Eugene, Springfield And Lane County To Begin Leaf Pickup - 10/19/26

Lane County and the cities of Eugene and Springfield are preparing to kick off their annual leaf collection efforts. Removing leaves from catch basins, grates and gutters allows storm water to run off and prevents flooding.

Keeping leaves out of the drainage system also improves water quality because decomposing leaves use up oxygen that is needed by aquatic life in local streams and rivers. And removing slippery leaves from streets and sidewalks makes travel safer for people walking, biking and driving. 

In all three jurisdictions, property owners are responsible for leaves that are placed improperly in the street or cause safety or localized flooding hazards.

Eugene and Lane County allow residents to pile leaves in the street, while Springfield only allows bagged leaves to be set out for collection.

Leaves are the only items collected. Piles with branches, pine needles, trash, grass and other lawn debris are not accepted and will not be collected.

To get the best information for your property, determine which jurisdiction provides service in your area, and then contact that agency. Here are the details for each jurisdiction:

City of Eugene

Eugene’s annual leaf collection and delivery program begins November 2. To view a map of Eugene’s collection zones, visit www.eugene-or.gov/leaf. The City’s online tool can be used to look up an address and find out when to place leaves in the street, order leaf deliveries or report issues such as leaves in bike lanes.

Key Reminders for Eugene Residents and Businesses

• Put unbagged leaves in the street starting the weekend before your zone is scheduled.
• For safety, keep piles clear of bike lanes and sidewalks.
• Branches, sticks and other debris should be kept out of leaf piles.

The second round of leaf collection will start early January 2027. For more information about Eugene’s leaf collection and delivery services, visit www.eugene-or.gov/leaf or call Public Works Maintenance at 541-682-4800.

City of Springfield

In Springfield, the City provides a free leaf pickup service to residents within the city limits to help prevent flooding, protect water quality, and keep neighborhood streets safer for people walking, biking, and driving. Leaves are collected in two rounds in two sections -- the west and east sides of the city with 28^th/31^st Street as the dividing line.

Sanipac is contracted to pick up, haul, and recycle bagged leaves for residents within the city limits. Leaves must be put in medium-sized bags that contain only leaves. Bags containing other yard debris cannot be used for compost and will not be picked up.

Bags need to be placed curbside, not in the street, by 7:00 a.m. on Monday of the week scheduled for collection in that area. Not all bags will be picked up right away on Monday; it may take several days. Additionally, severe weather may cause delays. Landscaping, yard maintenance companies, property management companies, and residents are not allowed to blow or rake leaves into the streets.

Springfield residents can also pledge to properly dispose of their leaves for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards from a local home improvement store. Residents can view this year’s informational flier for more details on how to enter.

The first round of leaf collection in Springfield starts on November 30, west of 28^th/31^st Street, then December 7, east of 28^th/31^st Street. The second round starts January 4 west of 28^th/31^st Street, then January 11 east of 28^th/31^st Street.

For more information about leaf pickup in Springfield, visit bit.ly/spfldleafpickup, call 541-525-2658 or email leafpickupprogram@springfield-or.gov.

Lane County

Lane County Public Works will begin its annual leaf pick-up program on Monday, November 2.  The County collects leaves in two rounds in two general areas: Santa Clara north of Irving Road and Hunsaker Lane and several Springfield locations generally just outside the city limits. Lane County crews may be working in your zone prior to official collection dates if time allows; however, crews will return to your zone as scheduled.

Lane County provides a leaf collection information line (541-682-8525) updated at 5:00 p.m. each Friday. It describes where leaf pickup begins on a weekly basis. For more information go to www.LaneCountyOR.gov/LeafPickUp, call 541-682-8525 or e-mail leafcollection@lanecountyor.gov.

Leaf Preparation Guidelines

Two priorities that are the same in all three jurisdictions are public safety and operational efficiency. Here are some tips to help meet those objectives:

• In Eugene and Lane County, leaves must be in the roadway but piled at least 15 feet away from parked vehicles. Do not bag leaves.
• In Lane County leaf pickup will be provided for paved curb-and-gutter streets only. In Eugene, unimproved streets are picked up during both rounds but equipment must be able to reach the leaves from the hard road surface.
• In Springfield, leaves need to be put in medium-sized bags that contain only leaves. The bags should be placed curbside, not in the street.
• Do not pile leaves in bike or traffic lanes or on curbs or sidewalks.
• Do not pile leaves in front of mailboxes.
• Keep storm drains and gutters clear to prevent localized flooding.
• Do not mix in other debris such as branches, rocks, lawn clippings, pine needles, or trash. 
• Leaves are not picked up in private yards.
• Wait to put leaves in the street until the weekend prior to collection.
• Consider recycling leaves as compost or mulch material. 

Schedule Information

Eugene                              Leaves Out For First Round                  First Round                     Second Round

Central                               Oct. 31 to Nov. 1                                       Nov. 2 to Nov. 6                Starts Jan. 4

Zones 1                              Nov. 7 to Nov. 8                                        Nov. 9 to Nov. 13              Starts Jan. 4

Zones 2                              Nov. 14 to Nov. 15                                    Nov. 16 to Nov. 20            Starts Jan. 4

Zones 3                              Nov. 21 to Nov. 22                                    Nov. 23 to Dec. 4              Starts Jan. 4

Zones 4                              Dec. 5 to Dec. 6                                        Dec. 7 to Dec. 11             Starts Jan. 4

Zones 5                              Dec. 12 to Dec. 13                                    Dec. 14 to Dec. 18           Starts Jan. 4

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