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GreenwasteCity Trash & Recycling

Greenwaste includes leaves, branches, and grass, but NOT pampas grass or palm fronds, please. More details on what's allowed in the greenwaste containers below.

Your greenwaste is turned into mulch; find out how to Get Free Mulch.

Sizes & Frequencies

Greenwaste containers are available in the following sizes:

Cans: 32 gal
Carts: 35 gal, 65 gal, 95 gal
Dumpsters: 1.5, 2, 3, 4 cubic yards

Acceptable

Please place green waste loose in container.

Grass Clippings
Leaves
Ivy
Cut Flowers
Small Branches and Prunings

Unacceptable

Plastic Bags
Plastic bags should be placed in your trash bin.
Succulents
Pampas Grass
Pampas grass is an invasive species and so it is dangerous to use it as a mulch material. If you have plant material that might be an invasive species, please call (805) 882-3624 and double check before putting it in the greenwaste bins.
Food Waste
If you are a participant in the Foodscraps program then you may put your food in the yellow bin.
Animal Waste or Manure
Sod or dirt
Palm Fronds
Rocks

Last Updated: Aug 17, 2020