Residential Yard Debris

Residential Yard Debris Cart Options

Cart Size Weight Limit
60 Gallon 100 lb limit

Pick up Frequency – Every other week
Your address dictates your pickup day. To start new service please call us at 503-648-4219. If you already have service and need information regarding your pickup schedule, please click the link below.

Extra Yard Debris
If you are having challenges with overflowing yard debris. You can use kraft paper yard
debris bags and set them out next to your yard debris cart for an additional fee. Kraft paper bags can be purchased at most local hardware stores. Please note all kraft paper bags should not exceed 40lbs.

Cart Placement
Please place your carts on the curb or on the street against the curb with the lid opening facing the street. Please have carts spaced at least 3ft apart and out curbside by 6am for pickup.

Please take into consideration that any carts that have been overloaded with bags where the lid is unable to fully close can cause falling debris when servicing. This can potentially cause property or personal damage. Please be aware that additional charges may occur if a cart has been overloaded.

Acceptable Residential Yard Debris Items

Leaves, weeds and grass clipping

Food Scraps

Prunings and branches

Are acceptable so long as they are no greater than 4" in diameter and less than 36" in length.

Unacceptable Residential Yard Debris Items

Dirt

Sod

Stumps

Metal

Rocks

Ashes

Plastic

Household garbage

Lumber

Animal waste

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Reduced Rate Program

Click here to find out information regarding the reduced rate program for unincorporated Washington County customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is important not to overload your yard debris cart. Overloading may not allow the materials to fall freely from the cart when tipped. Please keep all materials well inside the cart. The maximum weight of the yard debris cart should not exceed 100 pounds.

Prunings or branches sticking out of the cart may not allow the vehicle to dump the cart contents. Additionally, grass clippings that sit for an extended period of time will have a tendency to begin decomposing causing them to lodge into the cart. Simply turn the clippings over inside the cart with a shovel or long-handled cultivator to break them up.

Here’s what you can do: When you have excess yard debris you may bundle branches and prunings or place clippings in a kraft paper bag and set it out with your yard debris. There is an additional fee for each bag/bundle. Please contact our office for information on services, rates and specific instructions. Please do not use plastic bags. Your hauler will not be able to pick them up.

  • KRAFT BAG: Usually a 30 gallon kraft “brown” paper bag that is available for purchase at most garden centers. Please keep the weight under 40 pounds.

Please follow the preparation guidelines to ensure that your yard debris will be collected. In the event that their is a challenge with your yard debris preparation your hauler may leave a Mispreparation Notice as described below.

On occasion you may find a mispreparation notice from your hauler. This notice means that the hauler needs your assistance to properly recycle your yard debris materials. Often you can correct the mispreparation and your hauler will pick the materials on the next yard debris collection day. If you have specific questions regarding the mispreparation notice – contact us at (503) 648.4219.

Labor Day Reminder

All routes will be running as scheduled on Monday September 7th, 2026 but our office will be closed.

For More Information please call (503) 648-4219

Due to road conditions and safety concerns we are closed Friday, February 14th. All Friday customers will be collected Saturday, February 15th if road conditions improve. Please check back for updates.

For More Information Please Call (503) 648-4219