CM Report - Annual Leaf Recycling Program Update
Annual Leaf Recycling Program
November 22, 2017
December 6, 2017
December 20, 2017
January 10, 2018
January 17, 2018
Dates now confirmed with Republic
Dates strategically chosen to coincide with holiday weeks on Nov. 22 & Dec. 20
To participate in the program place leaves in a bag by 7:00 AM the day
of the pickup at the curb
Reminders – Connect CTY (phone call, email, text)
Social Media: Facebook & Twitter
City’s Website Calendar (look for leaf logo)
Success of program last year
Composting
or mulching leaves can create rich garden soil and returns nutrients back to the ground for other living plants. Helps reduce landfill waste.
About 385 tons recycled during 2016-2017
(18% increase)
About 325 tons recycled during the previous fall/winter 2015-2016 (7% increase)
About 305 tons recycled in the 2014/2015 fall/winter period
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