Leaf collection in the City of Mattoon has begun and will conclude on December 21st. Leaves must be in 30-gallon paper yard waste bags. They must be placed within 10-feet of the curb by 7:00 a.m. to ensure pickup on your scheduled day. Northwest Zone, from 19th Street west to the city limits and Western Avenue north to the city limits will be Monday; Northeast Zone, from 19th Street east to the city limits and Charleston Avenue north to the city limits will be Tuesday; Southeast Zone, from CN Railroad east to the city limits and Charleston Avenue south to the city limits will be Wednesday: Thursday pickup will be the Southwest Zone, from CN Railroad west to the city limits and Commercial and Pine south to the city limits.
