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Leaf Collection
Abington Township has an annual Leaf Collection Program.
The Township is divided into 15 leaf areas labeled "A"
through "O". Each area will receive two vacuum
collections.
Residents MUST have their leaves curbside on
the MONDAY of the scheduled week of pickup, as
the leaf truck will pass by only once during that week.
Once the leaf machine passes it will NOT return
until the 2nd scheduled collection. If necessary, prevent
gathered leaves from blowing by covering the piles with
old sheets or blankets weighted down with stones or
bricks. In extremely dry weather, you can also wet the
leaves to help prevent blowing.
The Department will make every attempt to maintain
the schedule, but residents should be prepared for delays
due to inclement weather. Conversely, there will be
times when the collection runs smoothly thereby enabling
a jump-start on the next area. If this is the case the
vacuum machines will return on Monday for the scheduled
collection.
Residents who use the services of a private contractor
can continue to do so after the proper permits are filled
out. Permits are available at the Public Works Office
located on Florey Lane, Roslyn, PA. There is no charge
for either the permit or dumping of leaves. If you use
a commercial contractor to put out your leaves, contact
them early to schedule your cleanup.
Residents can also bag their leaves through the end
of December in the brown biodegradable bags, which will
be collected by a separate truck on your normal trash
day. These bags are sold at various locations throughout
the Township. These locations are the Abington Township
Building, Florey Lane Highway Yard, Abington
Township Public Library, Alverthorpe Manor,
Ardsley Community Center, Genuardi’s in
both Rockledge and Roslyn, and O’Neill’s Food
Market on Easton Road in Glenside.
Additional Information regarding leaf collection:
- Do not blow leaves into the way of traffic.
- Try to create piles next to the curb similar to
the piles created by those who have already raked
their leaves to the curb.
- Wet leaves in the road may create a slippery surface
and therefore a traffic hazard.
- Do not mix trash or other debris with leaves, grass
clippings or brush. Non vegetative debris does not
decompose and interferes with the composting process
therefore making for an inferior product.
Click here to
go to Leaf Collection Schedule Map
Click here to go to
Leaf Collection Schedule by Individual Street
Click here
for Leaf Permit
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