CONTACT: Susan Harding, Acting Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 9, 2006

2006 ANNUAL LEAF COLLECTION CAMPAIGN

Frederick, MD --- Please be advised that the City of Frederick Department of Public Works will begin the Annual Leaf Collection Campaign beginning Monday, November 13, 2006 through Wednesday, December 20, 2006 using vacuum leaf collectors. Leaves will be collected in all areas at least 3 times throughout this period. All City residents may begin to set out leaves for collection on Sunday, November 12, 2006. The last date for residents to set leaves out for collection is December 16, 2006. Residents are asked not to rake large leaf piles into the streets PRIOR to November 12th to avoid overloading the street sweepers. If you must place leaves in the gutter prior to the scheduled collection dates, please spread them in a lower pile along the gutter to make it easier for the street sweeper to clean the street. Please use off street parking during this time if available. For additional information, please contact the Department of Public Works at 301.600.1440.