The crews work simultaneously in the core area as well as the subdivisions. We have such a small window of opportunity for leaf collection, please read the information for your area to find out the best way to prepare your leaves for collection.
City residents who will not be ready to have their leaves picked up on the scheduled day can bring the leaves to the City Shop Complex at 814 N. Bozeman from 10am to 2pm on three consecutive Saturdays. A truck will be parked in the front parking lot on November 5th, 12th and 19th to accept the leaves. We will only take leaves; no brush or garden and yard waste will be accepted. The leaves can be transported in any type of container, just be aware that whatever container, other than paper compostable bags, will need to taken when you go. Core Area: Residents can rake their leaves into the street in this area. We come in with tractors, loaders, dump trucks and street sweepers to pick them up because the storm drains are smaller and more prone to freezing. No Parking Street Maintenance signs are put up before noon the day prior to the pick up so residents have ample time to remove all vehicles, campers, trailers and any other items that will be in the way. Parking tickets will be issued to anyone violating the no parking signed areas; the signs will be removed that day when the project is finished.
Subdivisions: Residents in this area need to bag their leaves in paper compostable bags. The storm drains are newer and larger and less likely to plug and freeze. The bags should be put on the boulevard prior to the scheduled pick up date where the Forestry Department will pick them up. Any leaves raked into the street will not be picked up because the street crews will be using the heavy equipment in the core area at that time. No street maintenance signs will be installed in these areas and no tickets will be issued.
If you have any questions regarding this project please feel free to contact the City Shops at 582-3200, #4.