St. Charles leaf pick up begins the third week in October
The city of St. Charles Leaf Pick Up program begins Oct. 27 with the first pick up for residents on the east side of the Fox River. Similar to the brush pickup program, leaf collection areas are divided into the east and west sides of the river.
Leaves must be on the parkway by 6:30 a.m. on the designated day of pick up, but it may take three to four days before the leaves are picked up in a specific area.
On the east side, collection will be the week of Oct. 27, Nov. 6 and Nov. 18.
On the west side, collection will be Nov. 2, 12 and 23.
Leaf collection tips
• Leaf piles cannot be picked up if obstructed by parked vehicles or other obstacles.
• Please keep approximately 10' between leaf piles and permanent structures e.g., fire hydrants, trees, streetlight poles, etc.
• Rake leaves in a row parallel to the street at least 1' back from the curb and off the sidewalk.
• Inclement weather or a large volume of leaves could alter the leaf pickup schedule.
• Pushing leaves into the street is a violation of City Ordinance, punishable by a fine up to $500.00 for each offense.
• Leaf piles will not kill grass although they may cause it to discolor.
• Avoid raking foreign materials into leaf piles as these could damage equipment or injure personnel.
"The Leaf Pick Up program is funded by a portion of the fee collected on the utility bill of eligible homeowners living within the city limits of St. Charles," said Andrew Reinking, public works manager. "Check your utility bill or call Utility Billing at (630) 377-4426 if you have a question regarding your eligibility for this program."
Note: Pickup is not available for Cumberland Green, Whittington Course, Royal Fox private streets, Dunham Place Commons, Delnor Townhomes, Delnor Glen Drive, Willowgate, Viewpointe, Wildrose Springs Townhomes, Auburn Court, Benham Court, and Oak Crest. These neighborhoods have homeowners associations that run their maintenance programs.
The residential leaf collection schedule and updates are on the city website at www.stcharlesil.gov/services/leaf.
A leaf collection map also is available.
For more information, contact the Public Works Department at (630) 377-4405 or pw@stcharlesil.gov.
About the City of St. Charles
Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the "150 Great Places in Illinois," by the AIA Illinois; and one of the "Top 10 Towns To Live In" by West Suburban Living magazine. Visit www.stcharlesil.gov.