As leaves fall, Harrisonburg Public Works reminds residents of proper disposal

The city of Harrisonburg has announced its 2026 leaf collection schedule, running from November 9 through December 11. Public Works officials are reminding residents to rake leaves onto their property rather than into the street to prevent storm drain clogging and potential flooding. Collected leaves will be repurposed for composting at Eastern Mennonite University or used as ground cover at the county landfill.