Village of Weston Commences Annual Leaf Pickup Program
The village of Weston has commenced its annual leaf pickup program, employing converted plow trucks with vacuum units to collect yard waste from streets over a six-week period. Residents are instructed to keep leaf and grass piles separate from brush.
Wausau Rhinelander, WI, October 12, 2026 — The village of Weston has officially begun its annual leaf pickup program, initiating a six-week schedule for the collection of yard waste from public streets. This operation is being carried out by specially equipped vehicles, which are described as converted plow trucks outfitted with vacuum units designed for efficient debris collection.
The program aims to assist residents in managing seasonal yard waste. The collected materials include leaves and grass clippings. A key directive for residents participating in the program is the necessity to segregate different types of yard waste. Piles intended for collection should consist solely of leaves and grass; brush should be kept separate.
The duration for this year’s leaf and yard waste collection is set at six weeks. The specifics regarding the start date and the exact end date of the program were not provided in the summary. Similarly, detailed information about the routes or a specific schedule for individual neighborhoods was not available.
The method of collection involves the use of converted plow trucks, which have been modified to include vacuum units. This equipment is deployed to gather the specified yard waste from the streets throughout the village. Residents are reminded that maintaining the separation of leaves and grass from brush is crucial for the smooth operation of the pickup service.
Story summarized from the original created by Curtis Aderholdt on www.wsaw.com, see more information here.
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