Coeur d'Alene announces Leaf Fest pickup Nov. 12–Dec. 6 to remove leaves, protect lake
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Summary
The City of Coeur d'Alene will run its annual Leaf Fest neighborhood pickup beginning Nov. 12 in the south end and moving north, collecting more than 2,000 tons of leaves for mulching to reduce nutrient runoff into the lake. Residents must keep leaves one foot from curbs and avoid bagging or mixing debris.
Unidentified Speaker, in a city announcement, said Coeur d'Alene’s annual Leaf Fest neighborhood leaf-collection program will begin Nov. 12 in the south end of the city and continue northward, with crews aiming to finish on or near Dec. 6. The program collects leaves from streets and yards, mulches the material for reuse and diverts it from landfills.
According to the announcement, the city expects to pick up more than 2,000 tons of leaves — over 2.5 million pounds — requiring more than 800 truckloads. "The goal is to keep the nutrients out of the lake and the leaves out of the landfill," the Unidentified Speaker said.
City staff advised residents to rake leaves at least 1 foot away from the curb so catch basins and storm drains remain clear and to start raking into the street now. Officials also asked that vehicles be moved off streets during pickup, and warned that leaf-removal vehicles may throw debris because they are exempt from covering loads; street sweepers will follow to clear remaining material.
The announcement stressed several service limits: do not place bagged leaves in the street, do not mix branches or garden trimmings with leaves, and expect only one pass in each neighborhood — leaves placed after that pass may not be collected. For general information and program details the city directed residents to cdaid.org/leaf and to call the street maintenance information line at (208) 769-2235.
The Unidentified Speaker closed by wishing residents a "great, safe Leaf Fest this year."
