Leaf Collection Program
3 Curbside Collections
Leaf collection begins on the west side of the river on October 28, 2026. The City’s contractor, Kramer Tree Specialists, will move to the east side of the river immediately upon completion of the west side and will complete three collection cycles of the City. Collection on the east side of the river is anticipated to begin sometime during the week of November 2.
A progress map will be updated daily, showing which neighborhoods have been collected, and where work remains for the collection cycle.
Check Leaf Collection Progress
Note: At the top of the sidebar on the map, click the down arrow to see collection updates and the map color key:
1st Round - Purple
2nd Round - Orange
3rd Round - Blue
Leaf Collection Updates
Tuesday, September 22
Kramer is expected to begin the first collection on the west side of the City on Wednesday, October 28 and will move to the east side of the river immediately upon completion of the west side.
Once collection begins, please check the progress map (link above) for daily status.
Free Bagged Leaf Collection in December
Lakeshore Recycling Systems will provide free bagged leaf collection from Monday, November 30 through Tuesday, December 29 for any remaining leaves on your regular refuse collection day.
Pick up is unavailable for the following subdivisions/areas:
- Cumberland Green
- Whittington Course, Royal Fox private streets, Dunham Place Commons, Delnor Townhomes, Delnor Glen Drive
- Townes of Fox Chase
- Walnut Hill Townhomes
- Viewpointe
- Willowgate
- Wildrose Springs Townhomes, Auburn Court, Benham Court, Oak Crest
- Brownstones
Leaf Collection Reminders
- Please have leaves on the parkway by 6:30 a.m. on the beginning day of pick up for your area
- It may take three to four days for leaves to be collected in your specific area, dependent on the volume of leaves and weather.
- A smaller truck will collect the leaves in the cul-de-sacs.
- Leaf piles will not be picked up if obstructed by parked vehicles or other obstacles. The piles will be picked up on your next scheduled pick up when the obstruction is removed.
- Please keep a distance of approximately 10’ between leaf piles and permanent structures, e.g., fire hydrants, trees, streetlight poles, etc.
- Rake leaves in a row parallel to the street at least 1’ back from the curb and off the sidewalk.
- Inclement weather or a large volume of leaves could alter the leaf pickup schedule.
- Pushing leaves into the street is a violation of Ordinance 12.04.170, punishable by a fine up to $500.00 for each offense.
- Leaf piles will not kill grass although they may cause it to discolor.
- Avoid raking foreign materials into leaf piles as these could damage equipment or cause injury to personnel.
- This program is funded by a portion of the fee collected on the utility bills of eligible homeowners. Check your utility bill or call Utility Billing at 630-377-4426 with questions about your eligibility for this program.
Be sure to check back here for updates, call Public Works at 630-377-4405 or Kramer Tree Specialists at 630-293-5444 or email pw@stcharlesil.gov.