For Immediate Release: 12/2/2024 9:15 am
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the DPW&P will begin collecting leaves in routes 17, 18, & 19 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 17, 18, & 19 is bounded by Grafton Street, Sunderland Road, Southwest Cutoff, Massasoit Road, Pineland Avenue, Pinecrest Drive, Flint Pond Road, Granite Street, Heywood Street, Loxwood Street, Greenwood Street, McKeon Road, Whipple Street, Upland Street, Upland Gardens Drive, and the Shrewsbury town line.
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.
For questions, please call Worcester 311 by dialing 311 or 508-929-1300
www.worcesterma.gov
