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<br /> ~ October 14, 2005 <br /> <br /> i <br /> CONTACT: Tony Jobanek, Leaf Program Coordinator, 682-4800 <br /> <br /> i <br /> From Publi Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> Hol Those Leaves Until Eugene's Leaf Collection and Delivery Program Begins <br /> This year leaves are starting to fall early, but residents are urged to not place leaves in the <br /> <br /> ! street until t e weekend prior to scheduled leaf pickup in their area. Leaves placed in the street too <br /> <br /> ~ early beco a compacted, increase the potential for flooding by plugging storm drains, and cause <br /> safety probl ms by blocking bike lanes and onstreet parting areas. <br /> Res dents are encouraged to take advantage of the nutrient-rich leaves for garden compost, <br /> or for use i landscaped areas around their homes. Extra leaves can also be placed in yard debris <br /> <br /> j containers r disposed of through a commercial recycler such as Rexius, Lane Forest Products or <br /> GREENCO <br /> <br /> I <br /> The week prior to leaf pickup, residents are asked to pile leaves in the street at least 15 feet <br /> <br /> , ~ away from arked cars so staff can easily pick them up. Place leaves at least a foot from the curb to <br /> avoid clogg ng storm drains. Leaf piles must not block bike or traffic lanes. To ensure that the <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br /> j leaves can a used effectively as compost, leaf piles need to be free of branches and other yard <br /> <br /> i <br /> debris. Lea es will be collected according to the following schedule: <br /> First Round Second Round <br /> Oct. 31 thro gh Nov. 4 -west Eugene Dec. 12 through Dec. 16 -west Eugene <br /> <br /> ~ Nov. 7 thro gh Nov. 11 -central Eugene Dec. 19 through Dec. 30 -central Eugene <br /> <br /> j Nov. 14 thr ugh Nov. 18 -north Eugene Jan. 2 through Jan. 6 -north Eugene <br /> <br /> i <br /> Nov. 21 thr ugh Dec. 2 -southeast Eugene Jan. 9 through Jan. 13 -southeast Eugene <br /> Dec. 5 thro gh Dec. 9 -southwest Eugene Jan. 16 through Jan. 20 -southwest Eugene <br /> <br /> ! To r quest leaf delivery, call 682-4800. Forms are also available at community centers, the <br /> <br /> ! <br /> library, or o the web at www.eugene-or.gov. For more information about the leaf program, call the <br /> <br /> ~ City's leaf h tline at 682-5383. For information about leaf collection services outside the city limits, <br /> ~ call the Lan, County Public Works hotline at 682-8565. <br /> Pu lic Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> i Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • vvvvw.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> I <br /> <br />