Tag: Fall

2026 Fall Leaf Collection Information

As the leaves start to fall, residents and landscaping companies are reminded to not rake leaves into the streets until the week of October 19. City staff will make one sweep through the entire City during pick up weeks. Therefore, leaves should be raked into low piles before Monday of pick-up weeks and not cover catch basins.

On High and Pickard Streets, where high traffic volume prohibits leaves in the street, residents and landscaping companies should rake the leaves onto the rights-of-way, as close to the curb as possible. Those who live on streets other than High and Pickard must place their leaves in the street. If you live on a boulevard, do not place leaves in the median, place them in front of your home.

Yard waste bags should not be used, this collection is for leaves only. Leaf piles must not contain garden or shrubbery clippings, dead grass, branches, trim board, or other material.

Residents who wish to rake their yards ahead of the City’s collection schedule may bag and dispose of the leaves for a fee at the Material Recovery Facility, located at 4208 E. River Rd., Mt. Pleasant. Leaves may also be mulched with a mulching lawnmower.

The City’s 2026 leaf collection schedule is as follows:

  • October 26-30: Staff will collect leaves in a City-wide sweep.
  • November 9-13: Staff will collect leaves in a City-wide sweep.
  • November 23-25: Final collection of leaves in a City-wide sweep. Any leaves left in the street after the crews have made their final pass will not be collected and are the responsibility of the homeowner.

Questions may be directed to the Division of Public Works, 989-779-5401.

Riverside Cemetery Fall Cleanup Begins October 1

Fall cleanup will take place at Riverside Cemetery from October 1-15, 2026.

During this time, please remove the following items from grave sites:

  • Summer or seasonal decorations
  • Decorative flowers
  • Wreaths
  • Weathered or faded mementos
  • Other items that may not withstand winter weather

Any items left after October 15 will be removed and disposed of by cemetery staff.

New decorations may be placed starting November 1.

To help with clean up, a dumpster will be placed at the back of the cemetery for easy disposal of items.

For questions or more information, contact the Parks and Public Spaces Field Operations Supervisor at (989) 779‑5340.

2025 Fall Leaf Collection Information

As the leaves start to fall, residents and landscaping companies are reminded to not rake leaves into the streets until the week of October 27. City staff will make one sweep through the entire City during pick up weeks. Therefore, leaves should be raked into low piles before Monday of pick-up weeks and not cover catch basins.

On High and Pickard Streets, where high traffic volume prohibits leaves in the street, residents and landscaping companies should rake the leaves onto the rights-of-way, as close to the curb as possible. Those who live on streets other than High and Pickard must place their leaves in the street. If you live on a boulevard, do not place leaves in the median, place them in front of your home.

Yard waste bags should not be used, this collection is for leaves only. Leaf piles must not contain garden or shrubbery clippings, dead grass, branches, trim board, or other material.

Residents who wish to rake their yards ahead of the City’s collection schedule may bag and dispose of the leaves for a fee at the Material Recovery Facility, located at 4208 E. River Rd., Mt. Pleasant. Leaves may also be mulched with a mulching lawnmower.

The City’s 2025 leaf collection schedule is as follows:

  • Week of November 3: Staff will collect leaves in a City-wide sweep.
  • Week of November 17: Staff will collect leaves in a City-wide sweep.
  • Week of December 1: Final collection of leaves in a City-wide sweep. Any leaves left in the street after the crews have made their final pass will not be collected and are the responsibility of the homeowner.

Questions may be directed to the Division of Public Works, 989-779-5401.

2024 Fall Leaf Collection Schedule

As the leaves start to fall, residents and landscaping companies are reminded to not rake leaves into the streets until the week of October 28. City staff will make one sweep through the entire City during pick up weeks. Therefore, leaves should be raked into low piles before Monday of pick-up weeks and not cover catch basins.

On High and Pickard Streets, where high traffic volume prohibits leaves in the street, residents and landscaping companies should rake the leaves onto the rights-of-way, as close to the curb as possible. Those who live on streets other than High and Pickard must place their leaves in the street. If you live on a boulevard, do not place leaves in the median, place them in front of your home.

