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Toledo cancels spring leaf collection due to COVID-19

Instead, residents may bag leaves, place them inside the gray refuse containers, or call Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020 to schedule a free monthly bulk pickup.
Credit: WTOL

TOLEDO, Ohio — City of Toledo leaders announced Wednesday that, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no spring leaf collection this year.

Instead, residents may bag leaves, place them inside the gray refuse containers, or call Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020 to schedule a free monthly bulk pickup. Loose leaves may also be placed into the gray refuse containers.

City leaders are encouraging residents to mulch leaves. 

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