DPW Kicking Off the 2020-2021 Leaf Collection Season on October 5

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Bagged collection begins October 5; vacuum services starts November 2

Fall is here, which means it’s almost that time of year. The Department of Public Works kicks off the city’s annual Leaf Program on October 5 with the start of bagged leaf collection. Residents have two options for bagged collection, (1) put out up to 10 bags weekly on their regular trash pick-up day, or (2) use the Sector Collection system, which coincides with trash collection days, but allows for an unlimited number of bags and an extended collection period. Biodegradable bags are preferred. 

Sector 1: Wednesday trash collection. All bagged leaves will be picked up between November 4 and November 18.

Sector 2: Thursday trash collection. All bagged leaves will be picked up between November 19 and November 29. 

Sector 3: Monday trash collection. All bagged leaves will be picked up between November 30 and December 14.

Sector 4: Tuesday trash collection. All bagged leaves will be picked up between December 15 and December 31. 


Vacuum collection begins on November 2. There is a $30 fee per request for this service. Residents must rake leaves to the curb or property line, but not into the street or gutters. The leaves must be ready for collection when the request is made. The service will take place with 15 days of the request. Requests and payments can be made at www.RVA311.com or by calling 3-1-1 or by mailing a check/money order to:


City Hall

Attn: DPW Vacuum Service

900 E. Broad St.

Room 704

Richmond, VA 23219


Vacuum service may be delayed during inclement weather. 

Lastly, there is the option to do-it-yourself. Residents can drop off loose leaves or put them in biodegradable bags at East Richmond Road Convenience Center at 3800 East Richmond Road or at the Maury Street Landfill at 2900 Maury Street. The transfer station at 3506 Hopkins Road accepts only bagged leaves. 

For more information on leaf collection please visit www.RVA.gov/public-works or for assistance, call 3-1-1.

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