FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                      December 3, 2007

TOWN OF CARY ADDS EXTRA COLLECTION FOR LATE LOOSE LEAVES

Due to the late leaf drop, the Town of Cary has scheduled a third leaf collection at no charge that will begin January 2.  If you have loose leaves that need collecting, place them curbside by 7 a.m. on the first scheduled day of collection for your area. Avoid fire hydrants and water meters.

• ZONE 1          January 2 - 3

• ZONE 2          January 2 - 5

• ZONE 3          January 7 - 12

• ZONE 4          January 14 - 20

If you would like to schedule an appointment for loose leaf collection during December and January, appointments are available for a cost of $100 per pick-up.  Appointments are available for collection from January 22 through March 31, 2008 at no charge. Call (919) 469-4090 to schedule a collection.

Throughout the year, properly prepared leaves are collected as regular yard waste collection. Place yard waste at the curb by 7 a.m. in reusable containers, paper bags or securely tied bundles. The maximum amount is 240 cubic feet - 8 feet long by 5 feet wide by 6 feet. Two men must be able to load it within 10 minutes. Yard waste will not be collected between Monday, December 24 and Friday, January 4, 2008 .

The Cary Convenience Center also accepts leaves. The center is on North Dixon Avenue , which is near downtown off West Chatham Street .

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