Grab your rake; fall leaf pickup is here! The City of Ferndale provides weekly curbside leaf collection during the fall season. Leaves are collected one business day before your scheduled trash pickup day. The program runs from the week of October 19, 2026, through the week of November 23, 2026.

The City of Ferndale's annual Pumpkin Plop is back for another autumn! This year, you can also drop off straw, hay bales, and cornstalks to be composted by the Department of Public Works. Only organic materials are accepted, so please do not bring painted pumpkins, artificial pumpkins, yard debris, food waste, or candles.

The General Election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Voters will choose their candidate for Governor/Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, US Senate, US House, and other positions. Voters will also make decisions on various proposals.

City Hall is closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. Garbage and recycling collection will not be affected. Parking is free in Downtown Ferndale.

Get ready to Jingle and Mingle on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026, at The dot parking garage (221 West Troy Street). This two-day event brings together holiday cheer, gift shopping, good company, and a chance to give back.

City Hall is closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Garbage and recycling will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Parking is free in Downtown Ferndale.

Yard waste season ends the week of December 14, 2026. Set your yard waste out in paper kraft bags or a labeled container (labels are available at City Hall or the DPW yard) at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your regular trash day. Yard waste season will resume in spring of 2027.