Bowling Green, Ohio to Start Leaf Collection Nov. 911/02/2026The first round of leaf collection in Bowling Green, Ohio will start next Monday. The city says leaves should be placed loose at the curb, not in bags. Leaf piles should also not be placed in the street, near poles, mailboxes, wires, or other structures. Leaf collection is available for addresses that are eligible for city refuse and recycling collection and are not connected to the regular schedule. The second round of leaf collection will tentatively start in December. Click here for more information from the City of Bowling Green about leaf collection.