For Immediate Release: 11/21/2022 2:31 pm
On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, the DPW&P will begin collecting leaves in Routes 14, 15, 39, and 40 shown in the green shaded area on the map below and online at http://www.worcesterma.gov/streets/fall-leaf-collection.
The upcoming leaf collection in Route 14 is bound by Belmont Street, Lake Avenue, Bridle Path, Sunderland Road, Coburn Avenue, and Natick Street.
The upcoming leaf collection in Route 15 is bounded by Hamilton Street, Trahan Avenue, and Grafton Street.
The upcoming leaf collection in Route 39 is bound Highland Street, Park Avenue, Monadnock Road, Forest Street, Salisbury Street, Beechmont Street and Haviland Street.
The upcoming leaf collection in Route 40 is bound by Salisbury Street, Barry Road, Flagg Street, Moreland Street, and Aylesbury Street.
*Due to the chance of early snowfall, residents in these areas should consider bringing leaves to a drop-off site.
Note: Streets around Clark University, Holy Cross College, Worcester State University, WPI and the former Becker College area (shaded in grey in the linked map) will be collected on November 25 and 26.
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:
• The City’s leaf collection website including an updated map of collection areas:
http://www.worcesterma.gov/streets/fall-leaf-collection
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Worcester311
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Worcester311
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 may be raked into the gutter beginning on the weekend prior to the date in which leaf collection is
slated to begin in your area. Brush and branches will not be collected and should be brought to a drop-off site.
Bagged leaves and brush can be taken to 1065 Millbury Street Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Bagged leaves (no brush) may also be taken to the Chandler Street (across from Foley Stadium) or Clark Street (Near East Mountain St.) drop-off locations on Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The DPW&P will be collecting leaves Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, weather permitting.