Leaf Collection
UPDATE - 11/18/24: The Public Works Crews collected 26 loads of leaves last week, for a total of 70 loads for the season thus far. They will start in Zone 5 on Monday, November 18th.
Perkasie Borough residents are invited to rake leaves to the curb for pick-up. In areas with no curb, rake leaves to within 5' of the roadway edge. We are unable to collect leaves further from the edge.
- Leaf piles should be free of rocks, large sticks or other debris which can damage the vacuum equipment.
- Do not block storm drains with leaf piles.
- Do not park cars on top of leaf piles. No call backs if we are unable to collect leaves because of parked cars.
Leaf collection takes place 5 days a week, weather permitting. The Borough collects leaves according to the map below.
The first few weeks in November are typically the peak time for leaf fall. The Public Works Department may not collect every leaf pile during these heaviest weeks and, as more leaves fall, the interval may lengthen to 10-12 days before crews return to your neighborhood. This is normal. When the Department makes the final rounds in December, they will perform ‘gutter wiping’ which includes vacuuming the majority of the leaf debris left behind from previous cleanups.
Leaf collection will continue as long as possible, until the Department needs to convert the trucks for winter road maintenance. The Borough will run a leaf collection date in the spring of 2025, date TBA.
Perkasie Borough's leaves are transported to local DEP certified composting sites where they are turned into compost and mulch.
Please contact the Public Works Department, 215-257-6860, with any questions about the Borough's leaf collection program.
