Across Salem and the Willamette Valley, leaves are falling. Whether residents love or loathe this autumnal event, many will be asking themselves the same thing — what do I do with these leaves?
In Salem, City crews remove leaves from streets using street sweepers. In areas with more trees, additional loaders and dump trucks are used. Find your street sweeper schedule
Residents and business owners are asked to dispose of leaves responsibly. Raking or blowing leaves from lawns into the street is prohibited and can block drains and cause local street flooding dangerous for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
Proper leaf disposal requires picking up all the leaves that fall on your property to prevent them from clogging storm drains. Learn options for leaf management.
If you see issues with a storm drain or need to report flooding, call 503-588-6311 or email service@cityofsalem.net.
