Leaf Collection

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Abington Township has an annual Leaf Collection Program. The Township is divided into 15 leaf areas labeled "A" through "O". In 2024, each area will receive three vacuum collections.

CLICK HERE to access an interactive leaf collection map or view the schedule below.
Leaf Permit (2024)

Residents MUST have their leaves curbside on the MONDAY of the scheduled week of pick up, as the leaf truck will pass by only once during that week. Once the leaf machine passes it will NOT return until the 2^nd scheduled collection.

For any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 267-536-1037.

Additional Information regarding leaf collection:

Do not blow leaves into the way of traffic.
Try to create piles at the edge of your property and if possible, not in the street, in an effort to keep the roadway and storm drains clear of debris.
Wet leaves in the road may create a slippery surface and therefore a traffic hazard.
Do not mix trash or other debris with leaves, grass clippings or brush. Non vegetative debris does not decompose and interferes with the composting process therefore making for an inferior product.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are my leaf collection weeks?

You can find your leaf collection week by using THIS Interactive Leaf Area Map. A resident can search their address using the search prompt in the upper right hand corner. This smaller map below also outlines the leaf areas.

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2024 leaf collection pick-up dates are as follows

First Collection:

October 28 - November 1: Areas A, B, E, G, H, I
November 4 - November 8: Areas C, D, F, M, N, O
November 11 - November 15: Areas J, K, L

Second Collection:

November 18 - November 22: Areas G, H, I
November 25 - November 29: Areas A, B, E
December 2 - December 6: Areas C, D, F, J
December 9 - December 13: Areas M, N, O
December 16 - December 20: Areas K, L

Third and Final Leaf Collection:*

December 23 - December 27: All Areas

*Place all leaves curbside by 7 AM on your scheduled collection day. Any leaves put to the curb after this last collection will have to be bagged in brown biodegradable bags and placed curbside for pick up on your trash day. Please note, inclement weather may impact date of collection.

We recognize that mother nature does not always align with our leaf collection schedule and there may be occasions when you have an abundance of leaves outside of your scheduled pick-up week, as such we will continue to collect brown bags each week on your normal trash collection day.

Please be reminded that leaves should be placed curbside by each Monday of the designated week of pickup. The Department will make every attempt to maintain the schedule, but residents should be prepared for delays due to inclement weather. Conversely, there will be times when the collection runs smoothly thereby enabling a jump start on the next area. If this is the case, the vacuum machines will return on Monday for the scheduled collection.

For any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 267-536-1037.

My street leaves have not been collected and it is past my scheduled week. Who should I contact?

The Department will make every attempt to maintain the schedule, but residents should be prepared for delays due to inclement weather. Conversely, there will be times when the collection runs smoothly thereby enabling a jump-start on the next area. If this is the case the vacuum machines will return on Monday for the scheduled collection.

We encourage residents to check out our news section or follow-us on Facebook @AbingtonTownship for updates on any delays.

I pay a private contractor to do my lawn. Can they take my leaves to Public Works?

Is yard debris still collected during leaf collection?

I prefer to my bag my leaves, is that okay?

Absolutely. Residents can bag their leaves in 30 gallon brown biodegradable bags, which will be collected by a separate truck on your normal trash day. Yard debris bags must be left curbside on your regularly scheduled trash collection day and can weigh no greater than 30 lbs. Brown bags may be purchased at most large retail stores and home improvement stores.

Please note, the Township no longer sells brown biodegradable bags for yard debris.