Yard Waste

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.