I oppose mechanical leaf collection as a publicly funded service, anywhere in the City.
To me there are just so many higher priorities, this is not a 'top ten' as to where money should go.
Not to mention the requisite equipment is polluting, you really don't need to remove all the leaves off your property.
You can use a mower to mulch them, as noted.
But I would rather see more 'naturalized' landscapes, especially under big trees where shade will preclude a veggie garden or rose bushes or such.
Instead, just put some native shrubs, wildflowers and ferns down, and let nature naturally fertilize the space, you can actually direct any leaves off of pathways, or off a patio into the natural area and there is no harm.
In older forests, leaf litter can sometimes reach 3ft in spots and it creates wonderful habitats and visual interest.
For the most part though, if you have a natural area of your garden, microorganisms and worms and the like will take care of the problem for you by mid-spring.
If someone insists on have a 2-acre treed golf course for a yard, they should have to eat the cost of dealing w/that.
I'd much rather the money went to transit, public realm, libraries, community centres, parks, general infrastructure, and addressing poverty/homelessness.