Northfield Center Township will begin its annual fall leaf collection on Monday, October 20, 2025, weather permitting. Crews will make continual rounds starting October 20, with the final deadline of December 1, 2025 to place leaves out for collection.

Collection Route

Leaf pick-up will run counterclockwise throughout the township:

• Starting point: Oviatt Dr., working northward down the roads east of Olde 8 Rd. to Valley View Rd. From there, crews will head southward covering the roads on the west side of Olde 8 Rd. to W. Twinsburg Rd. Next, collection will move eastward to E. Twinsburg Rd. and continue through the Rolling Brooke Development. Finally, crews will go northward on all roads east of Olde 8 Rd., finishing back at Oviatt.

This cycle will continue until December 1. The December 1 cutoff means that whichever road crews are on that day will be completed, and from that point forward, each road finished will be considered complete for the season.

Guidelines for Leaf Placement

Leaf pickup is most effective when residents follow the guidelines below. Failure to comply may result in slower collection, equipment damage, or no collection at all.

1. Pile Placement: Rake leaves into 3–4 ft. wide linear rows alongside the road, starting at the road edge, not exceeding 14 ft. from the road. If your property has ditches, it is highly recommended to place leaves between the ditch and the road. If this is not possible, place them on the “house side” of the ditch as close as possible — but never inside the ditch.

2. Keep Storm Drains Clear: Do not cover catch basins or culvert pipes, and do not place leaves in the bottom of ditches to avoid flooding. Wet leaves also impair suction equipment.

3. Avoid Obstructions: Do not place leaves in the street, behind or against trees, mailboxes, fire hydrants, utility poles, or over rocks. Maintain a 6-foot buffer from these items.

4. Leaves Only: This is strictly a leaf collection program. Do not include sticks, branches, stones, mulch, grass clippings, ornamental grasses, trash, or garden debris. These clog equipment and cause costly damage. Leaf piles containing debris will not be collected.

5. No Blocked Access: Do not park vehicles along leaf piles, as this prevents equipment from reaching them.

6. After Final Pickup: Any remaining leaves after the final round are the homeowner’s responsibility. Leaves may be placed in trash totes or bagged for garbage pickup.

7. Rocks & Stones: Do not place leaves over rocks or stones of any size. Equipment will pick them up along with the leaves, causing damage. Piles covering rocks or stones will not be collected.

Weather & Delays

Please note that inclement weather, equipment breakdowns, or other unforeseen circumstances may delay the collection schedule. For updates, visit the Northfield Center Township website.

Questions & Contact Information

For questions or comments about leaf collection, please contact the administrative offices:
📞 330-467-7646
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for your cooperation in helping this year’s leaf collection run smoothly!