FLINT, Mich. — The City of Flint Street Maintenance Department has begun its annual cleanup of leaves that have naturally fallen onto city streets. Crews will continue working throughout the city until the seasonal cleanup is complete.
Residents are reminded that leaves from their yards must be bagged and placed at the curb for collection on their regularly scheduled waste service day. Leaves should never be raked or blown into the street, as they can clog storm drains, contribute to street flooding and create safety hazards. Residents who rake leaves into the street may receive a citation.
“With the amount of leaves falling this time of year, our crews have a lot of ground to cover,” said Dan Schiller, Transportation Director for the City of Flint. “We ask residents to move their vehicles when crews are working in their neighborhoods so our teams can safely access the streets and complete the cleanup as efficiently as possible.”
Bagged leaves will continue to be collected on residents’ regularly scheduled waste service days through November 30. A limited supply of yard waste bags is available at the Information Desk in the lobby of Flint City Hall.
Residents with questions about yard waste collection can contact Priority Waste at (855) 927-8365.
Residents can also mulch leaves directly into their lawns as a natural fertilizer or add leaves and grass clippings to a backyard compost pile. These environmentally friendly options help reduce yard waste while providing nutrients for gardens and landscaping.
