Help keep our neighborhoods clean and green this fall! Residents are encouraged to bring their bagged leaves to designated drop-off locations throughout the community.
📅 Program Dates: October 15 – November 30
🔍 Find a drop-off location near you — see details below!
The Benefits of Using Leaves as Mulch
🍁 WFWRD Garden & Yard Tips
Turn those giant leaf piles into a powerful, natural mulch that protects plants, feeds soil, and supports the environment.
🌿 Why Use Leaves as Mulch?
When you and the kids are done jumping in the leaf piles, those leafy leftovers can still do a lot of good in your yard.
- Reduces moisture loss: Leaves slow evaporation — ideal for Utah’s dry climate.
- Enriches soil: As leaves decompose, they release valuable nutrients.
- Protects roots: Insulates soil from freeze–thaw cycles.
- Suppresses weeds: A natural, chemical-free growth barrier.
- Eco-friendly & free: Keeps waste out of landfills.
💡 Using leaves as mulch is one of the easiest ways to recycle your yard waste naturally.
🍁 How to Make the Most of Leaf Mulch
- Shred first: Mow over leaves so they break down faster.
- Apply 2–4 inches: Enough to protect soil, thin enough to breathe.
- Keep away from stems: Prevents rot and mold buildup.
🌾 Creating Your Own Leaf Compost
- Leaf pile composting: Stack leaves in a corner to create leaf mold.
- Partial mulching: Partially decomposed leaves feed soil steadily.
💡 Winter mulching prepares your garden for a thriving spring and helps protect garden beds.
🌸 Seasonal Mulching Tips
Fall: Apply before winter to protect roots.
Spring: Mix decomposed leaf mulch into the soil for improved fertility.
🌍 Environmental Benefits
- Reduces landfill waste.
- Prevents erosion from rain and wind.
- Supports biodiversity and healthy soil.
Reusing leaves keeps your landscape healthy and supports sustainability across our community.
Locations
🍁 WFWRD Leaf Program Locations
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- 🏢 WFWRD – 604 W. 6960 S. Map
- 🏋️ Cottonwood Heights Rec – 7500 S 2700 E Map
- 🏢 Cottonwood Heights City Hall – 2277 E Bengal Blvd Map
- 🏢 Herriman City Hall – 5355 W Herriman Main St Map
- 🏢 Holladay City Hall – 4580 S 2300 E Map
- 🏋️ Holladay Lions Rec – 1661 E Murray Holladay Rd Map
- 🏠 Kearns Senior Center – 4851 W 4715 S Map
- 🏋️ Oquirrh Park Fitness – 5624 S Cougar Ln Map
- 🏋️ Magna Rec Center – 3270 S 8400 W Map
- 🏢 Millcreek City Hall – 1330 E 3205 S Map
- 🏢 Millcreek Activity Center – 4405 S 1025 E Map
- 🏢 Taylorsville City Hall – 2600 W Taylorsville Blvd Map
- 🚰 White City Water District – 999 E Galena Dr Map
- 🌳 Big Bear Park – 930 E Onyx Ln, Sandy Map
- 🌳 Bywater Park – 3149 Banbury Rd Map
- 🌳 Canyon Rim Park – 3100 S Grace St Map
- 🌳 Copperton Park – 8700 W 10305 S Map
- 🌳 Cottonwood Complex – 4400 S 1300 E Map
- 🚒 Herriman Fire Station – 5900 W 13100 S Map
- 🌳 Oquirrh Park – 5655 S Sarah Jane Dr Map
- 🌳 Pleasant Green Park – 3250 S 8400 W Map
- 🏞️ Valley Softball Complex – 2775 W 5200 S Map
- 🏞️ Vista Park – 4906 S 1950 W Map
- 🌄 Emigration Canyon – 1750 Emigration Canyon Rd Map
⚠️ It is prohibited to dispose of trash, yard waste, or other materials at any WFWRD leaf collection site.