Leaf Collection

Leaf Collection 2024

Fall is here and city-wide leaf collection will began November 12. In the Mordecai community, our weeks are December 2 and December 30.

Raleigh neighborhoods are divided into 12 zones for this service. The Mordecai Community is spread across two leaf collection zones numbered 8 and 11. Crews will start collecting in Zone 10 and continue to the remaining zones as weather and equipment allow. Please check the collection schedule or interactive map on when to place your leaves at the curb for pickup.

ZONE 8 begins Monday, December 2: Those living east of Wake Forest Rd including the East Mordecai, Oakdale and Oakwood neighborhoods.

ZONE 11 begins Monday, December 30: Those living west of Wake Forest Rd including the Mordecai, Pilot Mill and Capital Park neighborhood.

Alternatives to Loose Leaf Collection: We encourage you to consider using other options to manage leaves:

• Mulching – conserves water, helps prevent weeds, and improves the overall health of your lawn or garden, and also benefits the broader environment.

• Bi-Weekly Yard Waste Collection - As a reminder, residents can utilize their lime green yard waste carts and up to 15 biodegradable paper bags for leaves as part of their regular yard waste collection.

The city website can be found at https://raleighnc.gov/leaf

Please separate tree trimmings, shrubs, and other types of yard debris from your loose leaves. These items can damage vacuum equipment and create a safety hazard for crews. Yard waste and bagged leaves will continue to be collected on scheduled yard waste collection day. Leaves need to be raked to the curb and not into the street. Raking leaves into the street creates a safety hazard and can result in flooding when leaves are washed into the storm water system.

Please keep leaf piles away from obstructions such as parked vehicles, fire hydrants, mailboxes, fencing, designer landscaping, water meters, utility poles and guy wires. Our crews need room to work and do not want to damage our equipment or your property while collecting loose leaves.