Mt. Carmel residents could begin seeing city crews collecting piles of leaves within the next week or two, according to Public Works Director Mike Hannah.
During Monday evening's Mt. Carmel City Council meeting, Hannah said the city is preparing to begin leaf collection, although a full-scale pickup throughout the community will likely wait until more leaves have fallen from the trees.
Hannah said crews hope to begin picking up piles of leaves that residents have already raked to the roadside within the next week or two.
However, with many trees still holding their leaves, the city plans to wait before beginning its regular citywide collection.
Mayor Joe Judge noted that a significant number of trees still have green leaves, making it difficult to establish a firm schedule.
In other business, Hannah reported that the city's new bucket truck has finally been returned following work on the vehicle.
Hannah said crews hope to begin using the equipment within the next couple of weeks to address trees throughout Mt. Carmel that need to be cut down.
The new truck will allow city workers to tackle some of the tree removal projects that have been awaiting attention.