The City offers three methods of leaf disposal:* 
1. From October 15- November 30, the City offers loose leaf collection by quadrants. Residents may rake leaves in loose piles between the sidewalk and the curb, or alongside the roadway. Check Street Beat for an up-to-date loose leaf collection schedule. The loose leaf collection schedule is also identified in the annual service brochure, At Your Service, that is mailed to residents in the fall.
2.Residential and commercial refuse customers may place bagged leaves at the curb for pick up on regular refuse collection days.
3. The third disposal option is to drop off your loose leaves to the City's Materials Give Back site on Ferrano Street, near Colfax Street. This site is open November and December, Monday through Saturday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. NO BAGS ARE PERMITTED. The City composts leaves that are gathered through the loose leaf collection method, and returns the compost to the public through the Materials Give Back program.
*The City of Rochester also encourages residents to compost leaves in their backyards. For information on backyard leaf composting, call the Monroe County Cooperative Extension at (585) 473-5335.
Fees
Loose leaf or bagged leaf collection is a free service offered to city residents.
Inquiries or Concerns
Individuals with concerns about leaf collection may call 311 (outside City limits, call (585) 428-5990).