Leaf Collection- Street and City Sanitation - Title your content well

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What makes this Page's Title good?

  • Front load the important information (Leaf collection, then the department or regulator)
  • It is very specific, the language used fits what a average citizen would use in a search field

What did the page look like on a live website and critique?

  • The old page was titled " News Flash: Bag It Buffalo"
    • Bad Page Title - 
    • Organized as a "News Article" it shouldn't be- this is something that happens year round and would best fit as a page with specific content or an FAQ
    • All of the content that answers the question "what do I do with all my leaves in my yard?" is answered in a image file- this is not compliant at all.
      • the Alternative Tag for this image is: "BagItBuffalo-flyer-2022" 
      • that is the only content that would be read aloud to a blind user 
    • This news article from 2022 was deleted/archived in Fall 2023 and the only Leaf related searches on Buffalo's website is now:

Even though it is "boring" the page should look like this:

 


 

What do I do with all of the debris in my lawn?

  • Put all yard waste/debris in clear plastic or paper bags
  • Place bags by the curb on trash collection day
  • Do not rake leaves into street- you may receive a written summons/fine

Lawn debris:

  • leaves, plant cuttings
  • grass and grass clippings
  • brush, sticks and branches

Can't wait for trash collection day?  Drop off your lawn debris:

Geiter Done of WNY 
383 Babcock st, Buffalo, NY
(entrance on Dorothy st)

Hours of Operation:
Monday- Friday 7:30 am-3:30pm

  • Bring ID/ proof of residency within the City of Buffalo
  • Residents can pick up free compost