City of Fond du Lac fall leaf collection schedule released

The City of Fond du Lac’s annual leaf collection will begin on Monday October 19, 2026, with crews starting in
the northeast section of the city. The collection will proceed in a clockwise direction – to the southeast,
southwest, and northwest sections. The crews typically will be able to make three complete rounds of the city
during the October and November months.
For collection purposes, Main Street divides the city into east and west halves, and Western Avenue and
Fourth Street divides the city into north and south halves.
The map will be available on the City’s website indicating the progress collection crews have made to date.
Beginning Monday, October 19, visit the City’s website at http://www.fdl.wi.gov/ and click on “Leaf Collection
Progress Map” under “Important Notices”. The map will show which areas have been covered by collection
crews, and arrows will indicate which direction the crews will be moving. The map will be updated toward the
end of each work day.
The Public Works Department anticipates that crews will complete at least three clockwise sweeps through the
city this fall, weather permitting. During the first round of collection, raking by the crew is limited. During the
third pass, more attention is paid to final cleanup. Additional cleanup beyond the three sweeps
through the city is NOT guaranteed!
As an alternative to the collection, residents may haul their leaves to the City’s yard waste drop off site located
on the north side of the Municipal Service Center located at 530 Doty Street. Bags must be emptied and
disposed of properly at the site.

• Leaves should be raked in rows next to the curb for collection by City crews.
• As a REMINDER City Code prohibits leaves and other materials to be placed in the street or
  sidewalks.
• City crews will not pick up leaves in plastic bags.
• Park vehicles and garbage carts away from leaf windrows.
• Your garbage cart is for garbage only. Do not place leaves inside the automated garbage collection carts.
• Cut garden material such as vines and corn stalks into lengths of one foot or less.
• Fruit and vegetables (such as apples or pumpkins) will not be collected. These should be disposed of at
  the City’s yard waste drop off site on Doty Street.
  Some streets may be still under construction throughout our collection timeline. City crews will make every
  effort to get into those areas still under construction.
  Annual leaf collection will end on Friday, December 11th
  . Any leaves
  needing to be disposed of after that date MUST be brought to the City’s yard waste drop-off
  site as collection will not be extended.
  A Green Alternative: Leave ‘em Lay!
  As an alternative to raking leaves to the curb, residents are encouraged to try mulching up moderate amounts
  of leaves with a lawnmower. This can be done during normal lawn mowing. Just don’t allow the leaves to mat
  and make sure that ample grass shows through them. This will save you work and time, add nutrients to your
  lawn, reduce windblown leaves in your neighborhood and reduce the amount of labor and fuel the City needs
  to use for leaf collection. If you really like to rake, composting your leaves in a backyard garden is another
  alternative which will provide you with useful organic material next year.
  Anyone who wishes to receive full seven cubic yard loads of leaves should contact the Municipal Service
  Center at 322-3544