Waste Management Yard Waste Pickup Guidelines

Yard waste pickup is a vital service that helps keep our community clean and beautiful. In most areas, yard waste is collected on a specific schedule.

To ensure your yard waste is collected, it's essential to follow the guidelines. Yard waste must be placed in biodegradable bags or containers with a maximum size of 32 gallons.

Yard waste includes leaves, grass clippings, branches, and other organic materials. These materials should be placed at the curb by 7:00 am on collection day.

Collection days vary depending on your location, so be sure to check the schedule.

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Routine residential yard maintenance waste is the only type accepted for pickup. This means you can dispose of common yard waste like branches, grass clippings, and leaves.

The county has specific guidelines for what constitutes routine yard waste. Here's a list of accepted items:

It's essential to note that yard waste from common areas, preserve areas, HOA maintenance, or land/lot clearing is not accepted. This debris must be disposed of by the contractor, home/property owner, or association.

Collection Scheduling is a crucial part of yard waste pickup, and understanding how it works can make a big difference. The schedule varies depending on your location, with different schedules for Baltimore County properties and those outside of it.

If you live in Baltimore County, you can find your collection schedule by reviewing the collection details, which will show you the type of service, day of the week, and date of the upcoming collection.

Yard material collection starts on April 1, and it will be collected separately on your scheduled weekday during the following weeks. You can find the specific schedule for Yard Schedule 1 and Yard Schedule 2, which show the collection weeks for each schedule.

To determine your collection day(s), you can open the Collection Schedule Map, enter your address, or zoom in to your property. If no service days are shown, contact Waste Management at (772) 546-7700.

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If a holiday falls on a weekday, collection will occur the following day, and all remaining collections that week will be delayed by one day. If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no delays unless a holiday is observed on a Friday or Monday.

Bulk yard waste pickup requires a call to Waste Management at (772) 546-7700 to ensure it's added to the collection schedule. Routine yard waste is collected every Wednesday for residents, with up to 10 cubic yards allowed curbside each week.

Here's a summary of the collection schedules for Yard Schedule 1 and Yard Schedule 2:

Remember, it's essential to check your specific collection schedule to ensure you're prepared for your yard waste pickup.

To determine your collection day, you can check the Collection Schedule Map on the Waste Management website. Enter your address or zoom in to your property to find the designated collection days.

The map will show you the type of service, day of the week, and date of the upcoming collection. If you're unable to find your collection days, you can contact Waste Management at (772) 546-7700 for assistance.

Here's what you can expect to collect on your designated day:

Bulk yard waste can be a challenge, especially when it's too large for regular pickup. If your yard waste pile is too big, it will be tagged and scheduled for a grapple truck (also known as a clamshell) within 5 business days.

You can still get regular yard waste collection, just not as much as usual. Waste Management will collect up to 10 cubic yards per week from your home after it's been tagged or scheduled.

Scheduling a bulk yard waste pickup is not required, but it's a good idea to call Waste Management at (772) 546-7700 to make sure your bulk yard waste gets added to the collection schedule.

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Once you've loaded the results, you'll see options for the type of service, the day of the week when the service typically occurs, and the date of the upcoming collection.

You'll also see specific details about what can be collected, including special yardwaste paper bags weighing up to 40 pounds.

Bundles of branches and brush, tied with string or natural twine, are also accepted, but must have a prepaid yardwaste sticker attached to the bundle.

Grass clippings and leaves can be collected, as well as garden waste like fallen apples, rotted or excess vegetables and fruit.

Branches can be up to 2 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length.

It's worth noting that Christmas trees can be collected when properly prepared, but if not, you can take them to a Christmas tree drop-off site.

Here are some specific guidelines for what can be collected:

If you're dealing with a missed pickup, don't worry, there are steps you can take to get it resolved.

Call Waste Management at (772) 546-7700 for any scheduling or issues concerning curbside waste collection services.

If your yard waste isn't collected, you have a few options. You can correct the debris to meet the required collection guidelines, which will get it picked up on your next scheduled service day.

Alternatively, you can pay your current waste hauler a special service fee of $8 per cubic yard to collect the debris as is. Or, you can contact another private hauler for their collection rate.

If none of these options work for you, you can transport the material directly to a disposal facility or the SWA's Customer Convenience Drop-Off Center in West Palm Beach. Just be aware that you'll need to pay for the disposal cost, and cash is required.

Here are your options in a quick reference list:

Remember, the SWA doesn't collect from vacant lots, only lots with an assessed residential structure receive collection service.

If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, your yard waste pickup will be rescheduled for the following day, and the rest of the week's collections will be delayed accordingly.

Collections that week will be pushed back by one day, so you can expect a one-day delay in your normal pickup schedule.

If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, you won't see any delays unless it's observed on a Friday or Monday.

If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, collection will occur the following day. All remaining collections that week will be delayed by one day.

Collections will resume on Monday of the following week. This means if a holiday falls on a Wednesday, for example, your collection will be on Thursday, and then resume on the regular schedule on Monday of the following week.

If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no delays unless a holiday is observed on a Friday or Monday. In this case, the normal schedule will resume on Tuesday of the following week and there will be a one (1) day delay for the remainder of that week.

Here's a summary of how holidays affect your pickup schedule:

Note that these rules apply to Baltimore County properties only. If you're located outside of Baltimore County, you won't be able to access the collection schedule.

No Cost Seasons are a great perk for Omaha residents. During the spring and fall, there are six weeks of no cost, separate yardwaste collection.

This means you can put your excess yardwaste in paper yardwaste bags outside of your cart for collection, and it will be collected separately and composted. The bags can weigh up to 40 pounds.

The next no cost yardwaste season will be October 27 to December 5, 2025. This is a great opportunity to get rid of extra yardwaste without incurring any costs.

During these periods, purchased stickers will not be required for paper yardwaste bags, but will continue to be required for bundles of brush. Your black lid garbage cart may also be used for yardwaste, but it will not be composted.

Here's a quick summary of the no cost yardwaste seasons:

Remember to check the City's website for a listing of stores that sell yardwaste stickers, which are required for bundles of brush and paper yardwaste bags outside of your cart.

Palm Beach County has a strict yard waste ordinance, so it's essential to understand the rules to avoid any issues. If your yard waste piles exceed the maximum 6-cubic-yard weekly limit, you'll be responsible for its removal.

The county will tag such piles and you'll have 30 days to remove them to avoid further action or financial penalties. This means you'll need to take care of the excess waste promptly to avoid any extra costs or hassle.