Leaf collection rules in Elgin

This space recently told you about leaf collection rules in South Elgin. Ever wonder what they are in Elgin?

Basically, crews collect street leaves in the older neighborhoods, according to the city's Web site, while other areas have to bag their leaves for weekly pickups. These collections occur on your normal trash pickup day.

You won't need prepaid $2 refuse stickers for yard waste bags out for collection between now and Nov. 30, according to the city's Web site.

Don't mix leaves with regular trash -- state law says landfills can't be used for leaves and other yard waste.

The city won't pick up leaves in plastic bags. Also, leaf burning isn't allowed in Elgin.

Finally, if you want to recycle leaves by turning them into mulch, you can buy special bins for this at city hall. They cost $30 each.