Tuesday, Nov 13 marks the start of Coeur d'Alene's annual leaf pick-up program. Be sure to keep leaves on your property until Monday, Oct. 29.

Please rake your leaves and pine needles about one foot away from the gutter/curb line to allow for water drainage. City crews and equipment are limited, so we need your help. Leaves will be picked up only once.

Please do not put leaves in the street after city crews have completed your area, and do not include bagged leaves, branches, debris, or trash.

Due to weather conditions, equipment malfunctions, and unforeseen circumstances, city crews are unable to provide a precise schedule of where leaf pick-up will take place. Pick-up will start south of Sherman Avenue and move north. We expect completion before Dec. 1.

Leaf-fest 2012 Tips

- Have your leaves out by Oct. 29.

- Please move cars off of the street if at all possible during leaf pick-up.

- Keep the leaves about one foot away from the curb line to allow for water flow.

- Be alert for leaf pick-up equipment traveling through your neighborhood.

- Keep a safe distance away from leaf pick-up heavy equipment.

- Recognize that we have a tough job to do in a very short window between when the leaves fall and when the snow flies.

- Understand that City and private trucks are exempted from covering loads during the leaf pick-up period. Sweepers will follow City trucks to collect remaining/excess leaves.

Don't:

- Place bagged leaves in the street.

- Mix branches, debris, or other trash in with the leaves.

- Miss the deadline. We only have time for one pass.

Info: streets.cdaid.org or 769-2233.