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This is the last week to get those leaves and yard debris bagged and bundled for the City's free lawn and leaf collection May 3-7.

During this special collection week only, Public Works Director Keith Henry said residents may place their leaves, grass, lawn clippings and other yard debris at the curb in bags on their normal trash collection day for collection by Solid Waste Department crews. He asks you to keep in mind that the collection is for leaves, grass, and lawn clippings.

Limbs and branches, if cut in lengths no longer than four feet and bundled are included. These may not exceed 50 pounds.

Henry asks that you set these items away from your polycart(s) on your regular trash schedule day so it doesn't interfere with your regular trash collections. He said the automated trucks will probably avoid picking up your yard debris, but a separate rear-load truck will come through your neighborhood to pick your items for the free collection.

During the week of May 3-7, Henry said yard debris bags will not require yard waste stickers and clear or colored bags are allowed. He said the collection is for private residences only; no commercial collections will be made.

There is no limit on the number of bags a resident can put out for the collection. Yard debris will only be collected once, on your normal collection day of the week. Extra bags or items of household refuse outside the cart must have the red refuse sticker attached. Residents should comply with all other standard refuse regulations.

Yard refuse will be collected separately from trash but will be collected on the customer's normal trash collection day. For more information, contact the Solid Waste Department at 918.338.4130.