You can learn more about various leaf management strategies by clicking the buttons below. The Town of Chapel Hill collects loose leaves from mid-October through mid-February, and the Seasonal Loose Leaf Collection button will allow you to view daily updates, a weekly summary, and a leaf collection map.

Chapel Hill's Leave Your Leaves program takes place from early October through the end of November. While it may involve a small shift in your landscaping habits, the simple practice of leaving leaves in your yard has many benefits for our community and the planet. Leaves are a crucial component of a healthy ecosystem, and they improve soil and tree health, reduce flooding and pollution, and support butterflies, bees, birds, and other wildlife. Leaving your leaves also saves time and money while minimizing the need for loud leaf blowers. Participation is easy - simply leave your leaves where they fall, rake them under trees, or mulch them with a mower. Click the button below to learn more.

Other options for leaf management include creating compost or adding them to a yard trimming collection cart. Free leaf-mulch deliveries are also available.