Yard Waste
The photo above shows the greenest (#1) to least green (#8), but still acceptable, yard waste set out options:
1 – No yard waste set out - resident mulches into the lawn or composts on site, reduces city labor and transportation costs
2 – Reused plastic cart or container, reusable hundreds of times
3 – Reusable ~50 gallon polybag w/ handles and drawcord (~$8-10/polybag)
4 – Reusable ~50 gallon polybag w/ drawstring (~$3-6/polybag)
5 – Compostable ~30 gallon paper bag w/ folded top (~$0.50-1/bag)
6 – Compostable ~50 gallon plastic-like bag ($0.60-1.20/bag)
7 – Compostable ~30 gallon plastic-like bag ($0.60-1.20/bag)
8 – Non-recyclable ~30 gallon black plastic bag ($0.10-0.20/bag)
Curbside Collection Schedule
Yard Waste Curbside Collection Schedule for 2010:
April 5 - 9
May 3 - 7
October 18 - 22
November 15 - 19 (Actual collection time may depend on weather)
Acceptable Materials
Yard waste must be placed in a bag or container no larger than 50 gallons or 50 lbs. No loose materials or material in cardboard boxes will be collected.
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Materials NOT Accepted |
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Recycling Drop Off Site
Yard Waste can also be taken to the City's Recycling Drop Off Site. Click link for further information.
Questions or Problems
Other Alternatives
City of Fitchburg Recycling Drop Off Site