As of January 1, 2009, PLASTIC BAGS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED!
Due to the environmental impact that is created by disposing plastic into our landfills, any and all yard debris that is not placed in Visibly Labeled "Biodegradable" Plastic Bags will no longer be picked up.  Please use paper, labeled biodegradable plastic bags or leave your debris loose.  All filled non-biodegradable plastic bags will be left at curbside.

Leaves are picked up at different times throughout the year. They are picked up during our semi-annual pick-up in May and October. The dates follow the same as the semi-annual pick up dates for yard debris and metal. The leaves must be piled separate from all other materials.  Please note to all residents (excluding districts 1 & 6) that your bagged leaves will be picked up by the bi-weekly contractor.

When our fall pick-up is completed, the last Friday in October, we will then begin to pick up leaves ONLY. We understand that in October, the leaves have not begun to fall yet, so please be patient and we will be throughout the town to pick up the leaves through the months of November and December, weather permitting.

Living in Upstate New York, we never know what to expect for our weather conditions.  If leaves are too wet from the snow or rain, the leaf vacuum can not retrieve them.  Also remember that if snow accumulates on the leaves, they will not be visible for the crews.  The highway department crews do not ever intentionally drive by the resident's leaves, but because of these factors, they may be missed.

With these factors in mind, if leaves are bagged in biodegradable bags there is less chance of loose leaves being left at curbside.  We understand that purchasing these types of bags is an added expense; therefore, the highway department has the opportunity to provide burlap bags to the residents at no additional cost.  These bags are available at "first come, first serve".  As long as you are a Town of Clay resident, you may pick up the burlap bags in the white shed, located in the parking area on the west side of the building.  Please note that as of mid 2008, our quantity of burlap bags became limited, as our supplier has begun recycling them as well.  If it happens there are no bags available in the white shed, please continue checking, as we will replenish as soon as the supplier makes them available.  As we extend this service as a courtesy, the highway department has no knowledge of pending deliveries of burlap bags.

If the snow should fall before your leaves are picked up, we will continue the leaf pick-up as soon as possible. If the leaves are visible after a thaw, and the crews are able to get at them, they will be picked up.

Please have your leaves out in time for our pick up so that the highway crews can continue with their scheduled work as planned.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.