Bloomington Leaf Collection to Begin October 19
Residents should check their A or B week yard waste schedules to prepare for seasonal leaf pickup through late December.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Landscaping
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The City of Bloomington will begin its annual fall leaf collection program on October 19, 2026. This service runs through December 30, 2026, and follows residents' regular yard waste schedules.
Why it matters
Proper leaf disposal helps residents maintain tidy yards and adhere to local waste management protocols as autumn debris begins to accumulate. Adhering to the specific collection guidelines ensures your yard waste is processed efficiently throughout the season.
Residents must ensure that yard waste containers weigh less than 40 pounds for pickup. The city provides a green-lid yard waste cart for $70, though brown paper bags and standard trash cans with handles are also accepted.
The players
City of Bloomington
The local municipal government responsible for managing public sanitation and yard waste collection services.
The details
Crews will collect leaves during regularly scheduled A and B week yard waste cycles. You must keep yard waste separate from your regular trash and recycling bins, and brown paper bags should remain untaped to meet disposal requirements.
Timeline
October 19, 2026: Fall leaf collection begins.
December 30, 2026: Fall leaf collection ends.
The Home Front
Seasonal collection adjustments represent a standard operational shift for municipal waste management systems. These programs typically synchronize with local foliage cycles to manage increased residential yard waste volume.
Check your A or B week schedule now to ensure your yard waste is ready for the first pickup on October 19. If you plan to use containers, confirm that your trash cans have handles and that each filled bag or bin weighs under 40 pounds.
The takeaway
Organizing your leaves by the proper schedule helps ensure your yard waste is picked up without delay. For questions regarding the collection process, you can contact the Sanitation Department at 812-349-3443.
Further reading
Learn more about local yard maintenance and seasonal tips in the Landscaping section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WBIW.
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