Got Leaves? Village Will Begin Spring Leaf Collection This Week

VILLAGE Of PELHAM, NY — Fall isn't the only time property owners' fancy turns to removing fallen leaves from the yard and the Village of Pelham is set to lend a hand.

The Village Department of Public Works is preparing for seasonal leaf cleanup. The Department of Public Works collects approximately 1,200 tons of fall and spring leaves and yard debris annually. The 2024 Spring Leaf Collection Program will kick off on March 15, and continue through April 30.

The DPW has issued a few common sense "dos and don'ts" to make everyones spring cleanup as easy as possible.

DO:

• Pile leaves neatly on the grass near the edge of the road/curb line.
• Only pile leaves, nothing else.
• All other organics must be bagged.
• Keep the leaf piles on your property.

DONT'S:

• Place leaves in the roadway, which can create traffic safety issues.
• Block any walkways/sidewalks with leaf piles.
• Place grass clippings, branches, or any other material with the leaves.
• Pile leaves near fire hydrants, storm drain catch basins, or corners where they can create a visual obstruction or block the flow of stormwater to the catch basin, causing localized flooding.
• Place leaf piles over items that can cause damage, such as roadside boulders, gravel driveways/walkways, landscape lights, sprinkler heads, etc.
• Place pumpkins or any other food waste in leaves; they will contaminate the leaves and will not be accepted by the dumping facility. All pumpkins should be disposed of with household garbage.
• Residents should put leaves at the curb or edge of the street (not in the street) and should NOT be commingled with brush and pine needles.

On a related note, The Village does not allow gas-powered leaf blowers to be used from May 1, to Oct.14, and from Dec. 16, to March 14. Violations by a property owner or your lawn maintenance provider can result in enforcement action against the property owner, including a $250.00 fine, by Village Police.