The Ocean Pines Public Works Department will collect bagged leaves from Nov. 24 through Dec. 31.

 Bagged leaves will be picked up on days opposite Republic Services’ regularly scheduled collection days: Residents whose trash is collected on Mondays and Thursdays will have bagged leaves picked up on Tuesdays and Fridays. Those whose trash is collected on Tuesdays and Fridays, can have bagged leaves picked up on Mondays and Thursdays. In addition, Republic Services will offer six curbside leaf collection days during November and December.

The schedule is, Northside: Nov. 8 & 22, Dec. 12. Southside: Nov. 15, Dec. 6 & 20. Leaves must be placed in paper bags only – no plastic bags.Thirty-gallon paper bags can be purchased at the Public Works Building in bundles of 5 for $10 plus tax. The Public Works Yard will be open for yard waste Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., from Nov. 24 through Jan. 3.

The yard will be closed Nov. 27-29, Dec. 24-26, and Jan. 1.