City of Pittsburgh household leaf collection starts Monday.

Department of Public Works crews will take leaves placed in paper leaf bags on days when recyclable materials are collected, during designated weeks.

In the Northern Public Works Division, leaves will be taken the first week of the month; in the Central Division, the second week; in the Southern Division, the third week; and in the Eastern Division, the fourth week.

The leaves will be composted into mulch.

City residents also can take leaves, grass and yard debris to drop-off sites at North Dallas and Hamilton avenues in Homewood; Hazelwood and Melanchton avenues in Hazelwood; Hassler Street off of Steuben Street in Elliott; and at 6520 Stanton Ave. in Highland Park.

Proof of city residency is required.

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