Louisville, Colorado Leaf Collection Program

As a result of budget impacts, the City will no longer offer curbside pick ups or bagged leaf collection. However, the City has expanded its drop-off program to include new locations throughout town. You may drop your leaves at any of these locations.

If you are unable to take your leaves to the drop-off locations, you may utilize Western Disposal’s compost bins. Just toss your leaves into the compost bins and Western will take them away with the rest of your compost! As a reminder, please do not rake leaves into the street curbs or gutters. This activity may plug up storm sewer inlets and cause flooding.

Alternatively, you can learn about improving your soil by raking less. An article from Fine Gardening.

LEAF DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:
Please note: only leaves and grass clippings are accepted at the drop-off bins (no trash, branches, or plastic garbage bags).

Leaves may be dropped off at any of the designated sites from November 2 – November 20 (dates are approximate). The numbers below correspond with the numbers on the attached map.

1. Waste Water Treatment Plant: 1601 Empire Road, open daily, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
   (leaves are accepted at the plant 365 days per year);
2. Warembourg Fishing Pond Parking Lot: Cherry Street, just east of Heritage Park;
3. North Lift Station: East side of Centennial Drive, in the 2100 block, north of Safeway;
4. Harper Lake Parking Lot: McCaslin Boulevard and Washington Avenue;
5. Gateway Lane: McCaslin Boulevard and South Boulder Road - east end of cul-de-sac;
6. Recreation Center: 900 West Via Appia - south end of the parking lot;
7. Coal Creek Golf Course: 585 Dillon Road, west side of parking lot
8. Lafayette Street and Franklin Court: west end of street
9. Louisville Community Park: East entrance off County Road north of Bella Vista Drive.
10. Memory Square Park: at dead end just south of the intersection of Walnut Street and Grant Avenue.
11. Lincoln Avenue and Griffith Street: Open area on northwest side.
12. Monarch Court: By Keith Helart Park
13. South Street and Front Street: 1 block North of the Steinbaugh Pavilion

If you use plastic bags to collect leaves for disposal at the drop-off sites, please empty the leaves into the bins and reuse the bags. This helps control the cost of the program, saves the cost of the bags, and keeps bags out of the landfill. The City will collect only compostable bags at the drop-off sites. Eco-Guard® compostable bags will be available at local area grocery and hardware stores. King Soopers “Biobag” brand is also acceptable. Do not leave trash, branches, or plastic garbage bags in drop-off sites. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Last year, the leaf collection program produced over 2,000 yards of compost material when incorporated with biosolids at the Waste Water Treatment Facility. This material is available to residents for use as a soil amendment for lawn, gardens, and other landscaping needs. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Operations Division at 303-335-4750.

Thank you for making the program a success!