The Dalles Public Works Department is embarking on its “Operation Clean Sweep” this month to pick up leaves so they don’t block storm water catch basins and before they freeze onto the streets.  Citizens in The Dalles are 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, where during November they will accept yard debris from City of The Dalles residential customers only at no charge weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  Remove large sticks or branches from the roadway so they don’t jam the sweeper.  Clear storm drains in front of your house to prevent flooding during a rainstorm.