What counts as yard waste?
In this article
Find a list of commonly accepted yard waste materials.
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Acceptable items
Depending on your location, there may be size limits for branches or tree trimmings. Additionally, yard/green waste should not be placed in plastic bags.
Tree trimmings/branches
Leaves and house/garden plants
Brush, grass clippings and lawn edging
Unacceptable items
Due to their weight and because they are not compostable, these items are not considered yard waste:
Soil, sand or sod
Tree trunks and stumps over 50 pounds
Palm, yucca or ice plants
Chemically/pressure-treated wood
Rocks, stones, concrete or brick
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