10/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/28/2024 11:42
PHILADELPHIA - The Department of Sanitation's 2024 Philly Leaf Recycling Program begins on Monday, November 4 and runs through Saturday, December 21. The program is one of several services provided by the Department of Sanitation to honor the City's on-going commitment to recycling by helping to reduce the amount of materials that reach the waste stream. The program runs for seven weeks this year as mechanical leaf collection will take place in the areas of Washington West and Society Hill.
During the seven-week program, mechanical leaf collection will be provided in areas known to have a heavy accumulation of leaves and multiple tree canopies. The mechanical leaf collection operation will include leaf blowers, mechanical sweepers, and leaf loaders. Crews will concentrate their efforts in designated boundaries each week, following a strategic schedule to maximize efficiency and productivity.
2024 mechanical leaf collection schedule:
Drop-off Location | Area |
15th & Bigler Sts. | South Philadelphia |
43rd & Powelton Sts. | West Philadelphia |
4800 Wayne Ave. (Happy Hollow Rec Center) | Germantown |
54th & Woodbine Ave. | West Philadelphia |
7901 Ridgeway St. (Fox Chase Rec Center) | Northeast |
American & Thompson Sts. | North Philadelphia |
Broad & Christian Sts. | South Philadelphia |
Castor & Foulkrod Sts. | Frankford |
Cathedral St. & Ridge Ave. | Northwest |
Corinthian & Poplar Sts. | North Philadelphia |
Graver Lane & Seminole St. | Northwest |
Pennway St & Cottman Ave. (Jardel Rec Center) | Northeast |
Washington La & Ardleigh St. | Northwest |
Follow these tips for bagged leaf collection:
There will be no collection of leaves on City-observed holidays. During this seven-week program, leaves will be collected for composting purposes, like, fertilizing gardens and nourishing trees. For more information, residents can visit www.phila.gov/leaf-recycling or call 311.