The City of Worcester is proud to offer fall leaf collection service to its residents because most communities do not provide curb side leaf collection. The DPW strives to reach the best possible balance when notifying the public of the upcoming leaf collection schedule. We wish to give residents enough notice to move their leaves into the street, but also not to impose longer than necessary on-street parking restrictions.
Generally, notice is given 1-2 days in advance. However, a variety of factors may impact our ability to collect leaves such as inclement weather, etc. We appreciate resident cooperation for the duration of the program. Residents always have the option of bringing their leaves to one of the leaf and yard waste drop-off sites.
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the DPW will begin collecting leaves in routes 30, and 32 as shown in the green shaded areas on the map below
Due to the impending winter weather, leaf collection will pause on Tuesday, December 2.
When is My Leaf Collection?
Starts the first week in November, depending on weather.
| Trash Day | Leaf Pick-Up |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | Week 1: Nov. 3 - Nov. 7 |
| Monday Pleasant/Salisbury | Week 2: Nov. 10 - Nov. 15 |
| Monday Salisbury/Grove | Week 3: Nov. 15 - Nov. 22 |
| Monday* Grove/Quinapoxet | Week 4: Nov. 22 - Nov. 29 |
| Tuesday* | Week 2: Nov. 10 - Nov. 15 |
| Friday | Week 3: Nov. 15 - Nov. 22 |
| Thursday | Week 4: Nov. 22 - Nov. 29 |
Dates above are approximate and may change.
*Due to the chance of early snowfall, residents in these areas should consider bringing leaves to a drop-off site.
Schedule & Status Map
What to Do
- Wait until signs are posted to push leaves into the gutter.
- Take brush, branches and leaves to a Yard Waste Disposal Site:
- 1065 Millbury St. (Wed. 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) - only site for large branches.
- Chandler St. Across from Foley Stadium (Wed. 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
- Clark St. Near E. Mountain St. (Wed. 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
- Observe "No Parking Signs" when posted.
- Use biodegradable paper bags if you are bagging leaves.
What NOT to Do
- DO NOT put leaves in the gutter before signs are posted.
- DO NOT block catch basins.
- DO NOT put brush, branches, plastics or other trash and litter in the gutter.
- DO NOT park where signs are posted (fines may result).
If You Have Questions
- Fall Leaf Collection 2025 Presentation
- Call Worcester 311 at 311.
- Sign Up for ALERTWorcester to be notified when crews are coming to your neighborhood.
- Check the City's Website, Worcester 311 Facebook Page and Worcester 311 X.
Fall Leaf Collection Guidelines
The City of Worcester is proud to offer fall leaf collection service to its residents because most communities do not provide curb side leaf collection. The DPW strives to reach the best possible balance when notifying the public of the upcoming leaf collection schedule. We wish to give residents enough notice to move their leaves into the street, but also not to impose longer than necessary on-street parking restrictions.
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Contact Information
Address
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20 East Worcester Street
Worcester, MA 01604
Contact
Phone: 508-929-1300
Fax: 508-799-1448
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Hours
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.