Yard Waste
Yard waste is vegetative matter resulting from yard and landscaping maintenance of your own property. This includes materials such as tree branches, leaves, grass clippings, or palm fronds. Please prepare your yard waste properly to expedite the pickup.
Yard Waste Pickup Schedule
All yard waste is picked up on the same day as your garbage and recycling. View your pickup day here. Properly prepared yard waste, placed no more than three (3) feet from the curb or road, will be collected once a week between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Yard Waste Do's and Don'ts
DO prepare your yard waste properly:
- BUNDLE IT: If you don’t wish to use garbage cans or paper bags, you must put yard waste in bundles no longer than 4 feet in length.
- Bundles cannot contain branches larger than 6 inches in diameter. Any branch larger than 6 inches in diameter must be cut in half lengthwise, tied, and bundled.
- Tie bundles with heavy-duty string.
- Each bundle must weigh less than 40 lbs.
- CAN IT: Put yard waste loosely in a garbage can. Yard waste must not extend above the top of the can.
- BAG IT: Put yard waste in a paper kraft (compostable) bag. Yard waste must not extend above the top of the paper bag.
- Bundles, paper bags, or cans must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
- Garbage
- Animal Waste
- Fruit
- Mulch
- Batteries
- Household Hazardous Waste
The above items must be placed in the garbage, except for household hazardous waste. Visit how to dispose of household hazardous waste for proper disposal methods.
Additional Details for Yard Waste Collection
- There is no limit on the amount of yard waste that can be picked up as long as it is properly bundled and properly placed out at the curb.
- Improperly Prepared Yard Waste at the Curbside can be scheduled for pickup through your CSS portal for a fee of $45 per cubic yard.
Landfill
You may also take your yard waste to the landfill for a fee. There are residential drop-off options, starting at $5 for a car or SUV. Dispose of Garbage at Lena Road Landfill