Leaf and Yard Debris Collection

HAPPY SPRING!

Our yard debris pickup service will start on Monday, April 10th. The maps below will be updated daily, keep checking back to see an estimate of when we will be in your area. Please keep in mind that small piles of debris should be placed in containers or paper bags for collection.

Please remember to keep your piles out of the road this time of the year due to late winter snowstorms and spring rains.

Yard Debris Pickup

Use the interactive maps below to help you determine when our crews will be in your neighborhood. Although we make an effort to provide the most up to date information, please keep in mind that the maps represent an estimate for when to expect our crews and not a guarantee. For more information please contact the Brighton Highway Department at 784-5280. 

Yard Debris Drop-Off

Town of Brighton residents may continue to dispose of yard debris within the fenced in area at the Town of Brighton Highway Department located at 1941 Elmwood Ave.  This area is reserved solely for Town residents, please have ID ready for random checks when you pull into the drop off area. Private contractors are not permitted to dump at this location.

Construction debris, sod, dirt, household refuse and plastic bags are not permitted. This area is only for the collection of yard debris.



Leaf and bulk yard debris will be collected in: 
Areas 14-16 - Monday, June 5th, 2023
Areas 17-24 - Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

Highlighted areas indicate current & future pickup areas as listed above.


Containerized yard debris will be collected in:
Areas 11-17 - Monday, June 5th, 2023 
Areas 18-25 - Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 

Highlighted areas indicate current & future pickup areas as listed above.

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📄 Yard Debris Collection Guidelines (PDF) 📄

For more information on our Leaf Collection and Yard Debris program please call the Highway Department at 784-5280.

 It’s Not Too Late to Save your Leaves!

As the leaves continue to fall, many of us will use our time and/or money to rid our lawns of them. Keeping our leaves nearby is a simpler, more environmentally-friendly solution, as leaves contain nutrients that are good for the soil.

Here are some ways to make the most of your leaves:

  • Mulch your leaves in place: Shred your leaves with a lawn mower and leave them on your lawn. It’s faster and easier than raking or leaf blowing and adds nutrients to the soil.
  • Add shredded leaves as mulch to your garden and landscape: Shredded leaves can be used as a mulch to help prevent weeds and keep moisture in the soil. In addition, the leaves will slowly release nutrients into the soil.
  • Insulate your compost bin for the winter: Place leaves around and on top of your compost bin. This will insulate your bin and allow the material to continue to breakdown. In the spring you will have fresh compost without waiting for your pile to thaw out, and the leaves can be added to your spring compost pile.
  • Compost your leaves: Leaves are a great source of browns, materials rich in carbon, that are needed to balance greens in your compost pile like food scraps and grass clippings. Compost can be used as a mulch or mixed into the garden soil. One of the biggest challenges to composting food scraps at home is the release of water into your compost bin as the food breaks down. One of the best ways to fix this is to add leaves every time you add food scraps (Hint: shredded leaves absorb water better than whole leaves).Collect and store leaves in the fall, then use them throughout the coming year. Compost provides nutrients, improves soil structure, absorbs and holds in moisture, and adds beneficial microorganisms.
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 Visit DEC’s website for more information on backyard composting