Leaf pick-up schedule listed for Franklin

From staff reports

The City of Franklin street department will pick up leaves with the vacuum machines next week in the following areas:

Monday: Franklin Heights and bagged leaves pickup throughout the city.

Tuesday: Odd side of Elk from 11th to 2nd, Greentree area of Franklin Heights

Wednesday: Odd side of Liberty from 11th to 1st, even side of Buffalo from 2nd to 11th, even side of 4th and the Greentree area of Franklin Heights

Thursday: Even side of Liberty from 11th to 1st, Gurney Road area of Franklin Heights

Friday: Odd side of Buffalo from 11th to 1st, odd side of 4th and the Gurney Road area of Franklin Heights

There will also be bagged leaf pick-ups throughout the city.

Residents are asked to rake their leaves to the edge of their front lawns, not on the street, for pick-up by the city crews.

Mechanical breakdowns or inclement weather may cause delays or rescheduling.

The city will also pick up paper biodegradable bags of leaves (no plastic bags) Monday and Friday.

Anyone with questions can call the city garage from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 437-1600.

Residents are reminded to observe the temporary No Parking signs to keep from getting ticketed.