Charles City residents will get one final chance to clear their yards before winter, as the city’s final curbside leaf pick-up of the year will begin on Monday (11/17/25).
Residents are asked to rake their leaves into the street, but with an important guideline: keep an 18- to 24-inch gap from the curb. City officials say that space is necessary for equipment to work properly and to make sure rainwater can reach storm sewer intakes without clogging them with leaf debris.
The city also reminds residents that the Shaw Avenue Compost Site remains open year-round for those who prefer to haul their own leaves or need additional disposal options after the final sweep.
This upcoming pick-up will be the last leaf collection of the season, so residents are encouraged to prepare their yards ahead of time.
