Nothing says fall like raking leaves.
And if you haven’t started yet, you might want to get going on it. That’s because Concord’s annual fall leaf collection program will begin on Oct. 31, and continue through Dec. 9, as weather permits. It’s no fun picking up leaves when there’s snow on the ground.
Concord and Penacook residents participating in the program must rake their leaves to the curb and leave them unbagged. Once collection starts, an online map will be available to display where crews have collected and the general area where crews are currently collecting. Due to unpredictable leaf volumes and weather conditions, it cannot be predicted exactly when crews will be by for collection. Residents are advised to have their leaves at the curb by the start of the program so as to not miss collection. The last thing you want to do is rake your leaves to the curb and realize that all your neighbors are already gone.
There will be three crews vacuuming leaves throughout the city: one crew will start at the Bow town line on South Street and work north; a second crew will start at Blossom Hill Cemetery and work north into Penacook; and a third crew will start on Mountain Road and work south on the east side of the Merrimack River. Only leaves will be collected.
Branches and brush can be brought to Earth Materials Recycling Center at 10 Intervale Road for a nominal fee. Residents can also bring their leaves to Earth Materials Recycling Center for free (with proof of residency) if the amount is smaller than a non-commercial pickup truck.
Visit concordnh.gov/leafcollection for more information, an instructional video and to view the fall leaf collection map when it becomes available.
