Richmond Leader

RICHMOND, Va. – City residents who still need vacuum leaf removal must request the service by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8. No requests will be accepted after that date. Service requests currently in the system and those made by the deadline will be processed. Vacuum service requests can be made by visiting https://www.rva311.com or calling 3-1-1.

Residents have the option of paying the $30 vacuum leaf collection fee by adding it to their utility bill using the RVA 311 system (or by calling 3-1-1) or by mailing a check/money order to the Department of Public Works, Leaf Collection Program, 900 East Broad Street, Suite 704, Richmond, VA 23219. The payment must be received before the collection will be scheduled. If mailing a check/money order, the payment must be received by the March 8 deadline.

Vacuum Leaf Collection Reminders:

•    Leaves must be raked and ready for pickup at the time of the request

•    Rake leaves to the property line (front or side) but not in the street

o     Do not block ditches, gutters or the street

•    Remove any sticks, stones or other objects that may damage equipment

•    Leaves will not be collected from the alley

For more information on the Department of Public Works, please visit us online at www.rva.gov/public-works or send an email to AskPublicWorks@rva.gov

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