Yard waste that is generated from normal lawn care needs to be separated and placed at the curb for pickup. Yard waste pickup is not on a set schedule; items may take up to two weeks to be picked up. Do not bag leaves or yard debris. Separation needs to be as follows:
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Pine straw, pine cones, and leaves can be together
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Vines separate
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Sticks and twigs can be together
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Limbs and branches together with cut ends facing street
Limbs and branches can be no longer than 4 inches in diameter and 6 feet in length. Yard debris piles can not be more than 4 feet high, 8 feet long, and 6 feet wide .
There are some items that will NOT be picked up by the town. They are as follows:
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Debris or yard waste generated by a contractor/yard maintenance crews
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Land clearing debris
- Debris collected or caused by heavy equipment
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Building materials, demolition materials, shingles, or cross-ties
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Tree trunks, tree stumps, rocks, or masonry products
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Dirt or soil