CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage’s annual leaf collection program begins Nov. 16, and residents can determine when crews will reach their neighborhood by checking which of the city’s four collection zones they live in.
The program is scheduled to continue through Dec. 31, weather permitting. Public Works crews will make two passes through each zone, working clockwise through the city and beginning with Zone 1.
The four zones are divided by Macon Street and Garrison Avenue:
Zone 1: South of Macon Street and west of Garrison Avenue.
Zone 2: North of Macon Street and west of Garrison Avenue.
Zone 3: North of Macon Street and east of Garrison Avenue.
Zone 4: South of Macon Street and east of Garrison Avenue.
Residents should place leaves in the grassy area between the sidewalk and curb. Where there is no curb, leaves should be placed within 5 feet of the street.
Leaves must be kept out of the street, drainage ditches and swales, and piles should be at least 10 feet from stormwater inlets. Residents should not mix branches, grass, mums or other yard debris with the leaves. Oil, chemicals, limbs, cans, rocks, bricks, garbage and other foreign materials also must be kept out of the piles.
Vehicles should not be parked within 15 feet in either direction of a leaf pile. Crews will not return to collect piles that are blocked by parked vehicles.
The city typically makes two collection rounds during November and December. Public Works posts a daily route map on its Facebook page so residents can follow the crews’ progress.
Residents also may take leaves to the Carthage Recycling Center, 1309 Oakhill Road. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Additional information is available on the Carthage Leaf Removal Program webpage.
