JAMESTOWN, NY – October 20, 2026 – City of Jamestown Acting Director of Public Works Mark Roetzer, P.E., announces that Phase 1 of the City’s annual leaf collection program will begin on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Residents are asked to rake leaves to the terrace area behind the curb, not into the street, and have them ready for collection as crews approach their neighborhood. Leaf piles must be free of trash, brush, branches, plastic bags, containers, and other debris. Piles containing these materials will not be collected. All basketball hoops must also be removed from the public right-of-way to allow collection crews to safely and efficiently complete their work.
Leaf Collection Schedule
Phase 1 – Beginning Monday, November 2, 2026
Collection will begin in the Foote Avenue and Ivy Street area and proceed west and north in a clockwise direction toward Washington Street.
Phase 2 – Anticipated to Begin Monday, November 9, 2026
Collection will begin in the Foote Avenue, Martin Road, and Linwood Avenue area and proceed east and north in a counterclockwise direction toward the east side of Washington Street and the Fluvanna Avenue area.
Collection dates are approximate and may be adjusted based on weather conditions and the volume of leaves collected. Residents are encouraged to prepare their leaves in advance of collection crews arriving in their area.
Following the completion of the initial citywide collection, a second round of leaf collection may take place, time and weather permitting.
Additional Yard Waste Disposal Options
Residents may also bring leaves, brush, branches, and garden debris to the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Yard Waste Site, located at 1001 Monroe Street.
The site will remain open on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through November 14, 2026.
The City of Jamestown appreciates residents’ cooperation in following these guidelines to help ensure an efficient and timely leaf collection process.
