The City of Traverse City will begin its fall loose leaf pick-up program on Monday, October 24.

"We will cover the city neighborhoods, beginning on the west side and moving eastward, over a period of five to seven weekdays, and then will return to the west side to repeat the process," according to a city release. "Leaves should be raked out in front of your house for pick up as promptly as possible." 

Brush is not picked up during the fall loose leaf pick-up program. City guidelines for fall pick-up are as follows:

> Feel free to rake and pile leaves on the tree lawn prior to the fall pickup date.
> Do not use plastic bags - only loose leaves are best and biodegradable bags are acceptable.
> The city will not be picking up brush or sticks - loose leaves only.
> Always avoid covering catch basins when raking.
> Leaves will be picked up from the paved edge or gravel shoulder of the road. The city will only pick up leaves in the alleys along Division Street, East Front Street from Railroad Avenue to Munson Avenue, Munson Avenue from East Front Street to Airport Access Road, and Eighth Street from Union Street to Woodmere Avenue.
> Please do not park vehicles over leaf piles on city streets. Staff will be unable to pick up those leaves, and they will be the homeowner's responsibility.