From CITY OF BOWLING GREEN
Crews will begin the initial round of leaf collection on Monday, Nov. 9. Leaf collection is available for addresses that are eligible for city refuse/recycling collection and is not connected to the regular refuse/recycling collection schedule. A map has been posted to the city’s website to allow residents to follow crews’ progress.
It is encouraged to note that this will be the first round of leaf collection. The second round will tentatively begin in December.
Leaves should be placed loose curbside, not in bags. Residents should not place leaf piles near poles, mailboxes, guy wire, or any other structures. Leaves should not be placed in the street as this blocks storm drains during rain events. Also, there is a risk of parked cars with warm exhaust systems catching on fire when over dry leaves. Brush and other yard waste should not be placed in leaf piles.
Bowling Green residents may also take leaves to the drop-off site located behind the Public Works garage on Tarragon Drive, off East Poe Road. Brush and branches are not accepted at the drop-off site.
Residents may also consider leaving their leaves and using them to enrich their soil. Leaves can be raked into garden beds as natural mulch and fertilizer for the soil. Dry leaves can also be mowed over to fertilize grass. Grass clippings and finely chopped leaves add vital nutrients and organic matter to the lawn, improving lawn health.
The leaf collection map and guidelines may be found here: https://www.bgohio.gov/471/Leaf-Collection.
