Penn Hills crews will start collecting leaf and yard waste in November to kick off the year’s leaf and yard waste composting program.
Raking leaves, grass clippings and lawn debris onto the street is prohibited by ordinance in Penn Hills.
Instead, residents are encouraged to place paper leaf bags at the curb the night before scheduled leaf pickups on Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25, depending on weather conditions.
Pickups can also be requested on Dec. 2 and 9, according to the municipality’s website. Call 412-798-2151 at least 24 hours in advance to make a request.
A bag will be left behind if it weighs more than 30 pounds, according to the municipality’s website.
Acceptable material includes leaves, garden residue, shrubbery and tree trimmings that don’t exceed a half-inch in diameter.
Unacceptable material includes roots, grass, dirt, stones, plastic and boxes.
Yard waste also can be dropped off at the municipality’s compost site throughout the year, though residents are encouraged to make an appointment with the public works department.
Call 412-798-2151 for an appointment or for additional information.
