October 1, 2021

The city of Pickerington will begin its leaf pickup service on October 18, below is the pick up schedule organized alphabetically by neighborhood or street.  Chronological lists can be found on the city’s website.

The city asks that leaves be raked to the front of each property and left on the lawn or curb.

“It is important not push the leaves into the streets as it will result in clogging of storm sewers during rain events,” said Pickerington Service Director Donald Rector.  “Storm sewer backups can cause property damage and localized flooding.  Clogged storm sewers also require significant resources to clean.”

Sometimes the collection trucks may arrive in a neighborhood prior to the listed dates, but the city will return to that neighborhood as scheduled also.

The city typically makes two service runs through each neighborhood to ensure all residents have an opportunity to collect leaves.   Leaves also fall at different times based on the type of tree and weather conditions. 

“If the schedule needs to change due to weather, we will typically post on social media to let residents know,” Rector said. “We do get many calls and emails throughout the schedule, and we do our best to accommodate as we proceed. At the end of the schedule, we are moving all our equipment into snow removal mode and hope we don’t have to do that any sooner!”

The city composts the leaves and then works with local farmers to distribute onto fields for soil enhancement. 

Leaf Collection Schedule:

Carpenter Addition – November 1-5, December 6- 10
Center Street – October 18-22, November 29-December 3
Cherry Hill – November 8-12
Colony Park – October 25-29, November 8-12, November 29-Dec. 3
Downtown Area October 18-22, November 1-5, November 29-Dec. 3
East Street – October 18-22, November 8-12, November 29-Dec. 3
Fox Glen East – November 1-5, November 22-26
Fox Glen West – November 1-5, November 22-26
Georges Creek – November 22-26
Hill Road North – November 15-19
Hill Road South – November 29-December 3
Homestead Drive – November 8-12, November 22- Dec. 3
Inverness Glen – November 8-12
Lake Forest – December 6-10
Lakeview – November 8-12, November 29-December 3
The Landings – November 22-26
Lockville Road – November 29-December 3
Long Road – November 1-5
Longview Acres East – November 22-26
Longview Acres West – November 22-26
Manchester – November 22-26
Manor House – October 25-29, November 8-12, November 29-Dec. 3
Meadowbrook – October 25-29, November 15-19
Melrose – October 25-29, November 8-12, November 22-26
Milnor Place – November 8-12
Pickerington Hills – October 25-29, November 15-19
Pickerington Meadows – November 8-12
Pickerington Run – November 15-19, December 6-10
Pine Ridge – November 1-5
Preston Trails – November 22-26
Ramar – October 25-29
Refugee Road – November 15-19
Reserve at Pickerington Ponds – November 22-26
Root Addition – October 18-22, November 15-19, December 6-10
Shadow Oaks – October 18-22, November 15-19, November 29-Dec. 3
Shawnee Crossing – October 18-22
Sheffield – November 22-26
Simsbury – October 18-22, November 29-December 3
Spring Creek – December 6- 10
Stonebridge – November 15-19
Villages of Sycamore Creek – November 22-26
Wellington Park – December 6-10
West Columbus Street – November 1-5
Willow Pond – October 25-29, November 8-12, November 29-Dec. 3
Windmiller Ponds – October 25-29, December 6- 10

The last week of leaf pick up season (December 6-10), remaining piles throughout the city will be removed.