(Michigan City, IN) - Michigan City Street Department Superintendent Shong Smith is announcing a delay in starting leaf pickup due to leaves still on the trees in most areas.

When leaf pickup begins will be announced at a later date, officials.

All residents are encouraged to rake, blow, or place their leaves near the street curb along the front of their property. If residents have branches, they will be picked up with your leaf piles. People are also asked to keep branches separated from leaves.

"Leaves will not be picked up in alleyways," officials said. 

Once leaf pickup begins, officials said the pickup would be extended, if necessary, if the weather in the coming weeks doesn't cooperate.