PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The City of Portage will be completing its Fall Leaf Pickup Program this week.
The City said in a statement that this will be the third and final round for the program. Any loose leaves that were not picked up in the first two rounds will be collected beginning Monday, November 25th
According to the City website, participants must adhere to the following guidelines:
- ONLY loose leaves or leaves bagged in biodegradable paper yard waste bags will be collected.
- Leaves in plastic bags (including biodegradable plastic bags) WILL NOT be collected.
- Place leaves at the curb by 7 AM on your scheduled pickup date but not more than 72 hours before.
- Loose leaves should be raked off the grass and into the street. Leaves bagged in biodegradable paper yard waste bags should be placed next to the curb as close to the street edge as possible. Please do not block traffic or bike lanes.
- The Fall Leaf Pickup Program is separate from the Quarterly Curbside Brush Collection Program. Brush and leaf piles should be placed in separate locations at the curb.
- Streets will be swept following each neighborhood collection, weather permitting. However, it may not occur the same day as collection.
- There is NO burn period in Portage. Burning of leaves is not permitted at any time.
All pickup dates for each designated zone in Portage can be viewed online at this link.
Any citizens that miss this collection period will have the opportunity to drop any leftover leaves at the City of Portage Compost Facility.
Portage residents may drop off loose leaves and leaves in biodegradable paper bags on Saturday, December 7th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The compost facility is located at 10905 Oakland Drive, just south of Osterhout Avenue.
Citizens should note that this service is restricted to Portage homeowners. Participants should be prepared to present proof of residency (driver’s license).
Leaves from commercial establishments, churches and schools will not be accepted.
More information is available by contacting the Department of Public Work at 269-329-4444.
