Residents Can Rake Leaves to Street as Curbside Leaf Collection Approaches

October 24, 2025 - With curbside fall leaf collection coming soon, the City of Midland encourages residents in all areas to begin raking leaves to the street at this time.

Leaf collection will begin on Monday, November 3 and will start in Area B, then proceed to Areas C, D, and A. Weather permitting, crews will make two leaf collection passes during the 2025 season.

Please observe the following guidelines when preparing leaves for collection:

• Leave one foot of gutter space between the leaf pile and the curb to allow a path for water to properly drain from the street;
• Avoid placing brush, sticks, branches, or refuse into curbside leaf piles, as this creates a safety hazard for crews and equipment;
• Place fall yard waste (sticks, pumpkins, etc.) in yard bags or bins at the curb on
  refuse collection day. Annual bin stickers bag stickers are not required through the end of the 2025 collection season.

Residents on the following major streets should rake leaves onto the outlawn between the sidewalk and curb in front of their homes: Ashman Street from the Circle to Main, Bay City Road, Buttles Street, Eastman Avenue, George and Cronkright Streets between Indian and Ellsworth, Indian Street, Isabella Street, Lyon Road, Main Street, Patrick Road from Indian to Waldo, Waldo Avenue from Bay City Road to Henry, Rodd Street, and Saginaw Road.

Residents who live on a street that is currently under construction should also rake their leaves onto their outlawns until construction is complete.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) will conduct scheduled equipment testing on City streets from October 23 to October 31. During this time, residents may notice DPW crews collecting leaves on their street. This activity will not count toward the two official leaf collection passes.

Once collection begins, residents can track crews' progress at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/leafcollection. Residents may also find updates by calling the Leaf Collection Hotline at 989-837-3405 or by following the City's social media channel @CityofMidlandMI on Facebook.

For questions or more information, contact the Department of Public Works at 989-837-6900.