GARBAGE AND BRUSH Leaf Pickup
Town of Signal Mountain

(423) 886-6367

Fall Dates
Fall leaf pickup season begins approximately October 15th and usually lasts until mid-January. All neighborhoods receive 3 pickup rounds. Signs are posted in the neighborhoods prior to each pickup round. Before and after leaf season, leaves will be picked up with trash (space permitting) when placed in plastic bags or other containers. There is a maximum of 20 bags per residence per collection day.

Pickup Routes
Leaf crews begin collection in the southwest quadrant of Town (Old Towne) and follow a clockwise route finishing in the Carriage Hills subdivision. Watch for posted neighborhood signs that read "Leaf pickup in this area next". There will be no deviations from the route.

Regulations
Loose leaves should be placed at the curb in a pile, separate from brush and other wood waste. All set-out material must be away from utitlity poles, mailboxes, or other structures, and must not block drainage ditches or curbside drainage. FOR SAFETY REASONS, LEAVES MUST NOT HINDER TRAFFIC NOR BLOCK TRAVEL LANES. Homeowners are responsible for the actions of contracted services.

Special Loose Leaf Pickup
A special loose leaf pickup after the last round of leaf season may be requested at Town Hall. There is a $20 fee. The leaves will be picked up within the next two weeks. Fees must be prepaid at Town Hall.

Spring Pickup
Loose leaves will also be picked up in the spring during the first week of March, the first week of April and the first week of May. One complete round throughout the Town will be made during each of these three months.

This page was last modified on Monday, July 3, 2006 .