Washington Chamber of Commerce
Main Street Washington
WEDG
City of Washington
Yard Waste Collection
Yard waste collection starts early March. Effective June 20,2022; the yard waste collection schedule changed. If your garbage day is Monday or Tuesday, your yard waste day is Thursday. If your garbage day is Wednesday or Thursday, your yard waste day is Tuesday. Yard waste will be collected east of 2nd Ave on Tuesdays and west of 2nd Ave on Thursdays. The routes end on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Bags– Any organic mixed yard waste such as grass, leaves, twigs, and garden waste will be picked up when standard, biodegradable, self-standing yard waste bags are used, (plastic bags are not allowed). Locally, they are available at Ace-n-More, Fareway, HyVee and Walmart. Bags must not exceed 50 lbs.
Bundles– Tree trimmings, brush and twigs will be collected if properly bundled. Tied bundles of trimmings shall be collected if bundles do not exceed 75lbs, 18 inches in diameter and 5ft in length. The bundles should be tied with biodegradable twine or string. Branch size should not exceed 5 inches in diameter. A maximum of 3 bundles will be collected per collection day. Larger quantities of branches are considered commercial and are the responsibility of the owner.
Burning– Residents are allowed to carefully burn dry leaves and twigs on their private property only! (Not in the right-of-way). City ordinance prohibits the burning of any trash, garbage, and green or damp yard waste.
Yard Waste Center– Residents are welcome to haul and dispose of their yard waste and brush at the Yard Waste Center located next to the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 1065 W. Buchanan St.
There are two piles of yard waste. One pile is for tree branches and the other is for yard and garden waste. Please place yard waste in the appropriate pile if you are hauling it yourself. If you bring yard waste in plastic bags, please remember to dump out the contents and take the bags with you. The YWC does not accept any type of building materials or other debris. Remember, if you didn’t grow it, don’t throw it!
