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Leaf Collection - Press Release

Posted on: October 5, 2020 - 1:06pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 1, 2020

FROM:            Dominick Moschini, Superintendent of Roadways

SUBJECT:      Leaf Collection

The Town of Plainville announces leaf collection will begin on October 26, 2020 and run through November 30, 2020 (Weather Permitting).

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and associated health concerns, the Town will not be utilizing temporary workers this leaf season. Given this, we are asking your assistance in getting leaves to the curbline as early as possible.

Leaves should be brought to the CURBLINE, and NOT PLACED IN WALKWAYS OR IN THE ROAD, in case of an early snowstorm.  We understand not all trees shed their leaves early, but every leaf pile picked up early in the season helps us complete the season before the snow flies.  Avoiding leaves in the road, and in particular snowy leaves, makes the road safer for you and your family.

Listed below is the scheduled order of areas to be covered on the first collection.

                        Central Area
                        West Main Street Area
                        Farmington Avenue Area
                        South End/Redstone Area
                        Shuttlemeadow Area
                        Arcadia Avenue Area
                        Metacomet Area
                        Northwest Area
                        Unionville Avenue Area

                        Areas are subject to change.

Every effort will be made to keep you informed on the progress of leaf removal.  Questions should be directed to the Public Works Office MONDAY-WEDNESDAY between the hours of 8:00a.m.-4:00 p.m. THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and FRIDAYS 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The Public Works Office can be reached at 860-793-0221, ext. 7176.

Please be sure to rake ONLY LEAVES to the curb. Grass clippings, sticks, and stone will not be taken.  If you live on a street with an island, do not place leaves on the island.  Leaves should be left on your curbline only. Drop-Off Center hours will be extended for the month of November for leaf disposal only. Hours for November will be Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for leaf and regular debris disposal and Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for LEAF DISPOSAL ONLY. Questions may be directed to 860-793-0221, ext. 7176.