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Updates to Leaf Collection
- Seasonal loose leaf collection will transition to an enhanced weekly yard waste service beginning in Fall 2026.
- This will allow residents to place their yard waste bins and up to 15 biodegradable bags out at the curb weekly.
- Existing loose leaf collection will continue through the Fall 2025 - Winter 2026 season.
- Prior to the transition, residents can continue to use their yard waste bins for loose leaves, which is currently collected on a bi-weekly basis.
Helpful Links
Leaf Collection and Yard Waste Address Search
Enter your home address in city limits to find your leaf collection zone. For best results, click on the auto-populated address that appears as you type.
Place your leaf piles in your yard between the area between the curb and the sidewalk.
Interactive Map
This is an overview of leaf collection service citywide. Click on the key in the top right corner of the map (three lines) to see the status per zone.
Loose Leaf Collection 101
Loose leaf collection is a residential service for citizens living inside the Raleigh city limits who do their own yard work.
Learn more about the basics of annual leaf collection!
Optional Methods for Leaf Disposal
The City of Raleigh offers several disposal options to its residents, but would like to make people aware there are also some environmentally-friendly alternatives.
