Leaf Clearance
The council will clear leaves from public areas.
Autumn leaf fall
The weather dictates when the Council will begin leaf clearance. It is not until a sequence of air frosts occur that the leaves will begin to drop depending upon the type of tree. For example, the Horse Chestnut is normally one of the first trees to loose its leaves, whilst the Oak Tree is normally one of the last. Leaf clearance normally commences during November, and will continue throughout the borough up until March. The council will normally begin the clearance in areas with a high proportion of mature trees.
Summer leaf fall
In the event of a dry summer resulting in leaf fall, the Council will not clear the leaves. Instead these will be collected during routine sweeping or will be cut up when the grass is cut.
Leaf fall on private property
Landowners are responsible for dealing with leaf fall on their private property. Please ensure you dispose of any leaves arising from your property responsibly. Your options include home composting, collection via the Council in a brown bin or compostable sack only, or taking them to one of Hertfordshire County Council's Household Waste Recycling Centres. Please note that any leaves discarded on verges or other public areas constitutes fly tipping.