Leaves must be bagged or in cans; placed separate from normal weekly trash
Through its contract with Republic Waste Services, the Evansville Water & Sewer Utility will offer fall leaves pick-up service on the same day as trash pick-up for a period of eight weeks beginning Monday, Oct. 21, through Friday, Dec. 13, 2013.
The service is available to City residents, including newly annexed areas, who pay for trash service with their water bill. Apartment complexes, mobile home communities and business/commercial customers are not eligible.
Important information about leaves pick-up service
Customers’ leaves will be picked up on the same day as their trash pick-up but at a different pick-up time. Leaves must be in biodegradable plastic bags or paper leaf bags, which may be purchased at local retail outlets. Or, leaves may be placed loose in containers.
The bundled leaves must be placed in manageable, organized piles separate from where the normal weekly trash is collected. They may not be combined with trash or left in loose piles on the ground. Waste that does not meet these requirements will not be picked up.
Customers with questions may contact Republic Waste Services
Customers who have questions about the service may call Republic Waste Services at 812-424-3345. Customers who have placed their leaves according to the requirements outlined above yet feel they were missed, should call Republic Waste Services within two days to report a possible missed pick-up.
Composting collected leaves
Republic Waste Services will grind the leaves collected and re-use as an alternative for soil cover to improve the nutrient content in the grassy areas of the landfill.
