City of Alexandria Leaf Collection Program Begins November 3

The City of Alexandria will begin its annual leaf vacuuming and leaf bag collection program on Monday, November 3. Alexandria is sectioned into five collection zones (see map below), each starting on a set date, and each zone will receive three passes from leaf vacuuming crews between November 2025 and January 2026.

Residents who receive City trash and recycling collection services will be able to recycle leaves three ways:

1. Raking leaves to the curb for vacuum collection.
2. Placing leaves in paper leaf bags for pickup alongside your regular weekly trash collection (leaves in plastic bags are considered refuse and are thrown away as trash).
3. Composting leaves and yard waste at home.

Please do not mix brush (including branches, sticks, or woody materials) or other items with leaves, as these items may injure City workers, damage equipment or private property, or cause delays.

Residents may receive leaf collection status updates by signing up for the Alexandria eNews service or by following the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services on Facebook, X, or Instagram.

Visit alexandriava.gov/LeafCollection to determine specific collection zones and dates, and to find locations where free, biodegradable leaf bags are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis for City residents.

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