Special to IFN

The City of Statesville will begin its annual leaf collection program on Monday, October 21.

To make the process as efficient as possible, the city has divided its collection efforts into five areas. Crews will start in Area One and continue sequentially through the remaining areas. The schedule will repeat throughout the fall and winter to ensure all neighborhoods are covered.

Residents are encouraged to review the boundaries for each area to determine their designated collection zone:

♦ Area One: South of W. Front Street and west of S. Center Street/Shelton Avenue including Beechnut, Bristol Road, Wilson Lee Blvd, and neighborhoods along Wallace Springs Road.

♦ Area Two: South of E. Broad Street and east of S. Center Street/Shelton Avenue including E. Raleigh Avenue, Charles Street, Rolling Lane, East Side Drive, Valley stream Road, East End Avenue, Florence Road, the Statesville Country Club and Brookmeade.

♦ Area Three: North of E. Broad Street and east of I-77 including Camelot Drive, N. Greenbriar Road, Marthas Ridge, Simonton Road and Mocksville Hwy.

♦ Area Four: North of E. Broad Street, between N. Center Street and south I-77 including Knox Street, Cythina Street, W. End Avenue, Davie Avenue, Sullivan Road, and Museum Road.

♦ Area Five: North of W. Front Street and west of N. Center Street including Gregory Road, Ridgeway Avenue, Phoenix Street, Oakland Avenue, and Mitchell Community College Historic District.

A detailed map with area boundaries is available on the city’s website at www.statesvillenc.net under the “Leaf Collection” link.

Loose Leaf Collection Guidelines

To help ensure an efficient collection, residents are asked to follow these guidelines:

♦ Place leaves at the curb in front of your residence, just behind the curb.
♦ Do not place leaves on streets or sidewalks.
♦ Avoid parking vehicles near leaf piles.
♦ Ensure leaves are free of sticks or limbs.
♦ Keep leaf piles clear of storm drains.
♦ Do not cover water meters with leaves.

Bagged Leaf Collection

Residents can also take advantage of free 60-gallon leaf bags. Each household is eligible for one free roll of 10 bags in November. Additional rolls can be purchased for $2 each (limit two rolls per household through December 20). Bags are available at the following locations:

♦ Customer Service Department, 301 S. Center Street;
♦ Statesville Fitness & Activity Center, 1875 Simonton Road; and
♦ Bentley Community Center, 324 Wilmington Avenue

These bags are for leaf collection only, not for general garbage disposal. Bagged leaves will be collected with your regular garbage each week.

Important Reminders

The success of the loose-leaf collection program is weather-dependent. The city will keep residents informed of any schedule changes or updates via its website, social media channels, and Sunday night call updates.

Landscape contractors are responsible for removing any leaf piles they create, so please coordinate with them as needed.

LEARN MORE

For any questions or additional information about the loose-leaf collection schedule, contact the Sanitation Department at 704-878-3415 or via email at info@statesvillenc.net.