Full schedule coming end of October 2026

Each year, Haverford Township provides residents with a convenient leaf collection program to help ensure streets remain clean and well-maintained throughout the autumn season. Running for a span of 8 weeks from November to December, this annual service ensures that residents have a convenient way to dispose of their fallen leaves.

One unique aspect of Haverford Township's leaf collection program is that the same trucks used for picking up leaves are also employed for winter snow plowing. This dual-purpose approach maximizes efficiency and ensures that the Township's resources are utilized effectively.

During the 8-week leaf collection period, crews will make two passes through each of the Township's 9 wards. This ensures that all residents have ample opportunity to have their leaves collected, no matter where they are located within the Township.

Alternatively, consider leaving your leaves! When you leave your leaves, you eliminate the need for the gas-powered blowers and trucks used to gather and collect leaves, thus reducing CO2 emissions and noise pollution. Additionally, leaves form a natural mulch that helps to suppress weeds and fertilize the soil as it breaks down. Leaves also serve as vital wildlife habitat. A wide range of animals, including turtles, toads, birds, mammals, and invertebrates, rely on leaf litter for food, shelter, and nesting material.

Here are some tips for enjoying your leafy landscape:

If you don’t want leaves all over your yard, use a rake to move them into garden beds, piles, or to the edges of your property. Try to move the leaves before the first frost in order to prevent disturbance to wildlife.

If you have an abundance of leaves, consider using a mulching mower to chop some of them up. Avoid mowing all the leaves, if possible, to preserve some habitat for wildlife.

Leaves are also a fantastic addition to compost piles.

By leaving your leaves, you’ll be supporting the local ecosystem and contributing to a thriving environment.

Do's and Don'ts of Leaf Collection

Please DO NOT bag leaves

Bagged leaves will not be collected during curbside leaf collection. Bagged leaves will be collected with trash, increasing our costs & your taxes!

Please DO...

have leaves out and ready by 6:30 a.m. on the Monday of the designated week listed for your area.

Please DO NOT...

put leaves in the roadway as this will make the roads slippery, clog the storm sewers and create dangerous conditions.

Please DO...

refer to the Township's calendar for any updates to the leaf schedule. Collection pickup dates may be subject to change based on weather conditions and the volume of leaves to be collected.