{"id":516368,"date":"2026-11-02T21:22:43","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T21:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/516368\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T21:22:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T21:22:43","slug":"the-claw-returns-to-clear-leaves-from-sacramento-streets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/516368\/","title":{"rendered":"‘The Claw’ returns to clear leaves from Sacramento streets"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Melanie<\/a>SACRAMENTO, Calif. \u2014<\/p>\n

The city of trees is becoming the city of leaves as fall gets underway, and Sacramento is bringing back a familiar piece of equipment to help clean up neighborhood streets.<\/p>\n

Known as “The Claw,” the tractor, equipped with a claw on its nose, is returning to scoop up piles of fallen leaves and tree branches across the city. The claw works alongside a rear-loading truck that quickly collects those piles of yard debris.<\/p>\n

The claw’s seasonal rounds officially began Monday. City officials say residents need to follow the guidelines below to make sure their leaves get picked up:<\/p>\n

Fill your green waste bin entirely before creating a pile on the streetKeep leaf piles away from storm drains and bike lanes whenever possibleDo not include pet wasteKeep piles within the maximum size of 4 ft. by 4 ft. by 9 ft.Make sure piles are clear of obstructions, including parked cars and containers. If The Claw cannot reach a pile, it will not be collected.<\/p>\n

Residents who plan to use the leaf collection service should check the city’s collection calendar<\/a> to find out when pickup is scheduled for their neighborhood. The leaf season schedule is updated daily.<\/p>\n

The claw is expected to make its way through roughly 100 Sacramento neighborhoods between now and the end of January.<\/p>\n

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