Palatine begins curbside leaf collection Oct. 18

The Palatine Public Works Department will begin its annual Curbside Leaf Collection Program on Monday, Oct. 18.

Every single-family residence has two scheduled pickups between that date and Thursday, Nov. 11. A final pickup for all zones will begin on Monday, Nov. 15.

To check for scheduled collection days, visit https://www.palatine.il.us/238/Collection-Day-Lookup.

All raked leaves must be put into the street and ready for pickup no later than 7 a.m. on scheduled days, but no earlier than 4 p.m. on the day prior.

For collection guidelines or more information, visit https://www.palatine.il.us/235/Leaf-Collection or call public works at (847) 705-5200.