Leaf pickup season runs mid-October through Thanksgiving, weather permitting.
Leaf pickup rules: put leaves in the street no more than 48 hours before your zone's day, out before 7 AM, in windrows 2 ft from the curb. No parking within 50 ft of the leaves. Leaves only - no bags; take sticks and brush to the compost site. Crews may work ahead of schedule. Open ›
Leaf zone map: see the city leaf pickup page. Open ›
Compost/brush site: 541 S Brewer St, free, open daily sunrise to sunset. City residents may drop off; anyone may take compost, wood chips, or firewood. Not accepted: construction material, concrete, landscape materials, manure. Street Superintendent: 563-927-1124.
Christmas tree pickup: a one-day curbside pickup in January; the date is announced mid-December (last was Jan 5, 2026). Remove ornaments, lights and wrapping.
Holidays push trash pickup back one day.
Report hydrant problems to City Hall at 563-927-3636.
