

As an alternative to yard waste bags, you may use refuse cans that do not exceed a 35-gallon capacity, have two handles on the outside of the can, and are clearly marked "yard waste". Under no circumstance is yard waste in plastic bags acceptable and it will be left at the curb.

Grass clippings, shrubbery trimmings, leaves, weed vegetation, garden debris, and small twigs should be placed in brown yard waste bags that can be purchased at local a hardware or home store. State law requires that yard waste be kept separate from regular household trash and that it not be placed in plastic bags for disposal at compost landfills. If you have yard waste to dispose of after pickup ends in mid-December, you will be required to store it until pickup resumes in April. Collections are made on the same day as your household trash and recycling pickup. Ĭhristmas trees can be collected the first 2 weeks in January.Collection of yard waste in Redford Township begins the first full week of April and ends on the third Friday in December. Dirt, rocks, mulch, grass clippings, and mulch aren't accepted.įor additional information including acceptable/not acceptable items as well as FAQs, visit County Hauling's website. Yard waste items placed in regular garbage or recycling bags will not be accepted. Removal of your items will occur between 6:00am and 6:00pm on your scheduled date. Please ensure your items are placed out to the curb prior to 6:00am on your scheduled collection date. Branches and limbs must be no more than 3 inches in diameter. Items must be packaged in biodegradable bags or securely tied in bundles not exceeding 48 inches in length. See the Holiday Pickup Calendar for exact dates (marked in yellow). Yard waste pickups may be scheduled between March 26 and December 17. Residents will also receive a reminder email 7 days and 24 hours before their scheduled collection date. After completion of an online registration for the program ( click here to register ), residents will receive an email confirmation for their upcoming scheduled date.
