Yard Waste
Containerized Yard Waste Program
Container Options
Containerized Yard Waste Service Guidelines
Loose-In-Street Collection Program
Yard Waste Materials Accepted/Not Accepted
Backyard Composting
Grasscycling
Commercial Yard Waste Services
Containerized Yard Waste Services
More than 60,000 residents currently participate in the Containerized Yard Waste Collection Program. The program utilizes 96-gallon yard waste containers and offers eight (8) loose-in-the-street collections during peak seasons. For a calendar of loose-in-the-street for containerized customers click here. Collection is the same day as your garbage and recycling collection.
Container Options
- Yard waste containers are 96 Gallons
- Want to save money? If you recycle more you can reduce your garbage container size and save money on your monthly Utility Bill. Call Customer Service at 311 or 916-264-5011.
- Report your container if it’s broken or missing. Call Customer Service at 311 or 916-264-5011.
Containerized Yard Waste Service Guidelines
- Place containers at the curb by 6:00 AM.
- Make sure the lid is completely closed. Do not over stack. Cut tree branches and limbs if necessary.
- Allow three feet between containers. Place containers six feet from cars, utility poles, mailboxes, boats, and other obstructions.
- Place containers on the street, not on the sidewalk. Please note, residents in time restricted parking areas (downtown and Oak Park) should place containers on the curb or in the area between the curb and sidewalk.
- Containerized Yard Waste customers also receive eight loose-in-the-street collections during the year. Click here for PDF version of Collection Calendar. Please share this schedule with your gardener.
- January - collection second week
- February - collection last week
- May - collection last week
- October - collection last week
- November and December - collection a minimum of every other week (See the Leaf Season Collection Map)
- Loose-in-the Street Service Guidelines