GRAND JUNCTION, CO – The City of Grand Junction has scheduled its annual leaf removal program from October 20 to December 11, 2025, starting one week later than previous years based on resident feedback. This free service, available only to single-family residences within city limits, aims to prevent leaf build-up on streets, which can clog stormwater drains, cause flooding, and impact water quality.
The city is divided into five areas, each with specific rake-out dates. Residents must place leaves at the curb by 7 a.m. on their designated date, 18 inches from the curb, with pick-up occurring within three days, weather permitting. Only leaves and pine needles are accepted. Over 10,000 cubic yards of leaves are collected annually and composted at the Mesa County Organic Materials Composting facility for use in gardens and farmland.
Residents can access the 2025 Rake-Out Schedule and Leaf Pick-Up Areas map online and will receive postcards with their area’s dates. No collections will occur on Veteran’s Day (November 11) or Thanksgiving (November 27-28). For inquiries, contact 970-256-4111.
2025 Rake-Out Dates
Rake-out dates are the days you must have your leaves at the curb (18 inches out from curb and gutter) by 7 a.m.
Weather permitting, leaves will be picked up within three days of the rake-out date.
Leaves will not be picked up on Veteran’s Day (November 11), Thanksgiving Day (November 27), or the day after Thanksgiving (November 28).
| Area 1 | Area 2 | Area 3 | Area 4 | Area 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 20 | October 22 | October 24 | October 28 | October 30 |
| November 3 | November 6 | November 12 | November 17 | November 20 |
| December 1 | December 3 | December 5 | December 9 | December 11 |
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