Curbside Leaf Collection Begins October 26; Residents Should Follow Scheduled Pickup Weeks and Yard Waste Preparation Guidelines
Reading, MA — The first yard waste collection this fall will run from Monday, October 26, 2026, through Friday, October 30, 2026.
Curb-side leaf collection will occur on the following weeks this fall:
- October 26 – October 30
- November 2 – November 6
- November 16 – November 20
- November 30 – December 4
Yard waste collection will occur on residents’ regular pick-up day. DPW will provide updates if collection is delayed. Please place yard waste at the curb in paper bags or open barrels; sticks should be no thicker than 3 in. in. diameter and no longer than 4ft. high/long. Small branches should be bundled and tied. We will not take yard waste placed in plastic bags or cardboard boxes.
Periodic reminders will be posted. Residents are encouraged to have their leaves ready for collection during these scheduled weeks. Thank you for helping keep Reading clean this fall!
Have questions? Contact Reading DPW at 781-942-9077 or visit readingma.gov/226/Public-Works for more information.
