Yard waste is the organic waste generated by yard and lawn care and includes leaves, grass trimmings, shrub and tree trimmings. [No soil, mulch, sod, stumps, whole trees, large branches or limbs or clean-up from storm damage.] No bamboo or invasive plants.
- Yard waste is collected and processed for recycling only during the period March 1 –December 24.
- Yard waste must be placed at the curb separately for collection.
- Yard waste must be placed in compostable paper bags or rigid containers [No plastic bags].
- Small quantities of yard waste should be tied in bundles weighing no more than 50 pounds [pieces should be no longer than 4 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter].
- Limit yard waste to 10 compostable bags or containers per week.
- More than 4 bundles of tied yard waste should be scheduled for a Special Pickup.
For more information on alternatives to yard waste management, visit the Yard Waste information page.
During the period December 25-end of February, if you have yard waste, it must be bagged and placed in your trash cart.