From backyard mess to curbside success.
The Hog’s Handbook: Yard Waste
Our pig loves a good leaf pile. Here’s what belongs at the curb.
The Basics
A few quick rules for yard waste day:
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Place yard waste curbside by 7:00 AM on Friday.
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Use yard waste paper bags or containers only.
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Plastic bags are not allowed.
Accepted containers:
Up to 10 yard waste paper bags per week
Up to 5 (30–35 gallon size) personal containers per week
Pig Pro Tip!
Use rope or twine when bundling branches. It keeps things safe for our crew and equipment.
Things our pig can take.
Accepted yard waste includes:
Leaves
Weeds
Twigs and branches
Shrub and garden trimmings
Items should be placed in:
Biodegradable yard waste paper bags
Personal trash cans labelled “Yard Waste”
Bundles tied with twine
Things our pig can not take.
The following items cannot be collected as yard waste:
Dirt, soil, sod, or mulch
Animal waste
Plastic materials
Rocks, stones, bricks, or concrete
Household trash
Construction or demolition debris
Branches & Bundles
Tie it up and we’ll haul it away.
Bundle Guidelines:
Branches under 4 feet long
Under 2 inches in diameter
Bundles under 40 pounds
Bundles should not be wider than arm’s length
Please do not use metal wire for bundling.
Why It Matters
In the state of Michigan, yard waste cannot be disposed of in landfills, so it must be collected and processed separately.
Following these guidelines helps keep materials compostable and our community cleaner.
Holiday Schedule
We take a few holidays off each year. If one falls on a Friday, the route will run on Saturday.
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New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
For other holidays not listed above, pickup stays on the normal schedule.
Not Sure? Ask the Pig.
If you’re unsure whether something qualifies as yard waste, we’re happy to help.