Spring Leaf Collection Begins April 21 In Groton City

Press release from the City of Groton:

April 5, 2021

The Public Works Department will be collecting leaves throughout the City of Groton on the following dates:

• Wednesday, April 21, 2021
• Wednesday, April 28, 2021
• Wednesday, May 5, 2021
• Wednesday, May 12, 2021
• Wednesday, May 19, 2021
• Wednesday, May 26, 2021 (Final Leaf Collection for Spring)

ONLY place leaves in biodegradable paper bags, trashcans or cardboard boxes not larger than thirty-five (35) gallons.

Please do not sweep your leaves into the street or road. Leaves accumulate into the catch basins and clog them up creating drainage problems. Your help with this situation will be greatly appreciated.

Grass Clippings are no longer acceptable at the landfills – please compost or mulch grass clippings on your lawn. Do not blow grass clippings in the street – they accumulate into the catch basins and clog them up creating drainage problems. The City of Groton cannot take grass clippings with the leaf pickup or trash collection.

Place tree twigs or hedge trimmings in with regular trash.

Together we can all keep our City Beautiful!

This press release was produced by the City of Groton. The views expressed are the author's own.