In case you missed it, leaf collection will look a little different this fall.

Starting last week, the City of Raleigh officially switched from loose-leaf collection to year-round weekly yard waste pickup.

This means consistent service all year long, and no more messy leaf piles packing the streets.

➡️ 3 options for residents

So what should you do with your loose leaves? You can:

Bin them: Add leaves and other organic debris to your yard waste bin.
Bag them: Place up to 15 paper biodegradable bags (and up to 5 bundles of sticks) at the curb every week.
Leave them: Mulch leaves into your lawn, blow them into garden beds, or compost them. It's a simple, eco-friendly way to return nutrients to the soil.

Find paper biodegradable bags at your local home and garden store, or stop by one of the city’s yard waste bag giveaways this fall, courtesy of the Solid Waste Services staff.