Leaf Removal Program

Rake it. Pile it. We'll Handle the Rest

By ordinance open burning is not allowed within city limits. Therefore, The City of Elkhart offers a Leaf Removal Program. To participate, rake your leaves to the curb* or if you prefer, you can also bag your leaves and place them by the curb, and the Street Department will pick them up.

Our Leaf Removal Program typically runs in the fall (mid-October through mid-December) and in the spring (mid-March through mid-April). Please note that dates may vary depending on weather conditions and department schedule. 

*Please do not place leaves in the street, as they can create safety hazards and clog storm drains.

Fall is here!

Our annual leaf removal kicks off on Monday, November 3rd 2025, with our crews doing multiple rounds across the city. We will resume our regular routes on November 10th, 2025 starting with zone A and spending one week in each zone. Thank you!

Please refer to the maps below to see how our zones are divided.