Free leaf collection runs Nov. 2 through Dec. 11

Lombard’s annual Free Fall Leaf Collection Program starts Monday, Nov. 2, and runs through Friday, Dec. 11. For those six weeks, residents can put out an unlimited number of leaves without buying yard waste stickers.

To take part, put leaves in biodegradable paper yard waste bags and set them at the curb on your regular Waste Management collection day. Only leaves are accepted through the program — bags containing other yard waste will not be picked up, and leaves placed in cans do not count.

Brush is not included. It must still be bundled with non-plastic twine and have a yard waste sticker attached for collection.

The village also encourages composting: its Compost Bin Reimbursement Program offers eligible residents up to $80 toward the purchase of a compost bin. Full leaf, yard waste, and brush guidelines are at villageoflombard.org/yardwaste.