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Here’s a quick guide to this fall’s curbside leaf collection across the Tri-Cities. Schedules can shift with weather and volume, so plan on checking each city’s progress map for updates.
St. Charles
Start: Monday, October 27, 2025 (east side first)
Rounds: 3 citywide cycles
Estimated completion: By December 5
Updates: Check this progress map to stay up to date
Batavia
Who’s covered: Single-family homes and residential buildings up to 6 units.
Curbside pickups (East/West of River):
First pickup: East October 20 | West October 27
Second pickup: East November 3 | West November 10
Third pickup: East November 17 | West November 24
Geneva
Rounds: 3 pickups per home; rake leaves to the parkway before your zone’s start date.
Zone start dates (each zone takes several days to complete):
Zone B: October 27, November 5, November 17
Zone C: October 30, November 10, November 20
Zone A: November 3, November 13, November 24
Another option — “leave the leaves”: Some communities also encourage mulching or leaving some leaves as habitat and free, carbon-rich fertilizer (see Kane County Recycles for tips).
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