(La Porte, IN) - The annual fall leaf pick up begins next week in La Porte. 

Leaves will start being picked up Monday at 39 North, the area north of Severs Road annexed into the city several months ago.  Crews will then move to Rose Street and work clockwise around the city, making three passes weather permitting.

Mayor Tom Dermody said residents should place their leaves along the curb or in tree lawns in areas without curbs. He said leaf piles should not include brush.  Street Department Superintendent Mike Frase said sticks and other forms of brush can damage the vacuum machines used to pick up the leaves.

For more information, contact the street department at 219-362-2477.