Annual citywide leaf pickup scheduled for Nov. 17-20

By Reader Staff

Sandpoint’s annual citywide leaf pickup is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 17-Thursday, Nov. 20, when municipal crews will make a single full pass through each neighborhood to collect leaves placed along the curb line.

According to an announcement from the city, residents should place unbagged leaves in the street next to the curb by Sunday, Nov. 16 to ensure they are picked up. The city emphasized that leaves must be left loose — no bags, branches, grass or garden debris should be deposited, as they can damage equipment. Collected leaves will be composted for reuse.

Meanwhile, residents should avoid parking on streets during the week of the leaf pickup to help crews work more efficiently.

The pickup operations depend on the weather, and may be suspended if the city experiences snowfall.

Property owners are responsible for removing any leaves remaining on the street after Nov. 20.

“Thank you for helping keep Sandpoint’s streets and storm drains clear this fall,” the city stated.