It’s autumn and the leaves will soon leap from the trees and cover the yards, sidewalks and streets of North Richmond.

For residents of Bellevue, Ginter Park and Washington Park, the city will be collecting loose leaves as part of its annual vacuum program twice — between November 17 and 28 (round one) and between January 12 and 16 (round two).

For residents of Northside and Highland Park, the city will be collecting loose leaves as part of its annual vacuum program twice — between December 29 and January 2 (round one) and between February 9 and 13 (round two).

The city has published leaf collection guidelines to help residents:

Residents raking leaves to their property line for vacuum collection: