Henrico County will begin providing annual leaf collection services starting Monday, Nov. 7, with both free and paid options available for county residents.

The free collection of bagged leaves will run through Feb. 11. Crews will work week to week in one of five zones, with each zone being collected twice during the course of the program. Residents living outside these areas can order free pickup of bagged leaves by calling (804) 727-8779.

Residents are encouraged to place their bags at the curb or road’s edge by 7 a.m. Monday of their collection week. Bags should only contain leaves and be free of trash and debris. They must also be accessible from the street as crews are not authorized to enter private property. There is no limit on the number of bags that residents can place out for pickup.

Henrico also will offer vacuum leaf collection from Nov. 7 to Dec. 2 and again from Feb. 27 to March 31. Residents may order the $30 service online or by calling (804) 727-8779 beginning Nov. 7. All orders that are received by Dec. 2 will be collected by the end of the year. Leaves should be placed at the curb or road’s edge and should be free of trash, sticks and other debris.

Whether using bagged pickup or vacuum service, residents are requested to avoid placing bags or loose leaves in traffic lanes, parking spaces, storm drains or ditches. In addition to creating a potential traffic hazard, misplaced leaves can block drainage and contribute to stormwater pollution.

Henrico’s public use areas located at 2075 Charles City Road and 10600 Fords Country Lane offer residents another disposal option. Bagged leaves will be accepted at no cost from Nov. 7 through Feb. 11. Public use areas are open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for certain holidays.

Additional information, zone maps and pickup schedules are available from the Department of Public Utilities at https://henrico.us/services/ bagged-leaf-collection/