As fall approaches, colourful leaves begin to coat sidewalks, roads, and boulevards. While the scenery may be beautiful, leaf buildup can quickly become a problem for municipalities. When left unmanaged, those leaves don’t just create slippery walking conditions; they also clog storm drains and carry pollutants into local waterways. Rainwater often washes leaves into the stormwater system, where these materials release nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. These nutrients contribute to algae blooms and low oxygen levels in lakes and streams, harming fish and aquatic life. Add in oil, sediment, and litter, and you’ve got a serious water pollution issue. That’s why keeping roads and gutters clean is a key part of protecting local ecosystems, and that’s where leaf removal comes into play.
A Smarter Way to Handle Leaf Collection
A municipal leaf collection program is a great service for residents, but it can also be a major expense. The Trackless Leaf Loader offers a better way. This front-mounted attachment picks up leaves curbside, mulches them, and blows them directly into a trailing truck. The result is faster cleanup, less waste, and big savings in time and labour.
Above: The Leaf Loader attachment.
Faster Pick-Up, Less Downtime
The Leaf Loader is capable of loading four trucks per hour, or up to 100,000 pounds of leaves per day. Most customers report finishing their leaf pickup programs three to four weeks ahead of schedule. That extra time allows municipal crews to move on to other seasonal maintenance tasks without falling behind.
Heavier Loads Mean Fewer Trips
Because the Leaf Loader mulches as it collects, it reduces leaf volume by up to 90 percent. That means far more material fits into each truck, reducing the number of trips to the collection site. With more communities banning leaf disposal through landfills or incineration, mulching and composting are quickly becoming the standard. The Trackless Leaf Loader helps municipalities meet these environmental goals while saving fuel and cutting emissions.
Work Through Any Weather
Fall weather is unpredictable, but the Leaf Loader keeps working even when conditions aren’t ideal. The heated, enclosed cab of the MT7 keeps operators comfortable and safe during cold, rainy, or snowy weather. Even wet or frozen leaves can be collected efficiently without affecting performance. That means fewer delays and more reliable service for residents.
Cleaner Streets, Healthier Waterways
Leaf and debris build-up doesn’t just affect appearance—it impacts the environment. Investing in the Trackless Leaf Loader allows municipalities to run cleaner, more cost-effective leaf collection programs while doing their part to protect local waterways.
Want to see how the Leaf Loader could support your city’s fall cleanup efforts? Visit tracklessvehicles.com or contact your local dealer to learn more.