For Immediate Release: 11/8/2024 11:38 am
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the DPW&P will begin collecting leaves in routes 22, 23, & 24 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 22,23 & 23 is bounded by Stafford Street, Eureka Street, Ludlow Street, Apricot Street, Goddard Memorial Drive, Parsons Hill Drive, Ledgecrest Drive, Main Street, Heard Street, Royal Road Knox Street, Rockwell Street, Whipple Street, Epworth Street, McKeon Road, Riverside Avenue, Hope Avenue, Webster Street and Fremont 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:
• 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/enUS/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.
