Leaf Collection

In 2024, the fall leaf collection period will begin on Monday, October 21, and will wrap up the week of December 23.  During this time, Republic Services picks up leaf piles placed in the street once a week.

Click here to find out when leaves on your street will be picked up

New for 2024: Free community leaf drop sites

For the Fall 2024 leaf collection season the City and Republic Services are partnering to offer additional leaf collection options. We have designated four sites across the community where Corvallis residents may drop off their leaves, free of charge. The following locations will be available for leaf drop off:

• Dr. MLK, Jr. Park – gravel parking lot at 4905 NW Walnut Blvd
• Pioneer Park – gravel parking lot at 1300 Philomath Blvd (US20/OR34)
• 2392 NW Garyanna St – asphalt parking area across from NW Havengreen Place
• Crystal Lake Sports Park – gravel lot at 100 SE Fischer Ln

The fall leaf collection period is the only time leaves may be deposited in the street.  Leaf piles placed in the street outside of the annual collection period will not be picked up and may be considered a violation of the Corvallis Municipal Code.

The ability of Republic Services to get to your neighborhood once a week relies, in part, on your help.  Here are some guidelines to make sure that leaf collection can be completed in a safe and efficient manner, and does not impair the ability of the street to drain rainwater:

Leaf Drop Sites:

• These sites are open to Corvallis-based Republic Services residential customers only, they are not for commercial use.
• Please observe all signs including open hours (typically 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Closures may occur periodically for site cleaning and special events.
• Please drop un-bagged leaves only, no sticks, branches, bags, or trash.

In-street collection:

• Place leaves into long, narrow piles in parking areas.  Do not rake or blow leaves into the street in undefined piles.
• Only place leaves in the street. Grass, branches, limbs, or other debris will not be picked up by Republic Services.
• Place leaves in the street the evening before your scheduled leaf pick-up day. 
• Place leaf piles one foot from the curb to allow space for rain water to runoff along the curb line. 
• Make sure leaves do not block catch basins or storm drains.
• Avoid parking vehicles near leaf piles, as Republic Services cannot collect leaves blocked by vehicles.  

Out of consideration for the bicycling public, please do not place leaves in bike lanes.  For those of you who live adjacent to streets with no parking, this means using one of the new leaf drop-off sites, or your yard debris container for leaf disposal, and perhaps renting an additional container(s) to handle the volume of leaves from your property.  

If your street was missed for leaf pick-up, or for additional information regarding leaf pick-up, contact Republic Services at 541-754-0444. 

CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION  

Christmas trees will be collected the first two weeks of January each year. Trees will be picked up at the curb on your regular garbage pick-up day.  Trees must be free of tinsel, flocking, and other decorations.

STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE

In conjunction with fall leaf collection, the Corvallis Public Works Department runs additional sweeping shifts to keep our streets clean.

Click here to find information on street sweeping schedules.