street (Near East Mtn. St.) locations on Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.