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<br />Leaf Story News Release <br />November 4, 2010 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />If you have more leaves than you can use on your property or dispose of in your yard <br />debris container, Eugene provides a leaf collection service. The first round of collections begins <br />November 8 in west and central Eugene. Crews work their way around the city during November <br />and December, then make a second round of collections starting in late December. If you’re <br />planning to put leaves out for collection, please following these important guidelines: <br />Find a safe place to pile and cover leaves on your property until the weekend before leaf <br />pickup is scheduled in your neighborhood. This will keep them from blowing around or washing <br />into storm drains. <br />When piling leaves in the street, don’t place leaves in bike lanes. Leaves piled in bike <br />lanes can force cyclists to swerve into traffic lanes or lose control of their bicycles. Remember, <br />property owners are responsible and bear the liability for leaves that are placed improperly in the <br />street or cause safety or flooding hazards. <br />If there are safe places to pile leaves, make sure there’s at least 15 feet between leaf piles <br />and parked cars so Public Works equipment operators can safely remove the leaves. <br />Keep sidewalks clear of leaves and other seasonal debris that can cause slipping or <br />tripping hazards. <br />Still not sure what to do with all those leaves? Visit the City of Eugene’s leaf web site at <br />www.eugene-or.gov/leaf. You’ll find the most current leaf collection schedule, links to online <br />services such as leaf delivery request forms and requests to clean bike lanes, and tips on <br />composting leaves. Or call Public Works Maintenance at 541-682-4800. <br /># # # <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Public Works Administration ● City of Eugene ● 101 E. Broadway, Suite 400, Eugene, OR 97401 <br />Phone 541-682-8421 ● Fax 541-682-6826 ● www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br />