October 30, 2023 6:50 a.m.

City of Roseburg Public Works crews are beginning their free fall leaf collection service for homeowners.

A City release said now through January 5th, crews will follow a cyclical, systematic route to help residents with leaf disposal and to ensure leaf collection can be provided in an effective, cost-controlled program.

Weekday pickups begin in the Laurelwood neighborhood west of downtown and move to the West Harvard Avenue area. From there, collections move in a clockwise direction, ending in the Mill-Pine Historic District.

Each cycle through Roseburg’s neighborhoods takes about a month, depending on the quantities of leaves picked up. The route is repeated throughout the roughly two-month collection program. Residents can see pickup route updates on the Public Works Department’s leaf pickup webpage: https://www.cityofroseburg.org/departments/public-works/leaf-program or by calling 492-6730.

Residents must pile leaves neatly on the edge of their property or on the street in front of their property and away from the curb prior to pick up.

The Public Works Department can deliver dump truck loads of free leaves to anyone within the city limits depending on scheduling and available quantities. The minimum amount that will be delivered is about 8 cubic yards, or roughly one dump truck load. Sign up to have leaves delivered or get more information by contacting the Public Works Department at: pwd@cityofroseburg.org