The City of Hendersonville will begin its annual fall bulk leaf collection service for City residents on Monday, October 12, 2026. Crews will operate weekdays (weather permitting) through the end of the year, with service expected to conclude on December 31, 2026. Collection will be paused on City holidays.
How to Prepare Your Leaves
Loose leaves only – do not bag leaves during bulk leaf season
Separate piles – keep leaves separate from brush piles and brush in kraft paper bags because leaf and brush crews operate separately
Only leaves in leaf piles – remove sticks, limbs, rocks or other debris that could damage collection equipment
Correct placement – pile leaves just outside the curb or sidewalk and out of the roadways to keep walkways clear and storm drains unobstructed
Collection Schedule
Bulk leaf crews make rounds every 10-14 days, but actual timing varies depending on leaf volume
There is no need to call Public Works to request pickup as the service is automatically provided for City residents
Brush collection will continue on its regular every-other-week schedule with brush being collected once piles reach 2 ft. by 2 ft. by 2 ft. or when brush fills a kraft paper yard waste bag
Spring bulk leaf collection typically occurs during the month of March
For questions about bulk leaf collection, please visit www.hvlnc.gov/yardwaste or call the Public Works Department at (828) 697-3084.
