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1. How do I participate in the Yard Waste Program?

Yard waste collection occurs weekly on the same day that your trash and recycling are collected. Leaves, grass and small amounts of brush are collected with this service. Leaves and grass should be either placed in 30 gallon paper bags available at most retail outlets in Fayetteville or placed in a old trash can clearly marked yard waste and placed curbside. Black plastic bags will not be collected with this program. Remember to leave plenty of room for the automated cart collection. If using an old trash can do not line your can with a plastic bag. Only yard waste is accepted, no food items allowed.

2. What if I have too much yard waste to fit into paper bags or cans?

When you have large amounts of brush and/or limbs, you need to arrange for a bulky waste pick-up. For information on bulky waste requirements please see Bulky Waste under the Solid Waste FAQ. To arrange for a bulky waste pickup, please call the Recycling and Trash Collection office at 479-575-8398. Small amounts of limbs and brush can be placed curbside for weekly collection. Small piles of brush / limbs need to be placed curbside and approximately 6 feet away from your trash cart. The small piles cannot exceed 3 feet in length or 5 inches in diameter. Piles should be bundled with string for easy collection. Fayetteville residents can always bring yard waste to the Compost Facility located at 1708 South Armstrong on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to noon during the months of November through March and the first 2 Saturdays of each month during the months of April to October.

3. Can we use plastic trash bags for leaves and grass?

No. City ordinance states that yard waste can only be collected in paper bags or reusable cans. Plastic bags have been removed from the yard waste program as they are a contaminate in the composting program. We ask that anyone using the yard waste program use 30 gallon compostable paper yard waste bags or a trash can marked with the words "yard waste". Thirty gallon paper yard waste bags can be purchased at retail outlets in Fayetteville. Tree limbs and brush still have to be bundled separate from the leaves and grass.

4. During Halloween I have pumpkins and hay to dispose of, how do I get rid of them?

Pumpkins need to be placed in the trash or composted in a backyard compost pile as they are considered to be food waste. Hay bales can be brought to the Compost Facility during normal operating hours. Hay bales will not be picked up with your regular yard waste service.

5. During the fall and summer months, I will have more than my usual amount of yard waste. Will they still pick it up?

Yes. The yard waste truck will come by on you regular trash day and take the material that you have out providing it complies with collection rules. Remember, no black plastic bags will be collected as all leaves and grass should be placed in 30 gallon paper bags available at local stores or placed in an old trash can clearly marked yard waste. All material must be placed to the curbside no later than 5 a.m. on you service day. It is best to have the items placed curbside the night before to ensure collection. Large amounts may require a bulk pick up. Call the Recycling and Trash Collection office at 479-575-8398 for more information.

6. What are the hours of operation, location and fees associated with the compost facility?

The Compost Facility is located at 1708 South Armstrong Avenue just past the Animal Shelter off of 15th Street in southeast Fayetteville. The site is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. The site is also open the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. until noon during the months of November to March and the first 2 Saturdays of each month from 8 a.m. until noon during the months of April to October.

City of Fayetteville residents can drop off yard waste materials for free by bringing the most recent copy of their water bill. Businesses, commercial landscapers, tree trimmers and non residents can use the site for a fee. The fees are: compact pickup trucks $5, full size pickup trucks $8, trailers up to 14 feet long $10 and trailers greater than 14 feet $15. Compost and mulch products are also available for sale during operating hours if supplies are available.

7. What if I want to set up a backyard compost pile?

Backyard composting is a convenient way to reduce your waste while providing a beneficial product to use in your yard at home. There are several different ways to compost either using a homemade bin or purchasing a bin from a store. There is also a right way and a wrong way to compost in your backyard. Your neighbors will want you to do it the right way so that no odors, rodents or animals are attracted to your pile. To find out the right way please contact our Waste Reduction Coordinator at 479-718-7685 for information pertaining on how to set up a working and non evasive backyard composting pile.