Altoona city officials are reminding residents to prepare for their spring yard waste collection.

The collection will be held March 25 through March 27 and April 1 through April 3.

Residents can begin to prepare for spring yard waste collection as follows:

Monday, March 25 and April 1 – Juniata and Center City to 29th Street 

Tuesday, March 26 and April 2 – Eldorado from 29th Street to 59th Street east to Union Avenue 

Wednesday, March 27 and April 3 – Pleasant Valley from the Mainline East and East End 

All yard waste must be placed in brown compost bags and be placed on the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.

Residents are also reminded that brown bagged yard waste can be dropped off now and throughout the fall at the City Highway Yard, Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Anyone with questions can contact the City Highway Department at 814-949-2212.