Lynchburg loose-leaf collection moves from a citywide sweep to ward weeks

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The city began its first sweep November 2 and lists ward collection from November 30 through December 24, subject to weather, equipment and staffing.

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The first sweep comes before the ward schedule

Lynchburg Public Works says the annual loose-leaf service began November 2 with a four-week citywide sweep. Dedicated collection is then listed for Ward I from November 30 to December 4, Ward IV from December 7 to 11, Ward III from December 14 to 18 and Ward II from December 21 to 24.

The city says weather, equipment availability and staffing can change the schedule. A ward week is not a guaranteed day or time for a particular address, and the service may continue into January.

Keep piles out of travel and drainage paths

The city directs residents to rake leaves to the curb without putting piles in the street or on sidewalks. Piles should stay clear of sticks, rocks, pinecones, storm drains, parked vehicles, trees and fire hydrants.

Bagged leaves can go with regular trash only in a prepaid City of Lynchburg Blue Bag, according to the notice. Check the live city page and ward map before relying on an older screenshot or neighborhood estimate.

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City of Lynchburg — City’s Leaf Collection Begins November 2

Official city news page checked November 4, 2026 for the sweep, ward dates, preparation rules, weather limits and Blue Bag option.

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