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