Leaf Schedule

Leaf Collection

FALL LEAF COLLECTION our leaf crews will be vacuuming leaves curbside starting October 19th. The Street Department has a regular route starting on the east end of town and working west until the entire city is serviced; then, the department starts their route over again. Please rake leaves to the curb for collection. Leaves should be placed in a narrow pile on the city easement, within 5 feet of the street. 

2026 Spring Leaf Collection will be April 6th till April 17th. During this time period please call Public Works at (219)942-6121 to schedule a leaf vacuum pickup 

Rules

Calling when yard work is complete is not necessary due to the fact that we follow a schedule and will be by as soon as possible. 

• Please do not rake leaves into streets, ditches, or drainage swales as they will block storm drains.
• Do not put leaves in cans or plastic bags.
• We will not return for leaf piles passed due to vehicle obstruction.
• Leaf piles should be free of rocks, sticks, bricks, garbage, and other foreign objects.
• Leaves should not be placed by mailboxes, power line guide wires, or utility poles.
• No leaves or leaf bags will be picked up from alleyways.