Yard waste includes:
- Branches
- Grass clippings
- Leaves
- Other like organic garden materials
Excluded are:
- Logs
- Main branches
- Root systems
- Soil/dirt
- Tree stumps
- Tree trunks
- Other large growing vegetation
These excluded items may be brought directly by a resident for a fee ($125/ton with first 200 pounds free for residents only) to the Recycling Center located at 110 Secor Road.
Schedule
Yard waste shall be collected 1 day per week, except holiday weeks.
Preparation
Yard waste shall be separated from other municipally collected solid waste. Leaves, grass clippings and other mulch-like organic materials shall be placed only in biodegradable paper bags for collection.
Branches not exceeding 3 inches in diameter shall be securely tied in bundles no longer 5 feet in length, 18 inches in diameter and not exceeding 50 pounds in weight for collection with yard waste.
Placement
Yard waste shall be placed at the curb.