City of Clemson Leaf Pickup Info

Leaf pick-up is scheduled to begin this month in the City of Clemson.  The City’s Department of Public Works uses a leaf vacuum truck to remove leaves in the fall and winter months.  The city service operates through the end of February 2014 or as determined by the supervisor.  During leaf season, the City of Clemson asks residents to follow these instructions for pick up: Leaves should be raked within 10 feet of the street or curb, long rows are better than large piles. Loose leaves will be picked up quicker than bagged leaves. If you bag your leaves, the vacuum truck cannot be used and the brush crew will have to collect at a later time. Do not mix your leaves with brush, junk or any other materials.  Do not pile your leaves around power poles, telephone and cable pedestals, or over water meters or sewer manholes. The machine will suck the lids off and damage the machine.  Be patient, early in the season, leaf pick up will move quickly around the City, but as the leaves begin to accumulate pick up will slow. Try to get your leaves out early for the first or second neighborhood sweep. Many City residents use this pulverized leaf material for mulch or ground cover around trees, flowers beds and garden areas.   If you would like to have this material dumped in your yard, call the City of Clemson Department of Public Works at 864-653-2053.