Reminder for Residents: Yard trimmings should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on service days and at least 4 feet from 96-gallon carts. No additional service tags are required.

Yard Trimmings Collection Guidelines

Grass Clippings, Leaves and Prunings:

• NO petroleum-based plastic bags.
• May be bagged in certified compostable bags that meet ASTM-6400 standards.
  • Certified compostable, plant-based bags and Kraft (paper) bags are currently available at Kroger, Randalls, H.E.B., Target, Ace Hardware, Sears Hardware and Walmart.
• May be placed in an open container.
  • 32-gallon container, such as a traditional trash can.
• Weigh no more than 40 pounds.

Branches, Tree Limbs and Trimmings:

• No larger than 4 inches in diameter.
• Trimmed to 4 feet in length.
• Tied in bundles no higher than 4 feet in height.
• May be placed in an open container.
• Weigh no more than 40 pounds.

To report a missed pick-up, please contact Waste Management via email or at 1-800-800-5804. For unresolved service issues, please contact Environmental Services via e-mail or at 281-210-3800.