Everything to Know About Evansville’s 2026 Fall Leaf Pickup Service

There's a lot to love about fall. The cooler temps (hello, sweater weather!), the pumpkin spice everything, and of course those gorgeous red, orange, and golden leaves. But then those leaves decide to leave their trees and blanket every lawn in the neighborhood, and suddenly we're all out there with rakes in hand. I'll be honest: raking was one of my least favorite chores as a kid, and it's only a little better now that I'm an adult.

Evansville's Fall Leaf Pickup Dates

Here's some good news for those of us who feel the same way. The Evansville Water & Sewer Utility (EWSU) has announced this year's annual Fall Leaf Pickup schedule. Sure, they can't do the raking for you (we can dream), but they can make getting rid of those leaves a whole lot easier.

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Pickup runs from Monday, October 26th, through Friday, December 11th. That should be plenty of time to tackle your yard, especially if you encourage (force) your kids or some youngsters from the neighborhood to help out.

Who Can Use the Service?

If you're an Evansville resident who pays for trash and recycling service through your monthly utility bill, you're all set. One quick heads-up: the service isn't available to folks who live in apartments or mobile home communities, or to businesses.

How to Get Your Leaves Ready

Getting your leaves pickup-ready is simple. Here's all you need to do:

• Bag your leaves in biodegradable paper or plastic leaf bags, or place them in containers.
• Set those bags or containers right next to your regular trash and recycling carts.
• Have everything out before 6 a.m. on your regular trash day.

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What If I Mess Up?

Don't sweat it! If your leaves aren't in an approved bag or container, EWSU will leave you a friendly note and pick them up the following week once you've gotten them sorted out. Easy as that.

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Still have questions? Give Republic Services a call at 812-424-3345, and they'll point you in the right direction.

(Source: ewsu.com)