Nov. 5. Free leaf collection is under way, courtesy of the Town of Cornelius. Four trucks are combing neighborhood streets now through the end of January 2025.

Click here for truck locations.

Cornelius is the only municipality in Mecklenburg County offering leaf vacuuming, just gather leaves along your curb.

Davidson is taking a laissez-faire approach to leaves. Their “Leave the Leaves” initiative encourages people to leave their leaves to promote soil health, enrich plants and provide habitat for wildlife.