Lawrence Park’s 2025 Leaf Season will begin on October 13 and continue until consistent snowfall (approximately the end of November). Each year, we receive many questions about leaf pickup, so we want to provide helpful information and reminders for residents.
WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR LEAVES:
- 1. Bag them in clear plastic bags and place them near the curb. Township employees pick up these bags daily and take them to Harborcreek’s leaf drop-off site. Harborcreek policy requires Township staff to cut open the plastic bags and take the bags with us. Therefore, leaf bags may only contain leaves, no yard waste, sticks, rocks, dog waste, or other debris. This is the preferred method as it is the fastest and simplest for residents and Township staff alike.
2. Rake leaves to the curb for collection by the leaf machine.
The leaf machine collects and transports leaves to the drop-off site, but it is slow and fills quickly due to the large volume of leaves in the Township. It may take several days for staff to reach your street, but we will get there. Each time the machine fills, staff must haul it to Harborcreek, unload, and return to continue collection.
3. Take leaves directly to Harborcreek’s drop-off site.
If you choose this option, you must cut open your bags, dump the leaves in the designated area, and take the empty bags home. Do not leave plastic bags at the site.
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OTHER YARD DEBRIS
Debris such as twigs, branches, acorns, and similar material can be placed in receptacles at the curb on your regular trash day. Pro Waste will collect these items. Do not put leaves in these containers—Pro Waste will not accept them because leaves are not permitted in the landfill.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Per Ordinance 668.01(a), residents may not blow, rake, or place any yard debris or other material into storm sewers. Doing so clogs drains, causes flooding, contributes to harmful algae blooms in the lake, and creates hazardous conditions for cars, motorcycles, cyclists, and runners.