FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

In the fall, (November) the City of Sandwich provides leaf collection services for residents who rake their leaves to the curb, and ensure they are free from any debris, sticks, rocks, etc. that might damage the collection system. All leaves must be placed at the edge of the street (curb) no later than 7:00 am on the scheduled pick-up day. 

Leaves put out after 7:00 am on the date identified will not be picked up. City staff will begin work in each ward on date listed below. Equipment, weather, and other circumstances may require collection to continue throughout the week.

Restrictions

Leaves will not be picked up if it is in bags or trash cans. Residents are asked to be considerate by ensuring that leaves are free of rocks, sticks, branches, garbage, metal, construction waste, lumber or any other debris. 

Leaves contaminated with foreign materials will not be collected. 

2025 Schedule

Ward 1 – Mondays – October 27, November 3, November 10, November 17

Ward 2 – Tuesdays - October 28, November 4, November 10 (no collection 11/11), November 18 

Ward 3 – Wednesdays - October 29, November 5, November 12, November 19

Ward 4 – Thursdays - October 30, November 6, November 13, November 20

Sandhurst & Fairwinds – Fridays - October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21

2025 Leaf Pickup