Leaf Collection Program

The 2024 Leaf Collection Program will begin Monday, October 14th, and run through Friday, December 6th. Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) will be completing a rotation throughout the entire Village with residents required to have their leaves to the curb by 6:00 a.m. on Monday of their scheduled pick up week. The speed of the collection is based on weather conditions such as if a large volume of leaves come down in a short amount of time or if rain or snow occurs, therefore the rotations may take more than a week to complete.  As a result, the Village offers two options for leaf collection: bagged weekly collection or traditional bi-weekly vacuum service. 

Leaf Vacuum Schedule:

East of I-94 (Odd weeks)
Week 1: October 14th – October 18th
Week 3: October 28th – November 1st
Week 5: November 11th – November 15th
Week 7: November 25th – November 29th
West of I-94 (even weeks)
Week 2: October 21st – October 25th
Week 4: November 4th – November 8th
Week 6: November 18th – November 22nd
Week 8: December 2nd – December 6th

*Residents who choose the vacuum service should be aware that leaves may not be vacuumed during the scheduled week if the volume is too large to be collected. In this case, LRS will work to complete that side of town before starting the next side of town.

Vacuum Service Program Rules:

  • Raked leaves should be placed at the curb line by 6:00 a.m. on Monday during the week of pick up.
  • Please do not push leaves directly in the street or sidewalk as this may cause your leaves not to be picked up.
  • Only rake leaves to the curb. Grass, branches and other yard waste are NOT permitted and will damage the equipment.
  • In the event of rain, you should still place your leaves on the curb. Leaves will be collected as soon as possible. 

Bagged Collection:

  • Picked Up Weekly on Regular Garbage Day
  • Unlimited Number of Bags Picked Up
  • Not Impacted by Volume of Leaves or Weather
  • Free Collections throughout the 8 weeks of the Leaf Collection Season
Please be advised that LRS trucks will be completing leaf collection practice runs during the week of October 7th. During this time, you may see trucks traveling throughout the community. As a friendly reminder, the Village prohibits leaf burning.

 

Leaf Collection 2022

A map of the schedule can be found at: 
https://gurneeil.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0ea694c5209b49648a0e7c6e298a0f33

Residents looking for an environmentally friendly option that is also rake-free can consider mulching their leaves, which is beneficial for lawns and gardens. For tips on mulching leaves, check out this video.