With every falling leaf, your yardwork load is growing. Many municipalities, like the cities of Sturgeon Bay and Algoma, are starting their leaf collection efforts this week, with others either a few days in or away from the beginning. While many municipalities are universal in opposing lots of grass clippings, brush, and other yard waste getting mingled in with the leaves, the placement of those piles varies between municipalities. The City of Sturgeon Bay encourages you to rake your leaves up to but not into the gutter, citing clogged drains and runoff concerns. In the City of Algoma, Casey Groessl says it is easier for their crews if you rake it into the street and keep it close to the curb.

You should contact your municipality to learn the rules for your leaf collection. Groessl says they will likely cover the whole city once a week through Thanksgiving or until the area has its first significant snowfall.