Curbside yard waste collection for City residents resumes Monday, May 9, 2011.

Residents can set out yard waste on their regular garbage collection day.

When Preparing Yard Waste:

• Brush and branches should be put into bundles no larger than 4 feet by 2 feet.
• Individual tree limbs should be no larger than 6 inches in diameter.
• Leaves and lawn clippings should be placed in an appropriate container such as a bag or can.

When possible, consider composting or yard waste drop-off sites as an earth-friendly alternative to disposing of yard waste with regular garbage.

Composting

•  Think green. Please compost yard waste at home whenever possible. Grass clippings can be left on the lawn instead of bagged. Plastic bags are not accepted at composting facilities. Learn More: Composting Benefits

• Consider mowing and leaving fall leaves on your lawn. Studies have shown that mowing leaves and leaving them on your lawn can improve lawn health the following Spring. Learn More: Leaf-Them-Be Initiative.

Yard Waste Drop-Off Sites

Citizens are encouraged to use yard waste drop-off sites. Important information to remember when using one of these facilities:

• DO NOT place yard waste in plastic bags. Plastics can not be composted and therefore are not accepted at yard waste drop-off locations.
• The use of biodegradable brown paper yard waste bags is encouraged. Cans may also be used to transport yard waste but will need to be emptied once at the drop-off location. 

Four sites are located across Hamilton County:

• Central: West Fork Solid Waste Facility (Cincinnati Residents Only) – 3320 Mill Creek Road, Cincinnati, OH 45225. Only for Cincinnati residents, this location is accessible off of Spring Grove Avenue and off Beekman Street.

Hours of Operation: Open year-round Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (except holidays)

•  East: Bzak Landscaping – 3295 Turpin Lane (off Rt. 32), Anderson Township

              March 26 - November 20, 2011 (Saturdays and Sundays)
              11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

              January 7 - January 14, 2012 (Saturdays ONLY)
              12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• West: Kuliga Park – 6717 Bridgetown Road, Green Township

              March 26 - November 20, 2011 (Saturdays and Sundays)
              11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

              January 7 - January 14, 2012 (Saturdays ONLY)
              12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• North: Rumpke Landfill – Struble Road and Colerain Avenue, Colerain Township

              March 26 - November 20, 2011 (Saturdays and Sundays)
              11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

              January 7 - January 14, 2012 (Saturdays ONLY)
              12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.