Yard waste includes leaves, grass, and pine needles only.
Note: All branches, garden trimmings, or tree trimmings should be placed with your regular garbage.
All branches, per the city ordinance, have to be 5 ft in length or shorter and must be bundled with rope or twine for the haulers to be able to pick up.
In the City of Lincoln, all leaves, grass, and pine needles must be separated from regular household garbage from April 1st to November 30th. Place all yard waste in brown paper bags or in cans, but not in plastic trash bags.
Yard waste will be picked up on Wednesday mornings for all routes.