Storm debris? Use MWA’s Winter Collection for curbside yard debris pickup

Residents who have leaves and branches from last night's storm or leftover yard debris from earlier this fall are encouraged to use the Metro Waste Compost-It! Winter Collection period from December 27, 2021, to January 7, 2022, for curbside pickup.

Christmas trees, tree branches and any remaining yard waste must be at the curb by 6 a.m. on your collection day during this two-week collection period. There will be no holiday collection delays since both holidays occur on weekends.

In order for items to be collected, please make sure you follow Metro Waste Authority’s Winter Collection rules:

• Yard waste should be placed in a Compost It! Bag or a store-brand bag with a Compost It! sticker attached. If you have Compost It! cart service, yard waste may be placed in it for collection.
• Brush bundles cannot exceed 18 inches in diameter or 4 feet in length, and each bundle must have a Compost It! sticker attached.
• Branches must be placed on City right-of-way “parallel” to the curb. The placement of branches in the same direction as the street and/or sidewalk allows mechanical equipment to load the material efficiently and minimize damage to the right-of-way. Crews will not be collecting material that is on private property.
• Tree branches should not be placed in close proximity to fire hydrants, mailboxes, utilities or any other item in the right-of-way which could be damaged by equipment during the collection.
• No tree material from work done by private contractors should be placed on the right-of-way for collection. Contractors are required to haul away any tree debris that is a result of their work.
• A Compost It! Sticker must be placed on Christmas trees, and all decorations must be removed. Wreaths and garland are not accepted.

Questions? Call Metro Waste Authority at 515-244-0021.