Yard Waste Overview

Yard waste is collected weekly in your green cart. Put leaves, small branches cut into 3 foot lengths or less and grass clippings in your yard waste toter cart. Yard waste must fit inside the toter cart and the lid must be closed.

Only place yard waste into your dark green container!

• NO Household Hazardous Waste
  (Paints, solvents, motor oil, cleaners, corrosives, etc.)
• NO Electronic / Universal Waste
  (Televisions, computers, cell phones, batteries, etc.)
• NO Recyclables
  (Cans, glass, metal, paper, plastic, etc.)
• NO Garbage
  (All non-recyclable materials.)
• NO Construction Debris
  (Concrete, rocks, dirt, etc.)

Acceptable Materials Grass clippings Leaves Small Branches Tree and bush prunings Weeds

Unacceptable Materials Concrete, asphalt or other building materials Dirt, rocks or sod Fruits, vegetables or food waste Manure and animal waste Painted or treated wood Plastic bags (Plastic bags will contaminate the entire load!) Tree trunks and stumps

Important Yard Waste Notes!

• Our automated trucks have a weight limit of 150 pounds. Carts filled to capacity with heavy materials can exceed this weight limit and may not be collected.
• Tree and shrub prunings must be cut small enough to fit inside the container.
• Do not place yard clippings in plastic or paper bags. Place green waste loose in container.
• Do not put plastic bags into the green can!

For more information on our yard waste program, or any other service, please contact a customer service representative by calling (408) 588-1298 or by using our online contact form.

Proper Container Placement And Storage
Recycling, green waste and garbage containers are collected by a semi-automated sanitation truck. The automated truck requires ample room to collect containers safely and effectively. For more information on container placement, please view our Service Information page.

When calling for service or inquiries always identify yourself as a "Moffett Field" resident!