YARDWASTE

Beginning January 1, 2010, residents in the Twin Cities area who bag their yard and organic waste will be required to put their waste out for pickup in compostable bags – either paper bags or compostable plastic bags. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!

GETTING RID OF YOUR YARD WASTE...
(There is an additional charge for these services in most areas).
The yard waste season will begin the week of April 15th and runs
through the end of November, weather permitting.

• Yard waste will be collected from the curb or alley on your trash day.
• Bag all grass and leaves (not to exceed 30 lbs. per bag).
• Branches must be 4 inches in diameter or less, and no longer than 4 feet.
• Bundles should be 20 inches in diameter or less.
• Up to 10 bags or bundles or combination of the two will be taken each week.
• Regulations prohibit the mixing of yard waste with household trash.

Accepted
Tree/Grass Clippings
Pine Needles/Cones
Leaves
Bundled Brush

Not Accepted
Dead Animals
Sod
Lumber
Ashes
Sea Weed
Branches larger than 4" in diameter
Acorns
Hay/Straw
Fruit from Trees
Cornstalks

You may also take yard waste to a compost site near you. Call Allied Waste Customer Service for yard waste sites in your county.

Allied Waste North Metro - (952) 941-5174
Allied Waste SouthWest Metro - (952) 941-5174
Allied Waste East Metro - (651) 455-8634

If you don't know your service area Click Here.

To request a yardwaste pickup please call your Allied Waste Customer Service Representative or fill out the form below. All required information is used for internal purposes only, and will not be shared.

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