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News Brief: Leaf collection ends Feb. 29

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Staff

The Town of Carrboro will end its annual loose-leaf collection on February 29. Loose-leaf collection is in residential areas only. Residents are requested to follow these collection service guidelines:

• Leaves may be raked curbside for collection
• Leaves must be free of all debris (leaves only)
• Leaves should not be placed in the street, drainage ditch, bike lane or on sidewalks
• Leaves may be bagged and placed curbside for collection (no more than eight plastic bags or
unlimited paper bags, weighing no more than 50 pounds each)

Leaves may be bagged as of March 1 and placed curbside for pick up. The town will pick up no more than eight plastic bags or unlimited paper bags per household. Bagged leaves as of March 1 will be picked up according to your normal yard-waste collection schedule.

Residents may call Paul E. Hellwig, landscaping and grounds supervisor, if there are questions or concerns regarding loose-leaf collection service. He can be reached via email at grounds@townofcarrboro.org or by telephone at 918-7431.

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