Yard Waste Information

• Grass clippings, leaves, branches, etc. are considered yard waste (no dirt or rock).

• By Illinois State Law, yard waste must NOT be mixed with your garbage.

Bags, Cans and Branches

• Yard waste can be placed in brown paper yard waste bags.  Bags can be found at most local grocery and hardware stores.   Unlimited brown bags are accepted.

• Containers must be clearly marked Yard Waste and cannot be over 32 gallons or weigh more than 50 lbs.

• Branches should be cut into 3-4 foot lengths and be no wider than 6 inches in diameter. Branches can be placed in the yard waste bag or put in reasonable-sized bundles tied with twine or string.