Philadelphia Leaf Recycling 2014: What You Need to Know

Are you psyched to drop off your leaves for recycling?

The Streets Department leaf recycling 2014 drive has begun, alleviating landfills from a few compostables. (Sound familiar?) And it’s the perfect highlight for our Where Can I Wednesday column!

Here’s the 2014 Leaf Recycling Guidelines for Philly:

What: Leaves wanted! Gather your leaves only in biodegradable paper bags – no plastic or reusable bags accepted. Also, make sure not to mix trash or recyclables with the leaves and make sure they don’t exceed 40 LBs.

When: The 2014 Leaf Collection & recycling program is running now through Friday, December 19th.

Where: You can either drop off leaves at designated locations on Saturdays or Sanitation Convenience Centers when they are open.

Bring your bagged leaves to city-wide drop-off locations on Saturdays from 9 AM to 3 PM, minus the exception of Saturdays following Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving holidays.

Saturday Bagged Leaf Drive Drop-off Locations:

• 43rd & Powelton Ave.
• 54th & Woodbine Ave.
• 72nd & Buist Ave.
• 66th & Haverford Ave.
• Broad & Christian St.
• 20th & Hartranft St.
• 15th & Bigler St.
• Corinthian & Poplar St.
• American & Thompson St.
• Graver Lane & Seminole
• Cathedral & Ridge Ave.
• Washington Ln. & Ardleigh
• Upsal & Lowber St.
• Fisher & Ogontz Ave.
• 5th & Chelten Ave. (water reservoir)
• Castor & Foulkrod St.
• 1400 Cottman – Pennway & Cottman Ave. (Jardel Rec.)
• 2901 Princeton Ave. (Mayfair Rec.)
• 7901 Ridgeway St. (Fox Chase Rec.)
• 8101 Bustleton Ave.
• 2900 Comly Rd. – Palmer Playground
• 7231 Torresdale Ave. – Russo Park

You can also bring your bagged leaves ANYTIME the Sanitation Convenience Centers are open.

Anytime Bagged Leaf Drop-Off Locations:

• 3033 S. 63rd Street (63rd & Passyunk Ave.)
• Domino Lane and Umbria Street
• State Road and Ashburner Street
• 2601 W. Glenwood Avenue

Still have Q’s? The Streets Department website has a full FAQs.