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,~i <br /> I~ ~1~1tl. ~ n.t 1'L.~ <br /> <br /> - i ~ i ~ <br /> ~ - <br /> ctober 25, 199 <br /> ONTACT: Ri hard Zucker, Leaf Program Manager, 682-4800 <br /> rom Public Inf rmation Section, 682-5523 <br /> OR IMMEDI TE RELEASE <br /> ANNUAL EAF RECYCLING PROGRAM BEGINS NOVEMBER 1 IN EUGENE <br /> Eugene esidents who "rake, recycle, and reuse" their leaves this fall can make use of a <br /> aluable resou while reducing problems caused by leaves piled in the street. <br /> The Cit recycles most of the leaves it collects from public property and from on-street <br /> files. Last year that amounted to more than 15,000 cubic yards a pile that could cover a <br /> egulation footb 11 field to a depth of 10 feet. Because leaves piled in streets can cause localized <br /> ooding, pollut streams and waterways, and create traffic hazards, the City encourages residents <br /> o pile leaves in the streets only as a last resort. <br /> At home leaves can be recycled as mulch or compost material. Another option is sharing <br /> xcess leaves w th neighbors. Or, take leaves to a commercial recycler who accepts yard debris <br /> or a nominal c arge, or contact your waste hauler about curbside yard debris pickup service. <br /> If you d decide to place your leaves in the street, wait until the weekend before <br /> ollection in yo r neighborhood. Keep leaf piles free of woody waste and other debris, and be <br /> ure leaves don't block bike or traffic lanes and are well away from storm drains. <br /> urrent collecti n schedules and tips for recycling and piling leaves are available on the City of <br /> ugene leaf hot fine at 682-5383, or on the Internet at www.ci.eugene.or.us/pw/leaves. <br /> (more) <br /> ublic Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> I <br /> <br />