A steady stream of yard waste is generated during the spring and summer months. Residents are encouraged to practice good environmental stewardship and to minimize waste production by utilizing backyard composting. For those who choose to place waste at the curb for disposal here are the guidelines for what will be collected by the city and how it must be prepared for collection.
Lawns are a significant source of yard waste during the growing season.
Use a mulching mower to eliminate the necessity of collecting grass clippings and to provide the nitrogen to your lawn necessary for growth. This practice will reduce your need to fertilize. Grass clippings should not be placed into curb inlets or in drainage ditches, since they will contaminate stormwater runoff and can block drainpipes. All grass clippings, loose leaves, and shrub trimmings must be bagged before they are placed at the curb. Limbs must be cut into 6-foot lengths and may be stacked at curbside for collection.