Need to Get Rid of Your Leaves?

Here are the official rules from the City of Dubuque regarding leaves and yard waste. As part of the City’s April-November collection service, leaves and other yard waste may be placed in paper yard waste bags that display a single-use yard waste sticker, a rigid solid waste container with either a single-use yard waste sticker looped on the handle or a City 2014 annual yard waste decal, or, in City yard debris tipper carts.  Brush and limbs can be bundled with a City of Dubuque brush tie or twine and an attached single-use yard waste sticker.  Bags and containers may not exceed 35 gallons in capacity or 40 pounds in weight.  Plastic bags containing yard waste will not be collected. Paper yard waste bags, single-use yard waste stickers, and brush ties are available in most grocery, hardware, and discount stores throughout the city. Single-use yard waste stickers are available at area retailers on sheets of five for $6.50.  Brush ties cost $1.30 each.

Leaf rake-out collections by appointment are offered through Wednesday, Nov. 26. These collections must be scheduled in advance by calling (563) 589-4250. Appointments must be made before raking into a gutter area. Acceptable items in the leaf rake-out include loose leaves, pine needles, and pine cones. Grass, brush, plants, and rocks are not accepted.

Seasonal, regular-route yard waste collection ends Saturday, Nov. 29.  From December through March, Thursday collections of yard waste and food scraps may be scheduled by calling (563) 589-4250 or submitting a request through the City’s website, www.cityofdubuque.org.