Wondering what to do with fall leaves this year?
As the seasons change, so do the chores around the house. Fall brings cooler weather, beautiful colors — and plenty of leaves in your yard! While it’s tempting to just bag them all and put them at the curb, trash service isn’t always the best solution. Here are a few tips for what to do with fall leaves and yard waste this fall:
✅ 1. What to Do With Fall Leaves: Mulch or Compost
Leaves are packed with nutrients that can benefit your lawn and garden. Instead of bagging everything, try mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your grass. This provides a natural fertilizer and helps your soil hold moisture.
Or start a compost pile — composted leaves break down into rich organic matter that can be used in:
- Garden beds to improve soil health
- Around trees and shrubs as mulch
- Blended into potting soil for container plants
- Even spread back onto your lawn as a natural conditioner
Keeping leaves in the compost cycle instead of the trash means less going to the landfill, and more nutrients returning to your yard.
✅ 2. Lawn Care Options: What to Do With Fall Leaves
Don’t have time to rake? Many lawn care companies offer seasonal leaf cleanup services. They’ll rake, bag, and haul away leaves for you. This can be a huge time-saver, especially if you have a large yard or lots of mature trees.
✅ 3. Use Local Yard Waste Programs
Most larger cities and townships provide options for leaf disposal. Some even bring vacuum trucks through neighborhoods to collect leaves piled at the curb. Others offer yard waste drop-off locations where you can take leaves, branches, and brush.
Check with your local municipality to see what’s available in your area.
✅ 4. Keep Trash Cans Clear
At Envirowaste, we focus on keeping your weekly pickup running smoothly. That means we can only take small amounts of bagged leaves — maybe a bag or two — if they’re outside your can. For larger piles, it’s best to use a compost pile, yard waste program, or lawn care service.
✅ 5. Plan Ahead
Leaves fall fast, and pickup schedules can fill up. Don’t wait until the last minute! Tackle leaves a little at a time so you don’t end up with an overwhelming pile. Check out EPA’s recommendations as well.
🚛 Our Part
We’re here to make sure your trash pickup stays reliable every week — even during busy fall cleanup season. By handling your leaves through mulching, composting, or local yard waste programs, you’re helping keep compostables out of the landfill and our routes running on time for everyone.
Need dependable trash service that makes fall cleanup easier?
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