JACKSON CENTER — The Village of Jackson Center will begin the annual leaf collection program which occurs October through Dec. 1 and is provided as a free service to the residents of Jackson Center.

Leaf pickup will begin Monday, Oct. 2, for town residents. Pickup on the south side of state Route 274 will occur on Mondays and pickup on the north side of state Route 274 will occur on Tuesdays.

Leaves should be placed next to the curb but not in the street and leaf piles must be free of twigs, sticks, branches, bags, etc.