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DOWNTOWN LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM (NOV/DEC ONLY)

The City of Lincoln’s Leaf Collection Program will run from November 1 through December 31. Residents in the highlighted areas of the map below will receive leaf collection services on the indicated days during this time period. Please observe the following guidelines:

  • Rake leaves into a neat pile in the street, making sure to keep gutters and storm drains clear.
  • Residents in the red area of the map should have leaves ready for collection by Sunday evening. Pickup service will occur on Monday and/or Tuesday.
  • Residents in the blue area of the map should have leaves ready for collection by Tuesday evening. Pickup service will occur on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
  • Please use your green waste container to dispose of leaves before and after the collection period. Leaf trucks will only perform collection between November 1 and December 31.
  • *Heavy or light leaf piles may affect days of pickup. The leaf truck will be running through the colored areas all week long.
  • Residents may also utilize their green waste container for leaf pickup service.

All green waste will be composted. Composting leaves reduces methane emissions at the landfill.

DON’T LIVE DOWNTOWN OR HAVE EXTRA LEAVES AND GREEN WASTE?

Lincoln residents can take their leaves and green waste to the WPWMA Materials Recovery Facility in Lincoln for proper disposal. They can utilize a voucher that will be mailed in November to receive a one-time FREE drop-off service to occur between November 24 and December 31! Please observe the following guidelines:

  • Pass limited to 1 cubic yard of green waste (1 Cubic Yard = 5 Full Contractor Trash Bags). You will be responsible for covering the cost of any materials exceeding one cubic yard.
  • Leaves must be bagged and tied during transport.
  • Don’t include branches or other foreign debris (such as cinder blocks, dirt, or other non-leaf matter).
  • Resident must transport the leaves/green waste to the WPWMA Materials Recovery Facility in Lincoln.
  • Upon arrival, material in trash bags will need to be emptied by the resident.
  • One pass per account redeemable by customer only.
  • Pass valid from November 24 to December 31, 2024.
  • Lincoln residents only.

If you need additional support, you have other options at a charge:

  • 1) Request an extra green waste pickup.
  • 2) Request an extra green waste can for additional storage that you must have for a minimum of 3 months.
  • 3) Conduct drop-off visits beyond the one-time free voucher and for any contents beyond 1 cubic yard (5 full contractor trash bags).
Person picking up leaves during fall

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Public Works Department at (916) 434-2450.