Each autumn the Lower Paxton Township Public Works Department conducts a Township Leaf Collection Program.  Each autumn, a proposed leaf collection schedule will be posted on this page.   It must be remembered that this is a proposed schedule and subject to change without notice due to weather and/or equipment concerns. 

• Leaf Collection is for LEAVES ONLY.  DO NOT place sticks, twigs, branches, or other yard waste materials with leaves.  These materials will damage the vacuum equipment and will delay the completion of the leaf program.  If the leaves are mixed with other materials the leaves will not be collected.
• Rake the leaves to within 8 feet of the curb or edge of roadway.  Do not rake onto road.  If leaves are raked onto road it may cause a hazard for drivers as well as clog storm water drains (inlets) during a rain event.
• Lower Paxton Township Public Works encourages resident to tarp raked leaves so they do not blow around.  The Township will uncover the leaves and remove them.  The tarp will be left in the front yard for the resident to handle for storage and reuse.
• Rake the leaves before the Monday of your collection week.  This will ensure that your leaves will be collected.  The Township has a large area to collect each week and is unable to back track to areas already collected.
• The week of your collection, please avoid parking on the street as it causes significant delays in the collection of leaves and may even cause areas not to be collected.
• In an effort to remain effective and efficient Lower Paxton Township needs to have all residents follow these guidelines or be faced with the possibility of not having the leaves collected.
• Lower Paxton Township does its best to collect leaves through out the entire Township two (2) times during the months of November and December.  This of course is greatly dependent on the weather and equipment.  As we found out in past years the weather can cause major delays in our schedule.  The Township appreciates your patience during this program.

Leaf Schedule 2007