7. The sweeper goes around the leaves in the roadway – why?

The street sweepers are not designed to pick up large quantities of debris, even leaves or grass clippings.  Leaf piles will be avoided altogether.  Branches or shrub trimmings mixed in the piles damage the equipment, causing costly repairs and delays the driver’s schedule.

By City Code, it is the adjacent property owner’s responsibility to maintain the sidewalk and keep half of the street clear from debris.  Leaves and landscaping debris are not to be deposited into the street.  Place all yard debris in your yard waste bin.  Visit Republic Services' Yard Waste webpage for more information about yard waste disposal and ordering additional bins.  The City hosts an annual Leaf Drop-Off Day in the fall as a service to Wilsonville residents.  Details about any upcoming events are published in the Boones Ferry Messenger and on the City's home page.