Fall in Pontiac

The Pontiac Streets Department will be starting the Leaf Collection process on October 20th and will continue through the rest of the season. It's important to note that the City of Pontiac strictly prohibits the burning of leaves and yard waste within city limits.

To ensure a smooth and efficient leaf collection process, the city asks residents to follow these guidelines:

• Leaves must be raked into piles and placed along the curb line or shoulder, not in the street. Leaf piles placed in the roadway causes street flooding during periods of rain.

• Ideally leaves should be placed in windrows.

• Please do not place leaves near or around vehicles or other obstacles as the machine is difficult to navigate around these items. The vacuum units may deposit leaf debris on vehicles parked near piles.

• Piles must be free of limbs, garden waste, garbage, or other material as this will plug the machines. Trucks and other equipment are on a constant route rotation during the collection season.

Due to the nature of the collection, it is difficult to establish exact collection days for residents.

The Streets Department is now accepting requests for the planting of parkway trees! Residents wishing to have a tree planted can contact Chris Brock at 815-844-5025 or by email at [email protected]. Once space in the right of way is confirmed, you will be contacted to choose from a list of available trees. Supplies are limited and trees will be reserved on a first come first served basis!