[MNC-list] Fwd: 2022 Philly Leaf Recycling Program

[Kevin Smith]

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 		SUBJECT:
 		2022 Philly Leaf Recycling Program

 		DATE:
 		2022-11-02 07:37

 		FROM:
 		Keisha McCarty-Skelton <Keisha.McCarty at phila.gov>

 		TO:

CONTACT:          Keisha McCarty-Skelton, keisha.mccarty at phila.gov  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  November 2, 2022  

2022 PHILLY LEAF RECYCLING PROGRAM  

PHILADELPHIA - The Streets Department's 2022 Philly Leaf Recycling
Program [3] begins on Monday, November 7 and runs through Saturday,
December 17. The program is one of several services provided by the
Streets Department to honor the City's on-going commitment to recycling
by helping to reduce the amount of materials that reach the waste
stream.    

During the six-week program, mechanical leaf collection will be provided
in areas known to have a heavy accumulation of leaves. The mechanical
leaf collection operation will include leaf blowers, mechanical
sweepers, and leaf loaders. Mechanical leaf collection crews will
concentrate their efforts in designated boundaries each week, following
a strategic schedule to maximize efficiency and productivity.  

Follow these tips for mechanical leaf collection:  

 	* To find out when your block is scheduled for mechanical collection 

> * View schedule [1]. 
> * Visit phila.gov/leaf-recycling [2] to search an address.
> * View city-wide map [1]. 
> * Check your neighborhood newspaper.

 	* All leaves should be raked and ready for collection by 7:00 AM the
day of mechanical collection. Rake leaves into the street by the curb's
edge (piling is not necessary).
 	* If possible, move your vehicle to an off-street parking location on
your scheduled collection day, so crews can remove leaves along the curb
line.
 	* Residents in mechanical areas can also drop off bagged leaves. 
 	* Mechanical collection crews will visit routes only once.  Residents
are urged to sweep and bag any remaining leaves and set out for
collection on trash day or take to any bagged drop-off locations or
Sanitation Convenience Center. 

Bagged leaves may be taken to any of the City's six Sanitation
Convenience Centers, Monday through Saturday from 8a-6p.   

 	* West Philadelphia 3033 S. 63rd Street (63rd & Passyunk Ave.) [4] 
 	* Northwest Philadelphia Domino Lane and Umbria Street [5] 
 	* Northeast Philadelphia State Road and Ashburner Street [6] 
 	* North Philadelphia 2601 W. Glenwood Avenue [7] 
 	* Port Richmond Delaware Avenue & Wheatsheaf Lane [8] 
 	* West Philadelphia 5100 Grays Ave. [9] 

 Bagged leaf drop-off will also be offered city-wide on the following
Saturdays only at 13 locations from 9 AM to 3 PM.  

 	* November 19 
 	* December 3 
 	* December 10 
 	* December 17 

 DROP-OFF LOCATION                                                      
                       AREA  

15th & Bigler Sts.                                                      
                          South Philadelphia  

43rd & Powelton Sts.                                                    
                      West Philadelphia  

4800 Wayne Ave. (Happy Hollow Rec Center)                            
Germantown  

54th & Woodbine Ave.                                                    
                   West Philadelphia  

7901 Ridgeway St. (Fox Chase Rec Center)                                
  Northeast  

American & Thompson Sts.                                                
               North Philadelphia  

Broad & Christian Sts.                                                  
                      South Philadelphia  

Castor & Foulkrod Sts.                                                  
                     Frankford          

Cathedral St. & Ridge Ave.                                              
                   Northwest  

Corinthian & Poplar Sts.                                                
                     North Philadelphia  

Graver Lane & Seminole St.                                              
                 Northwest  

Pennway St & Cottman Ave. (Jardel Rec Center)                         
Northeast  

Washington La & Ardleigh St.                                            
                Northwest  

Follow these tips for bagged leaf collection:  

 	* Bagged leaves will only be accepted in biodegradable paper bags. 
These bags can be processed for recycling along with the leaves. This
reduces contamination in the recycling process.   
 	* Do not mix trash or other recyclable materials with bagged leaves.
This contaminates leaves and makes them unfit for recycling purposes. 
 	* Use as many bags as needed, maximum 40 lbs. each.  
 	* Bags may be purchased at most hardware stores. Bags are not provided
by the Streets Department. 

	* Leaves set out curbside, either in bags or containers, will be
collected as trash, not recycling. 

There will be no collection of leaves on City-observed holidays. During
this six-week program, leaves will be collected for composting purposes,
like, fertilizing gardens and nourishing trees. For more information,
residents can visit www.phila.gov/leaf-recycling [10] or call 311.   

                                                                        
                                      ### 

Keisha McCarty-Skelton 

Communications Director 

Streets Department 

Planning and Public Affairs Office 

(215) 686-5499 

keisha.mccarty at phila.gov

Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @PhilaStreets  

http://www.phila [11].gov/streets 

Links:
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[1]
https://www.phila.gov/documents/leaf-recycling-program-frequently-asked-questions/
[2]
https://www.phila.gov/services/trash-recycling-city-upkeep/residential-trash-and-recycling/recycle-fall-leaves/
[3] https://www.phila.gov/2021-11-01-fall-leaf-recycling-season-is-here/
[4]
https://www.google.com/maps/place/3033+S+63rd+St,+Philadelphia,+PA+19153/@39.9199918,-75.2227226,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c6c423883c7723:0x81be41b3d81ef198!8m2!3d39.9199918!4d-75.2205339?hl=en
[5]
https://www.google.com/maps/place/5201+Umbria+St,+Philadelphia,+PA+19128/@40.0386933,-75.2422005,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c6b8ce3a59a5a3:0x5af0f49989e14fd2!8m2!3d40.0386933!4d-75.2400118?hl=en
[6]
https://www.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&q=state+road+and+ashburner+street,+philadelphia&fb=1&gl=us&ei=plizS9jiHIbAM7f9sdkO&ved=0CBIQpQY&hl=en&view=map&geocode=FcLqYgIdBGuH-w&split=0&hq&hnear=State+Rd+%26+Ashburner+St,+Philadelphia,+Pennsylvania+19136&ll=40.038458,-75.011322&spn=0.007426,0.017467&z=16&iwloc=A+%3Chttp://maps.google.com/maps?oe%3Dutf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&q=state+road+and+ashburner+street,+philadelphia&fb=1&gl=us&ei=plizS9jiHIbAM7f9sdkO&ved=0CBIQpQY&hl=en&view=map&geocode=FcLqYgIdBGuH-w&split=0&hq&hnear=State+Rd+%26+Ashburner+St,+Philadelphia,+%3E
[7]
https://www.google.com/maps/place/2601+W+Glenwood+Ave,+Philadelphia,+PA+19121/@39.9863532,-75.1770523,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c6c7eca643024f:0x8a2cce0a7861e56b
[8]
https://www.google.com/maps/place/3901+N+Delaware+Ave,+Philadelphia,+PA+19137/@39.9835769,-75.0815088,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c6c9e14dedc24d:0x9d6f5c0632d44e64!8m2!3d39.9835769!4d-75.0793201
[9]
https://www.google.com/maps/place/5100+Grays+Ave,+Philadelphia,+PA+19143/@39.935972,-75.2117619,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c6c68ff2062ee5:0xaed168a112d9abdc
[10] http://www.phila.gov/leaf-recycling
[11] http://www.philadelphiastreets.com
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