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🍁 Leaf Program

Keep our neighborhoods clean and green this fall! Find leaf bag drop-off sites, and tips on recycling leaves into mulch.

Benefits of Using Leaves as Mulch

Leaf Bag Program Update (Effective 2026)

Beginning in 2026, Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District (WFWRD) will no longer supply leaf bags as part of the leaf collection program.

A limited quantity of leftover leaf bags from prior seasons will be available at our office during the 2026 leaf bag season (Program Dates: Mid October – November 30). These will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of 3 rolls per customer while supplies last. Please check with us during the season for current availability before coming to the office to pick up bags.

🌿 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: Adds nutrients as leaves decompose.
  • Protects roots: Insulates soil from temperature swings.
  • Suppresses weeds: Natural barrier.
  • Eco-friendly: Keeps waste out of landfills.
Using leaves as mulch is one of the easiest ways to recycle yard waste naturally.

🍁 How to Make the Most of Leaf Mulch

  • Shred first: Breaks down faster.
  • Apply 2–4 inches: Protects soil while allowing airflow.
  • Keep away from stems: Prevents rot.

🌱 Creating Your Own Leaf Compost

  • Leaf pile composting: Stack leaves to create leaf mold.
  • Partial mulching: Feed soil steadily.
Winter mulching prepares your garden for a thriving spring.

🌸 Seasonal Mulching Tips

Fall: Apply before winter to protect roots.

Spring: Mix decomposed mulch into soil for fertility.

🌍 Environmental Benefits

  • Reduces landfill waste
  • Prevents erosion
  • Supports biodiversity

Reusing leaves keeps your landscape healthy and supports sustainability across the community.

Locations

🍁 WFWRD Leaf Program Locations

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  • 🌳 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.