Seasonal Leaf Collection

Rockville vacuums leaves from neighborhood curbs twice a year, in early April and between October and December.  

Tips for Leaf Collection:

• Rake leaves by 6 a.m. on the first day of the collection period, but no earlier than one week before the collection dates to avoid grass damage or fire hazards.
• Rake leaves into the gutter or immediately adjacent to the pavement if no curb or gutter exists. Avoid piling leaves in bike lanes or where vehicles are parked.
• Remove all sticks, grass clippings and other large objects from leaf pile.
• Do not use any plastic bags or dump any yard waste or leaves in storm drains.
• Use alternative methods such as mulching or composting. Montgomery County provides free compost bins to residents and businesses.

After seasonal collection ends, continue to follow our general yard waste guidelines.

If city crews are unable to complete an area during the scheduled collection week, they will continue working on the unfinished portion on the following Saturday.