For Immediate Release: 12/1/2023 10:13 pm
On Saturday, December 2, 2023, the DPW&P will begin collecting leaves in routes 7, and 8, as shown in the green shaded areas on the map below and online at http://www.worcesterma.gov/streets/fall-leaf-collection
The upcoming sweeping area in Routes 7 and 8 is bound by Norton Drive, West Boylston Street, Gold Star Boulevard, Millbrook Street, Byron Street, Prescott Street, Grove Street, Salisbury Street, Park Avenue, Highland Street, Wachusett Street, Clearview Avenue, Burncoat Street and Lincoln 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 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.