Yard waste bags should not be used, this collection is for leaves only. Leaf piles must not contain garden or shrubbery clippings, dead grass, branches, trim board, or other material.

Residents who wish to rake their yards ahead of the City’s collection schedule may bag and dispose of the leaves for a fee at the Material Recovery Facility, located at 4208 E. River Rd., Mt. Pleasant. Leaves may also be mulched with a mulching lawnmower.

The City’s 2024 leaf collection schedule is as follows:

  • Week of November 4: Staff will collect leaves in a City-wide sweep.
  • Week of November 18: Staff will collect leaves in a City-wide sweep.
  • Week of December 2: Final collection of leaves in a City-wide sweep. Any leaves left in the street after the crews have made their final pass will not be collected and are the responsibility of the homeowner.

Questions may be directed to the Division of Public Works, 989-779-5401. 

2023 Fall Leaf Collection

As the temperatures cool, and the trees start to show their vibrant colors, residents and landscaping companies are reminded to not rake leaves into the streets until the week of October 23. City staff will make one sweep through the entire City during pick up weeks. Therefore, leaves should be raked into low piles before Monday of pick up weeks and not cover catch basins.

On High and Pickard Streets, where high traffic volume prohibits leaves in the street, residents and landscaping companies should rake the leaves onto the rights-of-way, between the curb and sidewalk. Those who live on streets other than High and Pickard must place their leaves in the street. If you live on a boulevard, do not place leaves in the median, place them in front of your home.

Yard waste bags should not be used, this collection is for leaves only. Leaf piles must not contain garden or shrubbery clippings, dead grass, branches, trim board or other material.

Residents who wish to rake their yards ahead of the City’s collection schedule may bag and dispose of the leaves for a fee at the Material Recovery Facility, located at 4208 E. River Rd., Mt. Pleasant. Leaves may also be mulched with a mulching lawnmower.

The City’s 2023 leaf collection schedule is as follows:

  • Week of October 30: Staff will collect leaves in a City-wide sweep.
  • Week of November 13: Staff will collect leaves in a City-wide sweep.
  • Week of November 27: Final collection of leaves in a City-wide sweep. Any leaves left in the street after the crews have made their final pass will not be collected and are the responsibility of the homeowner.

Questions may be directed to the Division of Public Works, 989-779-5401. 

2021 Fall Leaf Collection Information (Updated 11/24/21)

UPDATED 11/24/2021 8:20 A.M.:

Due to the high volume of leaves which were out for collection the week of November 22, 2021, the final leaf collection for High and Pickard Streets ONLY will be on Monday, November 29, 2021.

High Street collection: Between Washington and Mission Street and Mission to Isabella (homes within the city limits only.)

Pickard Street collection: Between Ashland and Mission Street and Mission to Russell Street.

ORIGINAL POST:

As the temperatures cool, and the trees start to show their vibrant colors, residents and landscaping companies are reminded to not rake leaves into the streets until the week of October 25. City staff will make one sweep through the entire City during pick up weeks. Therefore, leaves should be raked into low piles before Monday of pick up weeks and not cover catch basins.

On High and Pickard Streets, where high traffic volume prohibits leaves in the gutter; residents and landscaping companies should rake the leaves onto the rights-of-way, between the curb and sidewalk. Those who live on streets other than High and Pickard must place their leaves in the street. If you live on a boulevard, do not place leaves in the median, place them in front of your home.

Yard waste bags should not be used; this collection is for leaves only. Leaf piles must not contain garden or shrubbery clippings, dead grass, branches, trim board or other material.

Residents who wish to rake their yards ahead of the City’s collection schedule may bag and dispose of the leaves for a fee at the Material Recovery Facility, located at 4208 E. River Rd., Mt. Pleasant. Leaves may also be mulched with a mulching lawnmower.

The City’s 2021 leaf collection schedule is as follows:

  • Week of October 25: Staff will collect leaves in a City-wide sweep.
  • Week of November 8: Staff will collect leaves in a City-wide sweep.
  • November 22: Final collection of leaves in a City-wide sweep. Any leaves left in the street after the crews have made their final pass will not be collected and are the responsibility of the homeowner.

Questions may be directed to the Division of Public Works, 989-779-5401.