The City of South Bend announces schedule for leaf pickup

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The City of South Bend announced the start of their leaf pickup program.

The Spring Releaf Program will run from Monday, April 1 to Friday, April 12 and will only be available on a call-in-basis.

Residents can call 311 to schedule a pickup and crews will start collection on April 8.

The City released the following guidelines for leaf pickup:

  • Leaves must not be in the street, but in the tree lawn area.
  • Piles must be free of sticks, trash and other debris.
  • Vehicles should not be parked on or in front of the piles along the curb.

The City also reminds citizens that burning of leaves is prohibited and is a violation of City Ordinance.

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