Homeowners who haven't had to bag leaves in decades 'furious' as Toronto cuts service to save $2.3M

Residents in some of the city's leafier enclaves have gone decades without having to pick up fallen leaves thanks to a specialty collection service. But now — if they want the city to keep collecting — they’ll need to do more than just rake.

Homeowners who haven't had to bag leaves in decades 'furious' as Toronto cuts service to save $2.3M
Coun. Stephen Holyday (Etobicoke Centre) tried unsuccessfully to have the city's special leaf collection service restored to some neighborhoods in his ward. He says he'll keep trying although it's not yet clear what his next steps will be.

Residents in some of the city's leafier enclaves have gone decades without having to pick up fallen leaves thanks to a specialty collection service. But now — if they want the city to keep collecting — they’ll need to do more than just rake.