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Raleigh Bans Vacuum Truck Leaf Pickup Starting Sept. 8, 2026

9/9/2026

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Raleigh will stop vacuum trucks from collecting raked leaf piles beginning September 8, 2026.
Residents must place leaves in green recycling bins or biodegradable bags for curbside pickup.
The city caps curbside biodegradable bags at 15 per household.
Raleigh offers five free biodegradable bags at Wilders Grove Solid Waste Services Facility.
City officials say the change will keep streets and storm drains cleaner and free crews for other services.

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Raleigh will stop vacuum trucks from collecting raked leaf piles beginning September 8, 2026.
Residents must place leaves in green recycling bins or biodegradable bags for curbside pickup.
The city caps curbside biodegradable bags at 15 per household.
Raleigh offers five free biodegradable bags at Wilders Grove Solid Waste Services Facility.
City officials say the change will keep streets and storm drains cleaner and free crews for other services.