The Dalles Public Works is asking people to help pick up leaves promptly so they do not block the storm water catch basins and before they freeze onto the streets.  Citizens are being asked to park off the street during street sweeper work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Do not rake leaves from your yard into the street.   Compost leaves at home or put them in your yard debris container for pick-up.  You can also put them in compostable paper bags and take them to The Dalles Transfer Station.  Also, Remove large sticks or branches from the roadway so they don’t jam the sweeper, and clear storm drains in front of your house to prevent flooding during a rainstorm.  The Dalles Transfer Station, located at 1317 West First Street, will accept yard debris at no charge from The Dalles residential customers only beginning on November 1.