What Is Considered “Green Waste”?

Accepted materials include:

  • Yard waste
  • Lawn clippings
  • Leaves
  • Shrubs
  • Tree trimmings

NOT accepted as green waste:

  • Weeds
  • Cholla cacti
  • Root balls
  • Tree stumps or trunks over 18 inches in diameter
  • Pet waste
  • Rocks
  • Dirt or soil (clean or contaminated)
  • Household waste or litter
  • Plastic bags
  • Metal or plastic
  • Pallets
  • Palm fronds
  • Lumber or treated wood
    • Includes plywood, sheetrock, and chipboard
  • Construction or demolition debris

Resolution 2014-10