The 2022 Stamford Fall leaf pickup season begins on November 14. Only loose leaves that are left curbside will be collected.
The city asks that you make sure that your loose leaves are not on the road or blocking the sidewalk, as this may result in removal costs and fines. If residents choose to bag their leaves, they may be placed on the road by the curb, provided they do not block sight lines or interfere with traffic.
As in previous years, you’re asked not to put brush, dirt or debris in leaf piles or bags. If it is determined that your piles of leaves or bags are not in compliance, they will not be picked up by the city. If you see leaves that are not in compliance with city ordinance, you can report it on Fixit Stamford. On heavily parked streets, the city will be posting temporary no parking signage to remove leaves. Please be aware that during this time, illegally parked cars will be ticketed and towed.
In each area below, leaves must be out no later than:
- North (Above Merritt Parkway): November 14, 2022
- Middle (Merritt Parkway to I-95): November 21, 2022
- South (South of I-95): December 5, 2022
The City has a brand new interactive leaf pickup status map that will provide updates on where the leaf pickup crews have been.
Map Key:
- Green – Complete
- Yellow – In Progress
- Red – Not Started
Drop Off Schedule
Residents can bring loose leaves to the transfer station or recycling center on Magee Avenue.
- Residents can bring up to 200 pounds of leaves daily at no charge
- Proof of Stamford residency is required; the vehicle must have a passenger license plate and be registered in Stamford
Stamford Transfer Station at 101 Harbor View Avenue
- Monday – Saturday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Recycling Center at 130 Magee Avenue (RESIDENTS ONLY)
- Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Composting
The City encourages you to consider mulching or composting their leaves as a better, more environmentally beneficial alternative. Shredding leaves into lawns or flower beds or collecting leaves in compost piles are ways residents can dispose of leaves in an environmentally friendly matter.