Green Leaf Bags

The Town of Lee does not pick up green waste, but we do take leaves.  The bags provided to you are for leaves only, and no grass, sod, pine cones, etc. are to be included. 

The reason for this is that the disposal site we use is regulated and inspected by the DEC and if anything other than leaves is found in the bags, they will revoke our permit and we will no longer be able to take your leaves at all.  Please keep this in mind so that we may continue this program for years to come!

Schedule

  The Town of Lee Highway Department does not have a set schedule for Leaf or Brush pickup.
There is NO Leaf pickup during the months of June, July and August.
   Brush pickup generally occurs on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. This schedule may be canceled due to other circumstances.

    Leaf Pick-Up Rules 

• Leaves are required to be in BIODEGRADABLE BAGS.

• Bags are available for FREE at the Lee Town Hall or Delta Plumbing. 
  Please limit the number of bags taken.  These bags are for leaves ONLY.

• NOT TO EXCEED 30 POUNDS.

• DO have ALL bagged leaves out to curbside.  Leaves left in a pile on the ground or in non-biodegradable bags will not be picked up.

• DO NOT place bagged leaves where they will be a site distance problem for other motorists or your neighbors.

• DO NOT place bagged leaves on anyone's property except your own.

• DO NOT place bagged leaves in the roadway or on the road shoulder.

• DO NOT place ANY other debris in with bagged leaves.

• The Town does not pick up grass clippings or sod.

  *Please do not allow any rocks, sticks, brush or animal waste in your leaves.  These things will be left and will be the responsibility of the owner to remove. **

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   Brush Pick-Up Rules 

• Maximum pile size 10 ft. long by 4 ft. high with limbs no larger than 8" in diameter.  All root balls must be removed.

• DO stack brush neatly with the cut ends facing the road.

• DO NOT place brush pile where it will be a site distance problem for other motorists or your neighbors.

• DO NOT place brush on anyone's property except your own.

• DO NOT place brush in the roadway or on the road shoulder.

• DO NOT place stumps with brush.

• DO NOT place ANY other debris with brush.

• DO NOT include brush from "lot clearing" or any construction activity.  Contractors are responsible for removal of all debris.

• Those anticipating a large volume should contact the Highway Dept. at 315-339-2877.

  *Brush to be free of debris, grass and other foreign matter.  Contaminated piles of brush will be left and will be the responsibility of the owner to remove. **
  
  

Updated August 15, 2023