Find a list of commonly-accepted yard waste materials.
Accepted materials and service availability may vary by area. If you live in an HOA or other municipality with a WM contract, you may have additional guidelines on your local utilities website.
Acceptable items
Depending on your location, there may size limits for branches or tree trimmings. Additionally, yard/green waste should not be placed in plastic bags.
Tree trimming/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 woods
Rocks, stones, concrete or brick
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Information in this article may be inapplicable to customers who receive service pursuant to a WM agreement with a municipality, association or other entity, or where applicable law requires differing terms of service.
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