Leaf Collection

Leaf Collection

The City of Elkhorn offers residents curbside leaf collection services each spring and fall.  Spring Leaf Collection runs the first two weeks of April.  Fall Leaf Collection usually runs for six weeks commencing on the third Monday of October (weather pending).  Exact start date and duration of collection varies depending on the season and weather.  The City’s Public Works Department will strive to collect as long as the season allows.  Please look for announcements and updates on our Website and Facebook page regarding commencement and final day of collection services for the season.  You can also contact our office at 262.723.2223.  Leaves raked out after the deadline will not be collected.  Residents can mulch the leaves into the lawn or bring them to the City’s Compost Site located at 401 E Centralia Street, at the dead end of Getzen Street.  The City’s Compost Site is always an option for residents to dispose of leaves, yardwaste (such as flowers, pumpkins, garden trimmings and weeds), brush and branches.  It is open seven days a week (8:00AM to 8:00PM) from April 1^st through the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

During leaf collection services, rake leaves into the street at least 1-foot away from the curb to allow storm water to pass and prevent flooding.  The 1-foot gap also mitigates concerns with equipment being damaged and also the curb.  Do not combine brush with leaves, the City offers a separate brush collection operation.  Do not include pumpkins, litter or yard waste such as flowers, garden trimmings and weeds in leaf piles.  Do not place leaves in bags or boxes.