Piles of leaves still lingering in Richmond yards may not be going anywhere soon unless residents act fast. The city’s vacuum leaf collection program is wrapping up for the season, with the last day to request service set for March 14.

Residents must submit their requests by 5 p.m. Friday, March 14. No new requests will be accepted after that deadline, though all service requests made on time will be processed. Requests can be submitted through the RVA311 app, online at rva311.com or by calling 3-1-1.

The service costs $30, which residents can pay by adding the fee to their utility bill through RVA 311, by calling 3-1-1 or by mailing a check or money order to the Department of Public Works. Mailed payments must be received by March 14 to be processed.

To ensure proper collection, residents should rake leaves to the property line (front or side) but not into the street.

Leaves must be ready for pickup at the time of request, and debris such as sticks and stones should be removed to prevent damage to equipment. Leaves will not be collected from alleys and piles should not block ditches, gutters or the street.