Town of Hillsborough issued the following announcement on Jan. 20.
Seasonal collection has been extended due to wintry weather.
The Town of Hillsborough’s seasonal collection of loose leaves will end Friday, Feb. 4 and resume in November.
Because loose leaves were not collected the week of Jan. 17 due to wintry weather, the final day of the seasonal collection has been extended. Typically, collection with the vacuum truck ends on the last day in January and resumes in November. Collection of bagged leaves is available year-round.
Here are a few reminders for loose leaves collection:
- Loose leaves should be placed within 4 feet of the curb for collection.
- Leaf piles should be free of limbs and debris, which clog the truck’s vacuum.
- Keep piles from blocking water meters, sidewalks or fire hydrants or interfering with traffic or water drainage.
- Keep piles off streets, especially those with curbs and gutters because of storm drains.
Bagged leaves collection
During the months of February-October, leaves must be placed in biodegradable bags for collection. Bagged leaf collection is on garbage collection days. Households are limited to collection of 10 bags per week. Leaves must:
- Be placed in biodegradable bags.
- Be free of trash and other debris.
- Be placed within 4 feet of the curb.
- Be located to not interfere with traffic or water drainage, block sidewalks or fire hydrants or cover water meters.
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