University City residents anticipating a tidy yard for the holiday season may have to wait a bit longer as their fall leaf collection program screeches to a halt due to an unexpected snowfall. Public Works officials are putting the rakes on hold until Mother Nature decides to turn up the thermostat and melt away the winter coat that's smothering neighborhood leaf piles. According to the announcement posted on the City's official website, crews will get back to the grind once it's clear enough to see the leaves for the trees.
Residents who've diligently raked and piled before the snow may find solace in knowing that most of these have been collected last Friday; however, for the stragglers and late bloomers the City has promised another thorough pass through all areas. The City of University City official statement reveals that the "City will conduct another full sweep across all neighborhoods," giving everyone a second shot at being leaf-free. Still, with every snowflake that settles, the timeline for pick-up grows uncertain, perhaps stretching into January's embrace, depending largely on whether or not the skies decide to play nice.
With chill winds a-blowing and the seasons in flux, patience is the ask from Public Works, as they navigate the freeze-and-thaw of this work. Community members are encouraged to keep an eye out for a break in the weather so they can push their piles curbside in time for the next collection foray. The City of University City announcement confirms their commitment to "work to safely and thoroughly complete this year’s leaf collection program,” a sentiment that no doubt echoes through the snowy streets of University City.
