Time To Rake: Danbury Leaf Pickup Begins Next Week

DANBURY, Conn. -- The City of Danbury’s free fall leaf pickup program begins on Oct. 26 and runs through Dec. 4.

The City of Danbury's fall leaf pickup begins next week and runs through Dec. 4.
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10/22/2015 5:00 p.m.

Only leaves bagged in paper leaf bags with no tape should be left at curbside in front of residences for the city’s Highway Department to pick-up.

This year, the city said the rules will be strictly enforced to reduce problems. In addition, no grass, rocks, dirt, garbage or animal waste should be included in the leaf bags.

Tree stumps and branches will be picked up separately. Limbs must be cut into lengths no longer and wider than four feet. Branches must be bundled with twine in bundles no heavier than 35 pounds.

The leaf pickup program is divided by I-84; Section A is south of I-84 (ZIP code 06810) and Section B is north of I-84 (ZIP code 06811).

• Section A will be picked up the week of Oct. 26 through Oct. 30. Residents in this ZIP code are asked to place their bags curbside Sunday evenings.

• Section B will be collected the next week. Residents in this ZIP code are asked to place their bags curbside Sunday evenings.

This cycle will be repeated through Dec. 4.

Pickup dates are subject to change depending on weather and the department's work schedule.

Ferris Mulch Products at 6 Plumtrees Road is open for Danbury residents who wish to drop off their own bags or tree and yard debris throughout the year for free.

The hours are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to noon and closed on Sunday. Their phone number is 203-790-1155, or you can visit the website at www.ferrismulchproducts.com.

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