Click here for the map showing the day in which leaf collection crews are expected to be in your neighborhood.
Click here for a listing by street showing the day in which leaf collection crews are expected to be in your neighborhood.
For questions or additional information about any of the items below, please contact the City Services Center at 755-3110.
Why do we have a leaf collection program? Can we eliminate the program to save money?
The cost of loose leaf collection in 2010 was $162,919. Unfortunately, eliminating the program isn’t an easy answer. The City of Janesville, along with every other city in Wisconsin, is responsible for reducing stormwater runoff. As part of reducing runoff that makes its way into local streams and rivers, the City uses several different activities, such as street sweeping, leaf pick up, greenbelt restoration, and detention/retention ponds. Reducing storm water runoff is mandated by the state and federal government. Eliminating leaf pick up would require the City to increase other stormwater runoff reduction activities, which could end up costing the City more money in the long term. The loose leaf collection in Janesville is an intensive two week process that collects the majority of leaves throughout the City. The leaf collection process is not only a service to the citizens of Janesville, but also a needed activity to help the City be compliant with state and federal regulations.
Loose Leaf Collection Planned for November 5-16, 2012
This fall the City will collect loose leaves November 5-16. Watch the Janesville Gazette or City website for a map showing the day in which leaf collection crews are expected to be in your neighborhood. Here is a listing by street showing the day in which leaf collection crews are expected to be in your neighborhood. By that date, please rake your leaves loosely into the street gutter, but try to avoid blocking the storm sewers as that may cause street flooding. Please note: Citizens may not rake leaves into the street gutter before October 1 or after crews have passed the street. Street sweepers will follow a day or two behind the leaf collection crews to clean up any debris left on the streets. For questions, please contact City Services at 755-3110.
Bagged Collection Planned for November 26 - 30, 2012
The City will collect grass, leaves and garden debris the same day as your regular garbage pickup the week of November 26-30. Leaving plastic bags untied is recommended. Bundles of brush can be no larger than four feet in length, 12 inches in diameter and no heavier than 50 pounds. Please place the bags and/or bundles a few feet from the trash at your curb by 7AM on the morning of your garbage collection. For additional information, please contact City Services at 755-3110.
Tips and Reminders for Leaf Collection
City code prohibits burning trash, grass or leaves within Janesville city limits. Also, please watch for children who may be playing in raked leaves. Please do not park your vehicle over dry leaves. When a vehicle?s catalytic converter gets hot, it can ignite leaves. Cars should remain off the street the day of pick up, as crews won?t be able to gather leaves with vehicles in the way. Crews will only be on each street once over the course of pick up. It is recommended leaves be mulched and piled into the street or raked away from the gutter to keep leaves from moving back to the terrace as crews come by.
Reminder Regarding Sanitary Landfill Drop-Off
City ordinance 8.64.180 requires that all individuals must cover their waste and debris during transportation to Rock County/City of Janesville sanitary landfill. Persons may enclose their refuse or use a tarp to ensure waste does not leave their vehicle. Individuals are not required to cover brush or tree limbs being transported to the demolition landfill. It is the responsibility of the hauler to retrieve any and all items that fall out of his or her vehicle during transport. Failure to retrieve such items is a violation of City ordinance.
Compost Site Special Hours
October 29 - November 2
Mondays and Saturdays: 8AM – 5PM
Tuesdays – Fridays: 8AM – 3PM
November 5 – 17
Monday – Saturday: 8AM – 5PM
November 19 – 30
Mondays and Saturdays: 8AM – 5PM
Tuesdays – Fridays: 8AM – 3PM
Closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 22
Please visit the Compost Site and the Demolition Landfill web pages for more information about these facilities.