By james art As fall approaches, Reno’s street sweeping operations are in full swing, continuing daily, weather permitting, until all roads are cleared. City officials are reminding residents that it is illegal to blow or rake leaves along the street, as it can lead to clogged stormwater drains and potential flooding.
Residents are advised to place leaves in their trash cans or bag them in 32-gallon bags with an “excess litter sticker” for curbside pickup on trash day.
To help with street sweeping efforts, the city is asking residents to trim trees away from the curb to provide a clear path for sweepers and to move parked cars before their scheduled sweep time.
The city will not sweep construction areas until projects are completed and contractors have left the site. Additionally, areas with new manure seal will not be swept for at least a month to allow the streets to properly harden.
If the street cleaning schedule falls on a holiday, the city will reschedule the service for another day within the same month.
“We appreciate your help with our efforts to keep the streets of Reno clean,” city officials said.