Rockville is Raking-In Fall: Leaf Collection
September 30, 2025
City Collects Leaves October to Mid-December
Rockville will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs in two rounds, beginning Monday, Oct. 13.
Rake leaves next to, but out of, roadways, gutters and bike lanes, and away from parked vehicles. Leaves should be raked by 6 a.m. on the first day of their collection period, but no earlier than one week before the collection dates to avoid grass damage or fire hazards. Remove sticks and other objects from leaf piles. Avoid parking near leaf piles or other vehicles.
Leave Some Leaves, Help the Fireflies
Want to help fireflies thrive? Consider leaving some leaf litter in garden beds or under trees instead of raking it to the curb. Firefly larvae rely on leaf layers as natural habitat during the fall and winter before emerging as glowing adults the following summer. With just one season of leaving the leaves, you may start to see more of these magical creatures in your own yard. Learn more about helping wildlife at rockvillemd.gov/backyardhabitats.