Wauwatosa’s annual fall leaf collection kicks off Monday, October 13, 2025. Crews will make continuous rounds throughout the city through November, weather permitting.

What to Do with Your Leaves

• Place leaves at the curb either loose or in paper yard‑waste bags.
• Bags are accepted. Containers are not accepted.
• Keep other yard debris separate. Branches, grass clippings, pumpkins, and other materials jam equipment. We do not collect these items. 
• Clear storm drains. Unclogged grates help prevent street flooding and protect local waterways.
• Try leaf mulching. Running a mower over dry leaves shreds them into nutrient‑rich mulch that disappears into your lawn. No raking required.

Other Tips

• Rake early and often, especially before windy or rainy weather, to ensure pickup on the next pass.
• Residents can also bring leaves to the Drop‑Off Center for a fee during posted hours.

For full guidelines and a map of collection dates that we update often, visit wauwatosa.net/leafcollection.