Easton, MD - “We’re making lots of quality-of-life improvements to help with the leaf collection process,” said Rick Van Emburgh, Town Engineer. “This season we have scheduled pickup times throughout the season that are broken into zones, and we have a tracker on our website that will update residents on when their zones will be serviced. It should reduce the time between when leaves are raked for collection, and when they’re picked up by our teams, resulting in less spillage and fewer leaves getting blown around before pickup.”
KNOW YOUR ZONE & TRACK LEAF COLLECTION
On the Town’s “Fall Leaf Pickup” Webpage, residents can find a “Leaf Pickup Map” where the Town is divided into nine color-coded leaf collection zones. Residents can use the webpage’s Leaf Vacuum Truck Tracker to identify their zone and follow the progress of leaf collection crews throughout the season.
During the scheduled leaf collection window (schedule below), the tracker is updated daily, showing which zone(s) are currently being served, as well as which zones are next up for service. Residents are encouraged to check the tracker regularly for the latest collection information.
LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE
Residents should follow the schedule below based on their designated collection zone, as indicated on the Leaf Pickup Map:
Collection Dates / Zones
October 19–31 / Zones 1, 2, 3, 4 & 9
November 2–13/ Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9
November 16–December 4/ Zones 1, 2, 3, 4 & 9
December 7–25/ Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9
DURING LEAF SEASON (Mid-October through January)
Leaves may be raked to the curb, above the curb and out of the street, for collection by Town of Easton Public Works crews.
To help ensure safe and efficient collection, residents are asked to:
- Rake leaves into neat piles near the curb.
- Keep leaves out of the roadway.
- Do not cover or place leaves over manholes, storm drains, utility lines, guide wires, or anything else that could be damaged during pickup.
- Keep leaf piles free of branches, trash, and other materials that could interfere with collection.
Residents who prefer to bag their leaves may do so and schedule a bulk pickup by calling 410-822-2525.
OFF SEASON (February through Mid-October)
Outside of leaf season, leaves must be bagged and scheduled for bulk pickup by calling 410-822-2525. Leaves may also be bagged and scheduled for pickup at any time during leaf season.
The Town appreciates residents’ cooperation in following these guidelines. Properly placed leaf piles help Public Works crews more safely and efficiently collect leaves throughout the community.
For questions about leaf collection or to schedule a bulk pickup, please contact Easton Public Works at 410-822-0513. For more information, do’s and dont’s, and the vacuum truck tracker, please visit: eastonmd.gov/631/Fall-Leaf-Pickup.
