Frequently Asked Questions
Question: How should I place my
leaves at the curb?
City of Bowling Green, Ohio
Leaves should be placed loosely, not
bagged.
Question: When is leaf collection?
For the Public Works Schedule and Holidays:
The City leaf collection usually begins in
late October.
http://www.bgohio.org/departments/public-worksdepartment/public-works-division/schedule-holidays
Question: Can I put branches in
with my leaf pile at the curb?
For large item/brush/leaf collection information:
No, branches can be collected during
the City’s brush collection program
usually held in early October or may be
taken to the Wood County Landfill for a
fee.
LEAF
COLLECTION
GUIDELINES
http://www.bgohio.org/departments/public-worksdepartment/public-works-division/refuse-recycling-1/
heavy-item-pickup
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Question: How do I know where the
leaf collection crew is?
The City will post the location of the leaf
collection crew on a daily basis as they
pass throughout the City.
For the location of the leaf collection crew:
http://www.bgohio.org/departments/
public-works-department/public-worksdivision/current-location-of-leafcollection-crew
City of Bowling Green, Ohio
City of Bowling Green
Department of Public Works
For additional information:
(419) 354-6227
WWW.BGOHIO.ORG
(419) 354-6227
City Leaf Collection
The City of Bowling Green
collects leaves each fall season.
The City uses a claw like device to
load the leaves.
Leaf Collection process
Leaf collection moves through all Wards
independent of the refuse collection
schedule making several passes of the
City. Please place leaves at the curb for
collection.
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Leaves containing brush or other yard
waste will not be collected.
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As an alternative, please consider using
a recycling mower to return shredded
leaves back into your yard. Grass
clippings and finely chopped leaves
add vital nutrients and organic matter
to the lawn, thus improving the health
of the lawn.
Who is eligible to receive City
Refuse Collection?
The City collects leaves from one or
two family dwellings on
public streets. The City does not
collect leaves from
apartments or businesses.
LEAF COLLECTION IS NOT CONNECTED
TO YOUR REFUSE COLLECTION
SCHEDULE.
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If you live on a cul-de-sac street, please
do not place leaves near the fire
hydrant in the cul-de-sac.
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As part of the City Storm Water
Management policy, DO NOT RAKE
LEAVES INTO THE STREET! This blocks
street drainage during rain events. Also,
there is a risk of parked cars with warm
exhaust systems catching on fire when
parked over dry leaves. Children also
tend to play in leaves making this a
dangerous situation.
City Leaf Collection
Leaves/Garden & Yard Waste/Grass
can be taken to the City Yard Waste
drop-off site for those who are
eligible to receive City refuse
collection. It is open daily from
8am -8pm.
The site is located behind the Public
Works garage on Tarragon Drive (off
of E. Poe Road). The area is under
video surveillance and illegal
dumping may result in a fine. This
site does NOT accept brush (anything
with a bark covering).
For questions regarding leaf
collection, please call the Public
Works Department at
419-354-6227.
City of Bowling Green
Department of Public Works
(419) 354-6227