Lake Zurich leaf vacuuming begins Oct. 18

Lake Zurich's leaf vacuuming program will begin the week of Oct. 18 and continue through Dec. 10.

Residents are asked to rake leaves to the curb by Tuesday or Wednesday morning for pickup by Prairieland Disposal on their respective waste collection days. Leaves must be raked to within five feet of the curb and should not be placed in the gutter or street.

Other yard waste must be placed in biodegradable bags (brown paper) or cans (maximum 50 pounds) that are clearly marked as landscape waste. Stickers are not required. Yard waste in plastic bags will not be collected.

Branches should be tightly tied with biodegradable string or twine, in a bundle not exceeding four feet in length or 50 pounds in weight.

Yard waste should be placed at the curb no sooner than 7 p.m. the day before the scheduled pickup day and no later than 7 a.m. on the pickup day. Prairieland Disposal will provide a container for the collection of yard waste for $5 per month during the collection period.