The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities reminds its Containerized Yard Waste customers that their Leaf Season Loose-in-the-Street Yard Waste Collection begins October 25, 2010 and will continue every-other-week through December 23, 2010. Customers should note that their loose-in-the-street collection day is not the same as their containerized yard waste collection day. Residents who are unsure of their loose-in-the-street collection day can use the Pick-Up Day Finder at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/utilities/solid-waste-recycling or call 3-1-1. Because Leaf Season brings large piles for collection, the City may fall behind in its scheduled collections. Customers can verify when

The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities is reminding residents of the rules of its Containerized Yard Waste Program. When participating residents do their part, it helps to keep City costs down, keep streets cleaner, frees up parking, limits clogged storm drains, and vector problems, such as mosquito growth. The Containerized Yard Waste Program’s rules are: □ Yard waste consists of leaves, fruit and other organic matter commonly found in a yard. It does not include pet waste, concrete, or fencing materials. □ All yard waste must fit in the container for collection. □ Customers may put waste loose-in-the-street for collection eight times per year. These include Christmas tree pick-u