Lima, Ohio Announces Leaf Pickup Program to Start Nov. 1611/06/2026The City of Lima, Ohio’s Leaf Pickup Program will start on November 16th. Street Department crews will work to collect leaves from the city’s neighborhoods, starting in the northern and southern areas of Lima, working their way to the middle portion of Lima. The City reminds you to rake leaves onto the curb lawn, not in the street, keep leaf piles free of debris, and prepare leaves ahead of collection. Click here for more information about Lima's leaf pickup program.