10/14/2026
For Immediate Release
Contact: Dan Koski, P.E., Director of Public Works
Phone: 920-686-6550
Fax: 920-686-6525
2026 LEAF PICKUP
The City of Manitowoc 2026 leaf pickup Parking Ban is scheduled to begin on October 1st, 2026. On October 1st the City Street Sweepers will be out for fall pickup. During this time, the City Street Sweepers will be sweeping the streets between 6:00 AM and 3PM to pick up any leaves that have fallen into the street. Additional city crews will be added October 19th in each district. We expect the bulk of leaf pickup to be October 19th through November 20th weather permitting. The goal is to complete pickup in each section each week. Depending on weather, volume of leaves and equipment, there may be times a section is not completed. Please be patient, leaves will be picked up the following week.
Safety for residents and crews is important. Never park your vehicle over a leaf pile. If you see crews picking up leaves, please give them room. Large equipment backs up frequently, and we want everyone to be safe.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING BAN - The Residential Parking Ban will be from 6 AM to 3 PM on the day of your pickup, which is the same day as your Street Sweeping Parking Ban. This will facilitate picking up the leaves much faster. Vehicles parked on the street between 6 AM and 3 PM will be ticketed. Informational flyers will be placed on vehicles September 21st – September 30th, 2026. The parking ban will be in effect October 1st, 2026 through November 20th, 2026.
NO BRUSH OR GARDEN WASTE WILL BE PICKED UP. Residents may take brush and garden waste to the Manitowoc County compost sites or contact a private hauler. For information about the compost sites call (920) 683-4333.
STREETS WITH A PARKING LANE
If your street has a parking lane, leaves should be placed in the parking lane of the street in front of your residence the evening before your street sweeping day. No leaves will be removed from the terrace (grassy area between the sidewalk and the curb). Leaves will be picked up on your street sweeping day from the parking lane only. This is being done to pick up the leaves faster, and in an effort to leave the terrace looking better after pick up. Please make sure that you do not place leaf piles near or over catch basins.
STREETS WITHOUT A PARKING LANE
If there is no parking lane on your street leaves should continue to be placed on the terrace. Please place loose leaves in an open area of the terrace away from trees, light poles, mailboxes or any other obstacles to assist in speedy collection and to minimize damage to equipment.
