Leaf Line

Leaf Line is the loose-leaf vacuuming program implemented each fall. Public Works leaf trucks hit the roads vacuuming raked leaves from the curb of Athens residences. It is hard to predict Mother Nature, so the work begins in earnest when the majority of leaves have fallen.

Round Three of

Leaf Collection Has

Ended for 2007-08

The City of Athens Public Works Department wishes to announce that loose leaf collection will now be by call-in only. Please call 744-2746 to be placed on a work list to have your loose leaves vacuumed up curbside.

The last day of loose leaf collection will be Friday, February 22, 2008. Anyone placing leaves at the roadside for pickup after this date will be required to bag their leaves in order for Public Works to pick them up.

 

*An Important Note - In order to create a more efficient leaf collection system: Leaf Routes Have Changed .

Do not expect the same leaf collection service that you have received in past years. For the earliest possible leaf collection, rake your leaves 3 to 5 feet from your curb As Soon As Possible. Leaf crews will be operating in different parts of Athens simultaneously.

Public Works is now operating three crews on leaf collection; one specifically dedicated to curbed street collections.

*Alternatives to Public Works Leaf Collection:

- You may bag your leaves. Bagged leaves will be collected by the Public Works Department on the Brush/Junk route.

- You can mulch your leaves with a mulching mower. Mulched leaves are a nutrient source for grass and can aid in the growth of a healthier lawn.

Please place brush and junk in a separate pile.

Do NOT rake leaves into the roadway.

If you have questions, please call Public Works at (423) 744-2745 or email publicworks@cityofathenstn.com.

If you send an email or you reach an answering machine, please include your name, address, and phone number in your message.