Get Your Fall Weekends Back
Fall in St. Louis is hard to beat. Cool mornings, football on the radio, and some of the best fall color in the Midwest. Then the leaves actually come down.
If you live under the mature oaks of Kirkwood, the sycamores near Forest Park, or the wooded hills of Wildwood, you already know how it goes. You rake on Saturday. By Wednesday, the lawn is covered again. Raking a St. Louis yard can eat every weekend in October and most of November.
At Quiet Village Landscaping, our crews clear leaves from your entire property, lawn and garden beds included, so your yard looks polished and your weekends go back to what matters.
When Do Leaves Fall in St. Louis?
In most years, leaves start dropping in St. Louis in late September or early October, and the heaviest cleanup stretches through November. Maples and sweetgums usually go first. Oaks, especially pin oaks, tend to hang on longest, and some keep dropping leaves into December.
That is why one cleanup rarely does the job. For most St. Louis yards, the best approach is:
- A mid-season visit in late October or early November, once the first big wave is down
- A final cleanup after the last leaves fall, so your lawn heads into winter clean
The earlier you get on the schedule, the more say you have in when we come out.
Can’t I Just Wait for City Leaf Pickup?
It depends on where you live, and in much of St. Louis County, the answer is no.
In St. Louis County, very few cities offer curbside leaf collection. Chesterfield, for example, has explained that adding the service would cost well over $1 million a year in equipment, labor, and disposal (Patch). Burning isn’t an option for most homeowners either. County rules only allow yard waste burning on properties of 3 acres or more (KSDK).
In the City of St. Louis, street leaf pickup runs from the first Monday in November through December 31 on street sweeping days, and leaves need to be raked into the street about 18 inches from the curb (City of St. Louis). Yard waste collection stops entirely December through February (City of St. Louis).
Either way, someone still has to do the raking. And leaves left sitting on the lawn do real damage. A thick, wet layer blocks sunlight, traps moisture, and can smother turf and invite disease heading into winter. In garden beds, matted leaves can rot crowns and give pests a place to hide.
Counting on city pickup? We’re happy to rake your leaves to the curb in time for your city’s collection. Just know that pickup dates can shift with the weather and leaf volume, and city schedules aren’t always reliable, so piles can sit at the curb longer than planned. For a little extra, we’ll haul everything away ourselves, so your property is clear the day we leave.
What Quiet Village Leaf Clean Up Includes
Our leaf clean up is simple: we clear the leaves from your entire property so it looks polished and cared for.
- Your lawn, front to back, so the grass can breathe heading into winter
- Your garden beds, carefully cleared so plants aren’t buried or damaged
- The hard-to-reach spots, like fence lines, corners, and around patios and walkways
- Hauling it away, for a little extra, so there are no bags at the curb and no piles to deal with
Since 2001, Quiet Village has cared for homes across St. Louis. Our crews are skilled, they show up when we say they will, and we keep you in the loop from start to finish. That’s what makes the difference, especially in a busy season.
Leaf Clean Up Across St. Louis: Where We Work
Every neighborhood has its own kind of fall. Here’s what we see in the areas we serve.
Chesterfield, Town and Country, and Wildwood (63005, 63006, 63017, 63038)
West County properties tend to be larger, with wooded lots, wide lawns, and long tree lines. In Wildwood and Glencoe (63038), hillsides and heavy tree cover mean leaves blow back in long after the first cleanup. Chesterfield doesn’t offer curbside leaf pickup, so homeowners here are on their own for removal.
Ballwin and Manchester (63011)
Established neighborhoods with mature shade trees and well-kept lawns. Leaves collect fast along fence lines and in the beds, and a polished yard is part of what makes these streets feel like home.
Town and Country, Des Peres, and Frontenac (63131)
Estate-sized lots, big oaks, and detailed landscaping. Clearing leaves out of planting beds without damaging what’s underneath takes a careful hand, and that’s where our crews shine.
Creve Coeur and Town and Country (63141, 63146)
Tree-lined streets and generous lots mean a lot of leaf volume. Many homes here have layered garden beds that need more than a quick pass with a blower.
Ladue (63124)
Some of the most mature tree canopy in the region. Beautiful in October, a lot of work in November. Ladue properties often need a mid-season visit and a final cleanup to stay polished.
Clayton, Richmond Heights, and Brentwood (63105, 63117, 63144)
Closer-in neighborhoods with smaller lots but big, old trees. Leaves pile up quickly in tight spaces like side yards, patios, and walkways.
Olivette and University City (63132, 63130)
Classic brick homes under tall oaks and maples. U City’s historic streets are known for their canopy, which means plenty of leaves on the lawn and tucked into the beds.
Kirkwood and Webster Groves (63122, 63119)
Two of St. Louis’s most tree-filled communities. Kirkwood and Webster Groves are known for their mature oaks, and those oaks are known for dropping leaves well into December.
Central West End, the Hill, and Skinker-DeBaliviere (63108, 63110, 63112)
City homes near Forest Park and the Missouri Botanical Garden, surrounded by mature sycamores, oaks, and maples. City leaf pickup requires raking leaves into the street on sweeping days, so many homeowners here choose to have the whole property cleared instead.
Leaf Clean Up FAQs
When should I schedule leaf clean up in St. Louis? As early as you can, ideally before mid-October. Most leaves fall from October through November, and schedules fill quickly once they start coming down.
How much does leaf clean up cost in St. Louis? It depends on the size of your property, how many trees you have, and how many beds need clearing. We’ll walk your property and give you a clear quote, so there are no surprises.
Is it bad to leave leaves on my lawn over winter? A light layer won’t hurt, but a thick mat of wet leaves can smother your grass, encourage disease, and leave bare patches come spring.
Does my city pick up leaves? Most St. Louis County cities don’t offer curbside leaf collection. The City of St. Louis collects leaves raked into the street from early November through December 31. Either way, the raking is still up to you, unless you hand it off to us.
Can I burn my leaves in St. Louis County? For most homeowners, no. St. Louis County only allows yard waste burning on properties of 3 acres or more.
Do you clean leaves out of garden beds too? Yes. We clear leaves from your entire property, lawn and garden beds included.
Do you offer leaf clean up near me? We serve Chesterfield, Wildwood, Ballwin, Manchester, Town and Country, Des Peres, Frontenac, Creve Coeur, Ladue, Clayton, Richmond Heights, Brentwood, Olivette, University City, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, and city neighborhoods near Forest Park.
Let the Leaves Be Our Problem This Fall
Fall in St. Louis goes by fast. Spend it at the pumpkin patch, on the porch, or at the game, not behind a rake.
If you’d like help keeping your property clear this season, fill out our quick form and we’ll be in touch to get you on the schedule.
