November 28, 2022 - This time of year, we are trying to pick up leaves as quickly as possible. However, running the 3 city leaf trucks can't keep up with the number of pickups citywide. To help with efficiency, the city is looking for another dump site (or two) for leaves and pine straw north of Hwy 78, preferably off Curry Highway or Arkadelphia Road. This will allow the leaf trucks to dump closer to those areas and help with travel time for the trucks so they can continue their routes as quickly as possible. If you have property that you would allow city leaf trucks to dump leaves and pine straw, please call 205-221-8529 or come by the City Hall Annex located behind City Hall at 1814 4th Avenue.
In the meantime, city leaf trucks will continue working through the city but are not able to pick up weekly due to the enormity of the task and the recent holiday week. We will, however, get caught up as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and please bear with us!