Fall Cleanup Reminders

As peak fall foliage season approaches, the Village Department of Public Works is preparing for seasonal leaf cleanup. Every year, the Department of Public Works Highway Division collects approximately 1,200 tons of fall leaves and yard debris.   

The Village of Croton-on-Hudson encourages all residents to compost their grass clippings and leaves. Composting grass clippings and leaves is a time and money-saving disposal alternative that helps reduce waste and recycle needed nutrients back into the soil. For more information on how to reuse and recycle leaves, visit the Recyclopedia page on the Village website. 

The Village of Croton-on-Hudson has joined over 120 municipalities in limiting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers due to noise pollution and negative impacts on air and soil quality. While the use of gas-powered leaf blowers is permitted in the Village between September 1 and December 31, residents are encouraged to be mindful of their ecological impact and the Village’s noise code. The operation of power lawn mowers, leaf blowers, or other motor-driven lawn or garden equipment is permitted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday. 

The Department of Public Works will begin vacuuming leaves in November. The weekly street schedule for vacuuming will be posted on the Village website each week. Only loose leaves left at the curbside will be picked up. Bagged leaves will NOT be picked up. Twigs, branches and other yard debris should not be mixed in with the loose leaves. Leaf vacuuming will continue through December. Yard waste, such as small twigs, clippings, flowers, etc. (not including loose leaves) will continue to be picked up through October on alternate Wednesdays. Yard waste should be in bio-degradable bags or in open-top garbage cans.  

The Village of Croton-on-Hudson and Department of Public Works thanks you for your cooperation and wishes you a safe and happy leaf season.