The Town of Herndon’s Department of Public Works will begin its annual collection of leaves next Monday (Oct. 5).

Residents should rake leaves as close to the curb as possible without blocking storm drains, sidewalks or mailboxes. Grass, shrub clippings and weeds must be placed in 30-gallon recyclable bags only on regularly scheduled trash days.

The schedule is as follows:

North of the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

• October 5-9
• October 19-23
• November 2-6
• November 16-20
• November 30 – December 4

South of the Washington & Old Dominion Trail

• October 12-16
• October 26-30
• November 9-13
• November 23-27 (No collection on Thanksgiving (Nov. 26)
• December 7-11

A map showing areas north and south of the trail is on the town’s website.