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Vinton’s official leaf notices show two different 2026 start dates
The current homepage says November 9, while the linked 2026 PDF says November 2; residents should confirm the controlling schedule.
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The town’s two official sources disagree
Vinton’s current homepage says annual leaf collection begins Monday, November 9 and ends Friday, December 11. A town-hosted PDF titled “2026 Leaf Collection Schedule” instead lists Monday, November 2 through Friday, December 11.
Because both sources are official and the start date differs by one week, this report does not choose a controlling date. The shared December 11 end date does not resolve whether collection is already underway.
Preparation rules are clearer than the start date
The PDF says leaves should be placed one to five feet behind the curb or street edge, not in the street, gutter or on sidewalks. It says piles should be free of sticks, limbs, rocks and other debris and ready by 7 a.m.; weather or equipment problems can delay work.
Residents who need a pickup answer should check the live town notice or call the Public Works number shown in the PDF, 540-983-0646. A posted schedule is not proof that a particular street has been collected.
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Official town homepage checked November 4, 2026; it displays a November 9 start and December 11 end.
Read the sourceOfficial town PDF checked November 4, 2026; it displays a November 2 start and December 11 end.
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