Help Reduce Localized Flooding

A Rake is All it Takes! 

The City encourages residents to clear leaves and other debris from storm drains near their property. A quick sweep with a broom or rake will easily clear off a catch basin and keep our drainage systems flowing properly. Clearing leaves, limbs, and debris from the catch basins can help keep storm drains flowing at peak performance during wet weather. If a blockage can’t be safely cleared and the roadway is flooding, call Lake Oswego Public Works at 503-635-0280. Remember, never remove a storm drain cover or attempt to clean a drain located in a busy street.

Put leaves and other yard debris in your yard waste bins for easy removal and recycling. Do not put leaves onto the street. Lake Oswego City Code prohibits blowing, sweeping, raking, or otherwise depositing debris onto sidewalks or streets. 

Organize a Leaf Collection!

For a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, clean up leaves, and help reduce flooding, neighborhoods are encouraged to organize a community leaf clean-up. The City has a limited number of free drop boxes available through a contract agreement with Republic Services, our Garbage and Recycling service provider. Neighborhoods can apply for a free drop box to help collect neighborhood leaves.

For additional information, contact Amanda Watson, Sustainability Program Manager, at 503-635-0291. Click here to submit your application online. 

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