Yard Waste

PLEASE PUT YARD WASTE OUT THE NIGHT BEFORE COLLECTION DAY!

Click here to report missed trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulk trash collections.

In 2026, yard waste will be collected every Wednesday except for May 27th & September 9th.

The 2026 waste collection schedule is below.  Click here for a printable version.

Only paper bags will be collected; no plastic bags will be taken. You may also use a trash can; however, it cannot weigh more than 50 lbs. There is no limit on the number of bags and/or trash cans.

Accepted: Leaves, brush, grass clippings, plants, small branches. All branches must be bundled and tied and branches cannot exceed 3 feet.  Branches over 6″ in diameter will not be collected.

Christmas Trees: All Christmas trees are considered yard waste and will be collected on scheduled yard waste days. Trees that exceed 8 ft. must be cut into two pieces as they will not fit into the trucks.

Not Accepted: Dirt, rocks, logs, pumpkins

The Lanchester Landfill will accept wood and vegetative waste for a fee.  Click here for the fee schedule.  Click here for hours.