i <br /> ~ ~ _ ~ <br /> fieptember 10, 1998 <br /> ~ONTACT: Richard Zucker, Leaf Program Manager, 682-4833 <br /> i <br /> ~rorn Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> ~OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> A SEASONAL REMINDER TO HOLD THOSE LEAVES! <br /> Cooler mornings remind us that fall is on the way, bringing with it such seasonal chores as leaf <br /> (raking and yard cleanup. It's also time for a seasonal reminder from the Eugene Public Works <br /> Department not to pile leaves in the street until the weekend before collection in your neighborhood. <br /> I <br /> Even properly piled leaves can cause local flooding and pollute waterways if placed in the street <br /> prematurely. <br /> ~ This year's leaf collection program in Eugene's begins November 2 and continues until early <br /> ~ January. Here's this year's schedule: <br /> ~ • November 2-6 -central Eugene <br /> • November 9-13 -southeast Eugene <br /> • November 16-20 -southwest Eugene <br /> • November 23-25 -west Eugene - <br /> • November 30-December 4 -north Eugene <br /> • December 7-11 -central Eugene <br /> • December 14-18 -southeast Eugene <br /> ~ • December 21-24 -southwest Eugene <br /> I <br /> • December 28-31 -west Eugene <br /> • January 4-8 -north Eugene <br /> For tips on how to recycle leaves and for more detailed information about the leaf collection <br /> schedule, call the City of Eugene leaf hotline at 682-5383 or visit the City of Eugene's home page on the <br /> Internet at www.ci.eugene.or.us. <br /> <br /> Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />