Saturday, February 04, 2012

Program Information

The Greenwaste Recycling Program is brought to you by Tri-City Disposal Service. On your regular garbage collection day, place your greenwaste container (stickered can or green wastewheeler) on the curb by 6:30a.m. Your greenwaste will be picked up by a special greenwaste collection truck. Remember that tan or brown wastewheelers are for garbage and that green wastewheelers are for greenwaste. NO GREENWASTE IN PLASTIC BAGS.

Acceptable material

  • Grass
  • Leaves
  • Plant prunings
  • Weeds with a minimum of soil
  • Tree trimings
  • Christmas trees (unflocked and no stands)
  • Clean yard waste
  • Construction wood (no paint, stain, or glue)
  • Wood must be less than 6 inches in diameter
  • Wood must be less than 3 feet long

Non-acceptable material

  • Animal manure (dog, cat, horse, etc.)
  • Diapers
  • Food waste of any kind
  • Painted, stained or glued wood
  • Palm or yucca plants
  • Rocks, gravel, or dirt
  • Asphalt or concrete
  • Metals
  • Plastic, paper, trash, or refuse
  • Paint, oil, liquid waste, or hazardous material
  • Fallen fruit from trees