The City of Henderson has announced that leaf collection season will begin in October, and provided guidelines to residents to ensure proper placement to the leaves can be picked up.
Between Oct. 18, 2021 and Jan. 14, 2022, residents may places rows or piles of loose leaves and pine straw along the roadsides for the Public Works Department to collect. Be advised, however, that residents who place leaves or pine straw curbside before Oct. 26 or after Jan. 15 will find a $75 charge added to their monthly sanitation bill.
According to information from the city, rows or piles of leaves or pine straw shall:
- be placed behind the curb not to interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
- not be placed in an open ditch, gutter or street area as this can interfere with the city’s storm drainage system.
- be free of trash and debris such as glass, cans, rocks, limb cuttings, etc. as this may damage collection equipment.
- not be placed on top of your water meter.
The collection will be on a two- or three-week rotation, depending on weather conditions and leaf accumulation. Residents may bag the leaves and pine straw or place them in containers, but it is not required.
For more information, contact the public works department at 252.431.6115 or 252.431.6030.
