The annual Leaf Recycling Program, held by the Philadelphia Department of Streets, is scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 7 and will run through Saturday, Dec. 17. The program helps reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill. Recycled leaves are used for composting.

During the six-week program, mechanical leaf collection will be provided in areas known to have a heavy accumulation of leaves. Mechanical leaf collection crews will concentrate their efforts in designated boundaries each week. All leaves should be raked and ready for collection by 7:00 a.m. the day of mechanical collection. Leaves should be raked into the street by the curb’s edge (piling is not necessary).

Bagged leaf drop-off will also be offered city-wide on the following Saturdays only at 13 locations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: November 19, December 3, December 10, and December 17.

Here are drop-off locations in West Philadelphia:

• 43rd and Powelton Sts.

• 54th and Woodbine Ave.

Also, bagged leaves may be taken to any of the City’s six Sanitation Convenience Centers, Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. There are two sanitation centers in West Philadelphia:

• 3033 S. 63rd Street (63rd & Passyunk Ave.)

• 5100 Grays Ave.

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