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Leaf Collection Program, 2023
The Leaf Collection Program is a limited service designed to supplement yard waste collection provided by Granger.  Removing the fallen leaves helps to prevent ponding, flooding, and road icing as a result of blocked drainage paths and catch basins.  As a service to our residents, City staff collect leaves in the right of way during this specific time.  You can help the City clear the autumn leaves.
  • Please rake leaves that have accumulated in your front yard out to the right of way, no more than a few days before your street’s collection day; see the Zone Map. 
  • Please do not rake leaves onto sidewalks, roadways, on top of catch basins, or obstruct water flow in any way. 
  • Improperly placed leaves may cause them to be missed during the pick-up day and can create dangerous conditions for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and may create flooding conditions. 
  • All other leaves (like those from side and back yards) should be placed in either disposable paper bags or in trash cans, 30-gallon or smaller, and placed at the curb on Fridays to be picked up by Granger.  Granger will accept up to 5 bags or cans weekly from each residence until November 27, 2023.  
  • For more information on Yard Waste pick up by Granger click: here. 

Collections will be made from mid to late October through November 17, 2023.
An interactive zone map is available: here.  You may enter your address in the search bar near the top right corner.2019 Leaf Map Only

 Zone 1 - Mondays        South of W. Ash, West of S. Jefferson 
 Zone 2 - Tuesdays North of W. Ash, West of N. Jefferson
 Zone 3 - Wednesdays     South of E. Maple, East of S. Jefferson 
 Zone 4 - Thursdays North of E. Maple, East of N. Jefferson

*Fridays are catch-up days (as needed)

Pick-up days are coordinated by the Zone in which you live.  If you see City staff in your area a few days earlier or later than scheduled, they are just getting an early start or making a final collection pass in your area.  Please understand that snow accumulation and other weather-related events may impact the City’s ability to run the program.

 COMPOST CENTER: 
The Compost Center is available for anyone who would like to pick-up compost or drop off leaves; brush and limbs are not accepted.  It is located at 862 Mason St. and will be open Saturday, October 21, 2023 through Saturday, November 18, 2023; Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; closed on Holidays. 

The Compost Center is available year-round by appointment.  Please contact Customer Service for an appointment: info@mason.mi.us or 517.676.9155. 

 RESOURCES:  More Questions? Please contact our Customer Service Desk at 517.676.9155 or info@mason.mi.us.