Alpharetta City Ordinance Forbids Leaf Disposal in Streets, Urges Proper Yard Waste Management

Fall in North Georgia may paint the landscape with colors warm as hearth fires but when those leaves descend, they bring a dilemma to the yards they once adorned. The City of Alpharetta has issued a reminder to its residents, pointing out that local ordinances forbid the act of disposing of leaves and yard debris into the streets, storm drains, or drainage ditches, according to the

City of Alpharetta

Why such stringent rules might one ponder, for something as seemingly innocuous as leaves? Leaves and yard trimmings can clog up the public drainage systems, causing downstream flooding and safety hazards, not to mention ramping up public service costs with each blockage, this could lead to significant damage and peril, something citizens must take account for.

Homeowners who rely on landscape maintenance companies are not excused; the city makes it clear that responsibility for where the debris ends up ultimately rests on the homeowner themselves. Yet, as a solution, the city provides that yard waste disposal is part of the Alpharetta citizen’s garbage and recycling collection account, and they urge residents to bag their yard waste for pickup on the assigned days or to consider composting.

Seeking more guidance on how to manage the cascades of autumnal refuse, residents are directed to reach out to the Alpharetta Department of Public Works at 678-297-6200, for additional information on how to handle their yard waste most effectively and in compliance with local guidelines, or to learn about sustainable alternatives such as composting.

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