Greencastle leaf pick-up slated to begin Oct. 23

The Greencastle Department of Public Works will begin its annual leaf pick-up on Monday, Oct. 23 and run through Nov. 30.

The department asks that residents in the city limits rake their leaves only -- no limbs or other debris -- to the curb or between the sidewalk and the street. Those who do not have a curb or sidewalk are asked to put their leaves out near the street, but not in the street. Do not rake leaves into the street.

Pick-up will be following city trash routes, so have leaves ready for collection the day before your normal trash pick-up day. The department will only go through each day’s route once during the week unless efforts are ahead of schedule.

Holidays will be run the day before, if possible, along with the regular route for the day. Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 10, will be run on Thursday, Nov. 9. The Thursday and Friday routes of Thanksgiving break will be run on Wednesday, Nov. 22.

For updates and schedule changes, check the Banner Graphic, the local radio station and the city’s Facebook page. Weather and equipment breakdowns may impact the schedule.

The city composts the leaves that are collected each year. After composting for a period of time, the materials are used to support community plantings and gardens.

Also, residents should note that the Putnam County Yard West Site will close for the season at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30. Regular hours are Monday and Wednesday from noon until 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents are asked to dispose of twigs, limbs and other yard waste at this site.

See https://irp.cdn-website.com/0e04815a/files/uploaded/Fee-Sheet.pdf for more information about the Putnam County Yard Waste Site.