Ditch the Bags: Win Free Loose-Leaf Removal With Leaf Luggers 🍂🧹
If you’ve lived in Raleigh for more than a single autumn, you know the annual routine: raking large oak and maple leaf piles out to the curb and waiting for the city vacuum trucks to make their rounds.
Except this year, the rules have changed.
Starting this fall (September 2026), the City of Raleigh officially discontinued loose-leaf curbside vacuum collection. Going forward, homeowners are required to manually bag their leaves in paper lawn bags or stuff them into their roll-out yard waste carts week by week.
If the thought of spending every crisp fall weekend raking and cramming hundreds of pounds of wet leaves into paper bags sounds less than ideal, I have great news for you.
I Am Saving One Raleigh Homeowner From the Lawn Bag Struggle
I believe your fall weekends should be spent watching football, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying our beautiful North Carolina autumn. They should not be spent breaking your back with a rake and 30 paper lawn bags.
That’s why I am partnering with my cousin John Growney and his local business, Leaf Luggers, to launch our official “Ditch the Bags: Win Free Leaf Removal” Giveaway!
We are giving away one complete loose-leaf pickup service (a $160–$200 value) to one lucky Raleigh homeowner. Leaf Luggers will come directly to your property, handle the heavy lifting, and haul your leaf piles away—no bagging, no binning, and zero stress required.
Why I Recommend Leaf Luggers 🚜🍃
When the city announced the policy shift, I knew local homeowners were going to need a simple, reliable alternative. My cousin John started Leaf Luggers to give Raleigh residents a hassle-free way to manage heavy fall cleanup without the extra labor.
Instead of spending hours stuffing leaves into small bags or overflowing your city cart, Leaf Luggers lets you rake or blow your leaves into a pile near your driveway or curb. They bring in professional equipment, vacuum the pile up, and haul it away in minutes. It’s local, family-owned, and hands-down the easiest way to keep your lawn looking sharp all season long.
How to Enter the Giveaway
Entering takes less than 60 seconds! Fill out the form below for your chance to win!
Contest Details:
- 🗓 Launch Date: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026
- ⏰ Contest Closes: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- 🏆 Winner Announced: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Eligibility Note: Entrants must own a property located within official Raleigh city limits, be over 18 years of age, and be valid North Carolina residents.
When Are the Leaves Falling This Year?
Here is what Raleigh homeowners can expect this fall:
- Mid-to-Late October: Leaves will officially start to turn and drop.
- The Drought Effect: Due to dry conditions across the Triangle this season, forecasts point toward a fast, heavy leaf drop rather than a slow, gradual fade.
- November: Expect full-blown leaf season—meaning yards across Raleigh will be completely covered practically overnight.
Get to Know the Partner: Leaf Luggers
If you don’t want to wait for the giveaway or need your yard cleared right away for a fall event, reach out to John and the Leaf Luggers team directly! (Note: Their full website is currently under construction and coming soon, but you can connect with them on social media or reach out by phone/email to schedule service!)
- Phone: 919-368-7714
- Email: Service@leafluggers.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593913983498
- Website: https://leafluggers.com/
Skip the Bags & Keep Your Weekend
As a real estate agent and local homeowner, I’m always looking for trusted local services that save time and keep a home’s curb appeal looking great—especially when getting a property ready for fall market photos or weekend open houses. Leaf Luggers is my new personal go-to for my own yard and the service I recommend to my clients facing Raleigh’s new leaf rules.
📞 Questions about local vendor recommendations or preparing your home for sale this fall? Contact me today at 919-438-0548 or email Ryan@HudsonResidential.com.