I am not in your area Annie but I know around here the local township usually offers compost for the taking made from leaf and tree collections over the years. It might be worth calling your town office.

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Annie, Here in Broome County many of the towns offer free leaf compost and chipped brush for mulch. But the leaf compost tends to have cig butts and some trash in it.The town of Norwich or city may have leaf compost.I wouldn't think the other small villages or towns around you save the leaves for mulching.Try calling the towns near you. Or if you have the room. I'm sure your neighbors would gladly give you their leaves with a little help.