Leaf Collection In Franklin: Leaf Pick Up Dates

FRANKLIN, WI — With October here and the cooler fall air, plenty of leaves will soon be headed to the ground in Franklin. As trees shed their foliage, the leaves will pile on the ground.

Each fall, crews come by to collect the piles of leaves that Franklin residents rake to the curb in an effort to keep the yard clean. This year, things are mostly the same, but getting rid of your excess leaves may be complicated by the premature closure of Franklin's disposal site.

Another important note for leaf collection: All leaves and yard waste must be placed in brown compostable yard bags. Plastic bags will not be accepted, including those labeled as compostable. A 32-gallon trash container can also be used instead of paper bags.

Here's when crews are expected to come around Franklin for leaf pick up:

• The week of Monday, Oct. 4.
• The week of Monday, Oct. 25.
• The week of Monday, Nov. 15.

During these weeks crews will come by to pick up leaves and other yard brush, according to the City of Franklin website. All brush piles and leaf bags must be brought to the curb by the above dates to expect pick up from John's Disposal, the city's waste contractor.

No grass clippings, flowers, stumps, roots or other garden debris is accepted. To dispose of other materials, residents can usually expect a visit to the Franklin recycling center. The recycling center has been closed for the season, though. Click here to find other disposal locations around Franklin in case you miss the leaf pick-up dates.