There are a few important rules for collecting and disposing of your fall leaves that you must know before cleaning up your yard.  According to City of Danbury’s Code of Ordinance 17-9, leaves can NOT be blown into city streets as they may obstruct water flow. 

Sec. 17-9. Bridges over gutters; obstructing water flow.

No person shall erect or construct any bridge over any gutter in any of the streets of the city, or fill up any canal, drain, ditch or gutter made by authority, or obstruct the course of any run of water in any street or public square without permission from the director of engineering.

In an attempt to help our residents clean up their properties and to dispose of their leaves free of charge, the city runs a Fall Leaf Pick-Up program for six weeks beginning on October 19th through November 27th. 

ONLY LEAVES bagged in PAPER LEAF BAGS with NO TAPE should be left at curbside in front of residences for the city’s Highway Department to pick-up.

NO TAPE OF ANY KIND

NO PLASTIC BAGS

NO YARD DEBRIS, GRASS, ROCKS, DIRT, GARBAGE

NO BRUSH, STUMPS, BRANCHES OR OTHER TREE DEBRIS

The Leaf Pickup Program is divided by I-84; Section A is south of I-84 (zip code 06810) and Section B is north of I-84 (zip code 06811). Section A will be picked up the week of October 19^th through October 23^rd and then move to Section B the next week. This cycle will be repeated through November 27th.

Ferris Mulch Products at 6 Plumtrees Road is open for Danbury residents who wish to drop off their own bags or tree and yard debris throughout the year for free.  The hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 am through 3:30 pm. Saturday from 7:30 am to 12noon.  Closed on Sundays.  Their phone number is 790-1155, or you can visit their website at www.ferrismulchproducts.com.

Dates for Fall Leaf Pick up Program:

October 19^th – October 23^th: Section A (zip code 06810)
October 26^th – October 30^th: Section B (zip code 06811)
November 2^nd – November 6^th: Section A
November 9^th – November 13^th: Section B
November 16^th – November 20^th : Section A
November 23^rd  – November 27^th: Section B

Please be sure to follow the rules listed above for the appropriate disposal of your leaves and take advantage of the programs available by the city and Ferris Mulch.  Keeping our sidewalks and streets free of fall leaves is vital to keeping your fellow residents safe and for keeping our city beautiful.