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_ _ <br /> t~ AIL _ <br /> ~ October 26, 007 <br /> CONTACT: Ed Lee, Public Works Surface Maintenance Supervisor, 541-682-4835 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> Eugene's 2007 Leaf Program Begins October 29 <br /> Eug ne's annual leaf program begins Monday, October 29. This year the Eugene Public <br /> Works Dep rtment is encouraging residents to take special care if they pile leaves in the street. <br /> Lea es are a valuable natural resource, and residents should first consider using leaves <br /> ~ as compost r mulch rather than piling them in the street. Leaf disposal continues to be a <br /> popular opti n, however, and each year, the Public Works Department collects more than <br /> ~ 15,000 cubi yards of leaves in an effort to keep leaves from plugging the storm drainage <br /> system and degrading water quality in local streams. With that volume of material on city <br /> streets, it's i portant that residents follow these important leaf disposal tips: <br /> ~I <br /> • Wait to put leaves in the street until the weekend before the scheduled pickup date. <br /> Leaves pla din the street too early tend to blow around or get washed into storm drains. <br /> • Avoi putting leaves in bike lanes. If leaves are deposited in a bike lane, place them in <br /> narrow row so they do not block the flow of water, and leave at least half the bike lane clear. <br /> • Plac leaves so they do not obstruct the flow of traffic. Piles that even partially block a <br /> traffic lane an cause motorists to swerve into oncoming traffic. <br /> • Lea eat least 15 feet between leaf piles and parked cars. <br /> • Re ove leaves from sidewalks. Wet, slippery leaves are a hazard to pedestrians. <br /> Pile eaves well away from catch basins. If a catch basin does plug, scrape the leaves <br /> away from t e grate. <br /> • Kee leaf piles clean. Don't mix leaves with branches, rocks, or lawn clippings because <br /> that makes t difficult to reuse the leaves for mulch or compost. <br /> Eug ne Public Works Maintenance crews follow a regular collection schedule. Improved <br /> streets with storm drainage systems receive first priority for leaf removal. <br /> Her 's Eugene's 2007 leaf collection schedule: <br /> Rou d 1 Round 2 - <br /> We t Eugene--- Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 West Eugene Dec. 10 to Dec. 14 <br /> Cen ral Eugene---Nov. 5 to Nov. 9 Central Eugene---Dec. 17 to Dec. 28 <br /> ~ No hEugene---Nov. 12 to Nov. 16 North Eugene---Dec 31 to Jan. 11 <br /> Sou heast Eugene---Nov. 19 to Nov. 30 Southeast Eugene---Jan. 14 to Jan. 18 <br /> Sou hwest Eugene---Dec. 3 to Dec. 7 Southwest Eugene---Jan. 21 to Jan. 25 <br /> I <br /> For ore information, call Eugene's leaf program hotline at 682-53$3, or visit the web at <br /> www.euge e-or.gov/leaf. <br /> Tor port plugged drains or flooding problems, call Eugene Public Works Maintenance at <br /> 682-4800. <br /> <br /> j Lea delivery forms are available on the web, at local community centers, or by calling <br /> 682-4800. <br /> i <br /> Publi Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street .Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> i, Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />